About Essential For Travel
Our Story: Meet Garry Barnes
Created by a Traveler, for Travelers
I’m Garry Barnes, founder of Essential For Travel, an online travel essentials store based in Valley Glen, California, USA. I personally select the travel gear in our collection and write practical advice for domestic and international journeys.
After too many uncomfortable long-distance flights, I learned how much a little preparation matters. A well-organized bag and a comfortable neck pillow can make the journey easier. Remembering that pillow after takeoff? Less helpful.
I started Essential For Travel to bring useful travel products and clear packing advice together in one place.
How I Select Our Travel Gear
I select products around everyday travel needs: carrying belongings, organizing clothing and toiletries, resting during seated journeys, and charging compatible devices. Our collection includes luggage, travel bags, packing organizers, neck pillows, personal-care accessories, portable chargers, and travel adapters.
Begin with the problem you want to solve: a crowded toiletry kit, uncomfortable seated rest, or charging devices away from home. Compare the listed dimensions, materials, included pieces, and available options with your itinerary and budget. A useful travel accessory should solve a need you actually have.
Practical Guides Before You Go
Our travel blog and packing guides help you plan your kit and compare options. Check current airline and destination requirements alongside those guides before departure.
Thank you for supporting Essential For Travel. I hope you find something that makes your next journey a little easier.
Garry Barnes
Founder, Essential For Travel
Valley Glen, California, USA
Questions About Our Travel Store
What is Essential For Travel?
Essential For Travel is an online store for travel gear and practical packing guidance. Explore our travel essentials collection around your next trip’s needs.
Who selects the products?
Founder Garry Barnes personally selects the collection. His experience with uncomfortable long-distance flights inspired its focus on organization, comfort, and preparation.
Where is the store based?
Essential For Travel is based in Valley Glen, California, USA. Use our contact page for product questions and review the Shipping and Returns Policy before ordering.
What travel gear can I find here?
Browse luggage and bags, packing organizers, comfort accessories, toiletries storage, portable chargers, and travel adapters. A travel toiletry bag can organize personal-care items; a memory foam travel neck pillow is an option to compare for seated comfort.
How do I choose a product for my trip?
- Define the need: Decide what you want to carry, organize, or use during the journey.
- Check the fit: Compare the product’s dimensions, features, materials, included items, and available variants with your packing list.
- Confirm compatibility: Check relevant baggage allowances, device requirements, and product instructions.
- Compare your shortlist: Review two suitable products side by side using dimensions, features, included items, and current price.
- Ask before ordering: Send us the product name, your trip needs, and the specific detail you want clarified through our contact page.
Start with our travel essentials checklist or carry-on measuring guide for practical planning.
Have a product question? Contact Essential For Travel or email info.essentialfortravel@gmail.com.
Our Mission
To help travelers pack smarter, stay organized, and travel more comfortably through personally selected travel essentials and clear, useful information.
- Personally Selected Gear
- Practical Packing Solutions
- Travel Tips and Guides
- Help with Product Questions