As if travel wasn’t expensive enough, there’s the added burden of shopping for those travel essentials needed on your trip. Stocking up on bits-and-bobs for your holiday shouldn’t empty your bank account before you’ve even touched down somewhere new. And I’m here to make the case for Big W as the one-stop-shop for all your must-have travel accessories.
Whether you’re looking for packing cubes or travel-sized beauty products, Big W is your place. Need socks for the plane? Big W is stocked. A universal adapter for your electronics? Look no further! You can even get quality rolling luggage at the national department store. These are the things people often forget to pack—and Big W is selling them all in one place.
Here, your vital packing list for Europe, and where to get high-quality budget options to get you through.
Big W’s best travel buys
- Packing cubes, $30 (here’s why)
- Travel bottle toiletries set, $10 (here’s why)
- Silk sleep eye mask, $44.10 (here’s why)
Your ultimate Big W travel shopping list
01
Globite Packing Cubes, 3 Pack
$30 at Big W
Best packing cubes
This pack of three of packing cubes will be your best friend for fitting as much as possible into your suitcase. Perfect for both organising and compressing your luggage contents, these cubes are for the travellers who understand packing is a serious business.
Sizes: Small (26cm x 18cm x 6cm); Medium (31cm x 20cm x 7cm); Large (38cm x 28cm x 7cm)
Colours: Navy, black, pink, blue, purple, grey, orange and more
Materials: Polyester
02
Brilliant Basics 4 Piece Silicone Travel Bottle Set
$10 at Big W
Best travel-size toiletries bottles
If you’re flying with carry-on only, you’re often only permitted liquids—including shampoos and other toiletries—up to 100ml in size. Instead of buying mini versions of all your favourite products (which is also an option, sure), stock up on reusable travel bottles to hold your product. This set also comes with a free case.
Sizes: Small (6oml), Larger (100ml)
Colours: List colours its made in. Don’t worry about current stock/availability.
Materials: Silicone
03
Renee Taylor Mulberry Silk Eye Mask
$44.10 at Big W
Best silk sleep mask
If long-haul flights are on your travel agenda, you’ll need a sleep mask to survive. Even beyond the plane, items like sleep masks and noise-cancelling headphones will become indispensable for light sleepers who love to travel.
Note: This is an online-only product.
Sizes: One size.
Colours: Navy, white, silver, pink, sage green and more
Materials: 100% pure mulberry silk
04
Soundcore Space One Noise Cancelling Headphones
$179 at Big W
Best noise cancelling headphones
Finding a reasonably-priced pair of noise cancelling headphones is tough. However, Soundcore is frequently cited as the best of the budget options—and you can buy them at Big W!
Don’t want to spring for noise cancelling headphones, you can always travel with ear plugs instead.
Note: This is an online-only product
Sizes: One size.
Colours: Light blue, dark blue, white, black
05
5A Universal Travel Adapter
$51.99 at Big W
Best universal travel adapter
If you’re travelling abroad, chances are you’ll need an adapter to plug in your electronics. Instead of buying one for every destination, a universal adaptor offers the option to plug in across 170 different countries. This one features plugs for the US, UK, Europe and Asia (check your destination for the socket types), plus USB ports.
Note: This is an online-only product
06
&me Embroidered Cap
$7 at Big W
Best cute hat
Your Euro summer wouldn’t be complete without a cute hat! In keeping with styles adored by Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, this vintage-look baseball cap will add a pop of colour to your outfits–and help keep you shaded from hours wandering in the European sun.
Sizes: One size (adjustable)
Colours: Green
Materials: Cotton
07
Brilliant Basics Travel Organiser Bag — Medium
$15 at Big W
Best travel toiletries bag
If you’re in the market for a stylish yet affordable toiletries bag, look no further than Big W. At only $15, this sage-coloured bag can be used as both a cosmetics case organiser for any other loose packing bits.
Size: 11cm (H) x 25cm (W) x 14cm (D)
Colours: Sage, Ivory, Black, Peach
08
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner
$5 at Big W
Best hydrating face mist (for the plane)
Air travel can really suck the moisturiser out of your face. Sure, you can travel with your whole AM/PM beauty routine in your carry on, or you can just give yourself a little moisture top-up with a face mist. Always remember to patch-test new skincare before use!
Size: 50ml
09
2x Urban Products Nylon Pop Universal Mobile Phone Cord
$27 at Big W
Best luggage tags
A phone strap is becoming increasingly vital on jaunts around Europe. Keep your phone secure with this anti-theft cord, sold in a set of two.
Sizes: Adjustable length.
Colours: Teal, Black, Pink, White, Red, Mauve, Navy, Yellow, Fuscia
Materials: Nylon cord
10
CLiO Women’s Compression Travel Sock
$10 at Big W
Best compression socks
Go the extra mile to help your circulation (and, hopefully, avoid blood clotting) by donning compression socks on your long haul flight.
Sizes: One size
Colours: Black
Materials: Cotton/Polyester/Elastane
11
Pierre Cardin Carry On Suitcase + Beauty Case
$297 at Big W
Best carry-on luggage
Did you know you can even buy luggage at Big W? In fact, the Big W Marketplace (their exclusively online store) stocks some luxurious names in the luggage game, including Pierre Cardin. From leather weekender bags to cross body anti-theft bags, you’ll find it. But don’t you just love this hard-shell pink carry-on suitcase with matching beauty bag?
Size: 54cm x 24cm x 37cm (suitcase)
Colours: Pink, Black, Blue
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