These are some of the handiest travel accessories you can bring. Sure, compact sewing kits handle the obvious missing button or ripped pants, but they can also be used to keep your other items in shape as well. They have scissors, tape measure, pins and lots of handy other items with multiple purposes. And they are compact and lightweight. Better to pull some thread out of your pack than spend half a day in a village looking for some. So take along a sewing kit keep your items in shape and your trip on track.