The hype continues. By now youโre just stinging to get up and go โ but be patient, that time will come.
Itโs all booked, the FOMO is already real, and even though youโre only days away from jumping on that plane to Europe youโve still got a bit of admin to get done. Before you can start packing, you need the essentials to pack. Weโve compiled our picks for the hottest ticket items youโll be needing for your Euro summer jaunt.
Orlebar Brown Ricciardo Boardies
To kick off the F1 season at Albert Park, homeboy racing star Daniel Ricciardo designed a fresh set of swimwear for luxury label Orlebar Brown. Our pick would be these limited edition โPin Upโ boardies, with Ricciardoโs โMonacoโ design a close second. Donโt be boring with block-colour swim shorts, get something thatโll turn a few heads.
Country Road Clark Weekender
For godโs sake man, donโt stuff absolutely everything you own into a massive suitcase, only to carry the smallest backpack ever on the plane with you. Come across as cooler and more consolidated by spreading your gear across two more evenly sized bags. After your suitcase, something such as the Country Road Clark Weekender should round out your set-up nicely. Travelling with luggage doesnโt have to be so awkward โ and it should go without saying, but please pack light.
Oblyk Miro Havana Matte
A timeless, vintage silhouette thatโs light and goes with absolutely any summer outfit. You can never go wrong with the classic tortoise shell pattern, finished nicely by some authentic Italian craftsmanship. Polarised, versatile and a no-brainer.
JBL Charge 3 Portable Speaker
Itโs the one thing you remember youโve forgotten when youโre already 12,000 miles from home. If youโre in an Airbnb, a hostel, a hotel, on a mateโs couch โ anywhere โ thereโs always the need for tunes. JBLโs Charge 3 is a travellerโs godsend, but not just because it provides the essential soundtrack to your trip. They didnโt just pull the name out of thin air, the Charge 3 also boasts 6,000mAH of power storage to boost your smartphone, GoPro or the like when youโre on the move. Itโs also IPX7 waterproof, meaning itโs safe during any beach or boat day too. Having tunes on demand can literally make or break a trip. The demand will be there, and youโre going to be that bloke whoโs prepared, from a Sicilian beach to a Parisian rooftop.
Leica M10
The camera. A definitive look, but a definitive price tag. Leica is known as โthe photographerโsโ camera and for good reason. The German-built devices take some of the best photos that current technology can capture, and the M10 is the perfect size for getting snap happy on your travels through the Cinque Terre. Admittedly, this isnโt an off-the-cuff purchase, if youโre in need of something that doesnโt blow the budget, check out Sonyโs A7 series. For us, they come in at a close second.
BOSS Solar Slide Black Finish
These Italian made rubber sliders couldnโt be more European. With a shaped footbed for enhanced comfort, theyโll keep you cool while looking cool from the beach to the cobblestone streets of Valetta.
Bose Sleepbuds
Less so a Europe essential and more so every manโs all-around travel essential are these new wireless Sleepbuds from Bose. The noise-masking technology works in tandem with the Bose Sleep app and feature pre-loaded sounds ensuring a better nightโs sleep. We couldnโt think of anything more appropriate for a 24-hour slog to the other side of the world. If you canโt get your hands on these yet, you canโt go wrong with their QC35 IIโs.
