Summer in Australia means road trips up the coast, long weekends at the beach shack and flights to see family over Christmas and New Year. The packing list grows fast, and the bathroom bag is usually the first thing to overflow. The good news? Every Smile Kit product is travel size, so your whole oral care routine can come along without taking over your suitcase.
Here's how to pack a compact summer holiday oral care kit, from your red light device and toothbrush to whitening pens and even a little something for the dog.
Why a Travel-Size Oral Care Routine Makes Summer Easier
Holidays tend to throw routines out the window. Late dinners, sweet treats, iced coffees, a glass of something cold at sunset... it all adds up. Having small, easy-to-pack versions of the products you already love makes it much simpler to keep your morning and night routine going while you're away.
A travel-friendly kit also means:
- Less bulk: more room in your carry-on for swimmers and sunscreen.
- No guessing: you're using your usual products, not whatever the hotel or servo has on the shelf.
- A routine that travels well: small habits are easier to keep when everything fits in one pouch.
What to Pack: Your Smile Kit Summer Holiday Checklist
1. Oral Red Light Device (660nm + 850nm)
Our bestselling Oral Red Light Therapy Device pairs 660nm red light with 850nm near-infrared light in a compact, cordless design. It comes with its own protective case and a USB charging cable, so it slips neatly into a toiletry bag and charges from the same USB plug or power bank as your phone.
It's a lovely, calm way to wind down after a big beach day. Pop it in, choose Red Light or Dual Light mode, and let the auto shut-off take care of the timing. Keep your eyes closed during each session, and keep the device dry, as the body isn't waterproof.
Packing tip: give it a full charge before you leave, then pack the cable in the same pouch so you're not hunting for it at the other end.
2. Accelerator 3-in-1 and Triple Wavelength Devices
If you already use one of our Accelerator devices, they're just as easy to travel with. Both are cordless and USB rechargeable, and the Triple Wavelength Accelerator comes with a portable charging case, which makes it a handy carry-on companion. Charge before you go, pack the case, and you're set for your trip.
3. Accelerator Powered LED Toothbrush (660nm)
The Accelerator Powered LED Toothbrush combines 660nm red light with gentle micro-vibration and a built-in two-minute timer, so you don't need to watch the clock while you brush. It's USB rechargeable with a charging base, and a spare brush head is included in the box. Pack the spare for longer trips and you've got a fresh head ready to go.
4. Swift Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothgels
Swift toothgels come in compact, travel-ready tubes that are pocket-perfect for weekend getaways, gym bags and school holidays with the kids. The Swift Toothgel Travel & Gift Pack is made for exactly this. It has six 3ml tubes across six flavours and three formulas, so everyone in the family can pick a favourite, or you can try a new flavour each day of your trip.
Travelling with little ones? The Swift Eggstra Watermelon flavour is family-friendly for ages 2+ and is a hit with kids who usually fuss about brushing on holidays.
5. Swift Renew & Repair 3-in-1 Overnight Oral Gel
For your night routine, the Swift Renew & Repair 3-in-1 Overnight Oral Gel comes in a compact airless pump that's easy to tuck into a toiletry bag. It's designed as the last step before bed, and it pairs nicely with an evening red light session if you're bringing your device along. Strawberry flavour makes it feel like a small holiday treat at the end of the day.
6. Whitening Pens for Holiday Photos
Christmas lunch photos, wedding season, New Year's Eve selfies... summer is full of moments you'll want to smile for. Our whitening pens are pocket-friendly and need no trays or strips, so they're easy to use on the go.
- PAP Whitening Pens: a peroxide-free option, with two 4ml pens in each box.
- HP Whitening Pens: a water-free hydrogen peroxide formula, also two 4ml pens per box.
- HP Purple Gel Pens: purple colour correction for a brighter-looking smile, with about 40 uses per pen.
Each pen is small enough for a handbag or beach bag, which makes a quick touch-up before dinner out very simple. Always follow the directions on the pack.
7. Twist & Lick for Travelling With Your Dog
Lots of Aussie families take the dog on summer road trips, and brushing a dog's teeth at a campsite isn't anyone's idea of fun. Twist & Lick Brush-Free Oral Gel for Dogs is a compact 52g twist-up stick your dog simply licks, with no brush needed. It fits in the glovebox or the doggy bag alongside the treats and the lead, so your dog's routine comes on holiday too.
How to Pack Your Oral Care Kit Like a Pro
Use one pouch for everything
Keep your device, toothbrush, toothgels, pens and chargers together in a single zip pouch. It's quicker to find things in a dark hotel room, and nothing gets left behind at check-out.
Charge before you leave
Fully charge your red light device and LED toothbrush the night before you travel. Pack the USB cables in the same pouch, and bring a power bank for longer road trips or camping.
Check your airline's rules
If you're flying, keep gels and liquids in your clear bag for security screening, and check your airline's current rules for carry-on liquids and battery-powered devices before you go.
Keep it cool and dry
Australian summer cars and beach bags get hot. Store your gels, pens and devices out of direct sun, and don't leave them sitting in a hot car all day.
Stick to your usual timing
Try to brush and use your device at roughly the same times you do at home, such as after breakfast and before bed. Small, steady habits are the easiest to keep on holidays.
A Quick Holiday Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Morning: brush with your Accelerator LED Toothbrush and your favourite Swift toothgel, then a quick whitening pen touch-up if you have plans.
Evening: brush, enjoy a relaxing red light session with your eyes closed, then finish with Swift Renew & Repair before bed.
For the dog: a Twist & Lick moment after their evening walk.
Ready to Pack for Summer?
Whether you're heading to the Gold Coast, Tassie, Bali or Nan's place for Christmas, your oral care routine doesn't need to stay home. Every Smile Kit product is travel size, so it's easy to build a compact kit that fits your bag and your plans.
Browse our red light oral care range and Swift toothgels to put together your summer travel kit, or pick up a Travel & Gift Pack as a stocking filler for the traveller in your life. Happy holidays from Smile Kit!
