- an unlocked mobile (to get the local SIM card)
-a portable battery operated alarm clock (for when the cell phone fails)
-I wrap some duct tape around my water bottle (to conserve space and always keep some with me)
-a few spare ziplocks inside 1 bigger one
-I bought a few lighters with LED lights on them in India
-travel sized tissues (also use as toilet paper)
-My favorite item yet... a wool blanket (it's lightweight but very warm and has doubled as a pillow on many occasions)
-a tiny medicine bag with a few antibiotics, tums, immodium, benadryl, bandages
-universal plug converter