July 1, 2026

Traveling This Summer? Don't Forget Your Mushrooms

Whether you're catching a flight, road tripping through a national park or staying close to home for a long weekend, travel has a way of shaking up our daily routines. Sleep schedules shift. Healthy meals become harder to find. Travel can leave you feeling drained before your vacation even begins.

While you probably remember your sunscreen, reusable water bottle and charging cables, there's another travel essential that deserves a spot in your bag: your mushroom supplements.

Functional mushrooms make it easy to stay consistent with your daily rituals no matter where you go this summer. Here are six ways they can help support your adventures and keep you grounded.

1. Pack light with travel-friendly Elixirs

Our Elixirs are small enough to make it through TSA but big enough to pack a month’s worth of mushroom support into that little bottle. Since you can add a dropperful to water (or take them straight up if you prefer), it’s easy to bring your routine along without adding bulk to your luggage.

For busy travel days, our top picks are the Mindful, Chill and Energy Elixirs.

2. Support your focus during long travel days

Travel requires more mental energy than we often realize. From navigating airports to following directions in unfamiliar places, your brain is constantly processing new information. Mushrooms like Lion's Mane help support focus and cognitive function as part of your daily routine.*

If your itinerary includes museums, city tours or trying to stay productive while working remotely from the beach, bringing a daily focus supplement can help you stay sharp.*

Tip: Our Mind Capsules deliver pure, potent Lion’s Mane for focus, mental clarity and mood balance.* Pack enough for your entire trip in a pill organizer.

3. Keep your energy steady for every adventure

Summer vacations mean days that often start early and end late. Sunrise hikes, sightseeing, amusement parks and beach days can all add up to long hours on your feet.

Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee every afternoon, consider natural energy support with Cordyceps.* This mushroom has long been valued for supporting stamina and vitality, making it a favorite before active days outdoors.*

Pack these for active adventures:

4. Create moments of calm wherever you are

Building small moments of mindfulness into your trip can make a big difference when travel starts to feel overwhelming. Whether that's enjoying a quiet cup of tea before everyone wakes up or taking a few deep breaths after arriving at your destination, pairing those rituals with calming mushrooms can help support a sense of balance.*

Chill Elixir pairs Reishi and Shiitake with the adaptogenic herb Holy Basil, plus Vervain, a nervine, for a blend that promotes emotional balance and calm.* Add a serving to your water bottle before heading into crowded spots like amusement parks and state fairs.

Tip: An easy way to cool down – and chill out – is to run cold water over your wrists. Keep this tip in mind when you need a break from the heat (and from people).

5. Maintain your sleep routine sleep away from home

Sleeping in new places can be a challenge, so plan ahead to help maintain some consistency from home. A familiar routine can help signal to your body that it's time to rest. Bring along your eye mask, a pillowcase from home or anything else you need to sleep comfortably.

Reishi is “that girl” – or should we say “that queen” – for calm. The queen of adaptogens pairs up with Passionflower and Hops in our Sleep Capsules, which are a must-have for any trip that crosses time zones.*

Tip: Don’t try to “flip the switch” from wake to sleep. Instead, focus on winding down. A few quiet minutes of reading, stretching or journaling before bed can go a long way toward helping you feel refreshed for tomorrow's adventures.

6. Make time for your daily rituals

Healthy habits are about progress, not perfection. Most habits that stick are usually ones you enjoy, so keeping up with them on vacation can help you feel comfortable and grounded no matter where life takes you. That might look like getting up for an early run before joining the family for breakfast, meditating before bed or brewing your favorite coffee from home.

No matter where summer takes you, consider this your permission slip to make time to take care of yourself. You deserve to return home from vacation – or any trip – feeling rested and refreshed.

Photo credit: Luca Bravo