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‘The only hat you’ll ever need’: the travel essentials that made your holiday better

The Guardian UK Sunday 05 July 2026, 11:00 UTC By Guardian readers and writers and Lily Smith 1 min read
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Snack packs, swim fins, and a foundation brush for applying sun cream … we asked you for the one thing worth making suitcase space for• The best suitcases – testedCounting down until your next getaway? It’s peak holiday season, so to help you get in the mood (and get a head start on packing), we asked you for the essentials that always make it into your suitcase.

Snack packs, swim fins, and a foundation brush for applying sun cream … we asked you for the one thing worth making suitcase space for

• The best suitcases – tested

Counting down until your next getaway? We thought so. It’s peak holiday season, so to help you get in the mood (and get a head start on packing), we asked you for the essentials that always make it into your suitcase.

From tried-and-tested luggage and day-to-night sandals to long-journey entertainment for kids, our reader recommendations and Filter favourites will provide lots of inspiration for your next trip.

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