Maybe watercolors are not your thing. Maybe not even watercolor pencils, that's OK. There are some GREAT markers that will work perfectly in your travel kit.

The thing to remember about markers is that they are a bit more expensive and if you try to use them on an uncoated paper (like a watercolor journal or drawing sketchbook), the ink will be gone in a heartbeat, so make sure you are using a surface compatible with markers - coated at least - specially made marker paper preferred. I'll include a recommendation for marker journals below.

First, my favorite markers.

The best value in markers on the market are the Duel Brush Pens from Tombow. They are are the best because they last (assuming you're not using them on watercolor or other uncoated paper), have a smooth flow of ink, blend colors, and have a great firmness/flexibility balance on the brush tips. They also come in several pre-packaged sets that can match your favorite subjects such as landscapes, flesh-tones, desert plants, etc.

Here are the ones I suggest starting with:

1. Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen Set of 10, Primary

2. Tombow 56171 Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Grayscale, 10-Pack. Blendable, Brush and Fine Tip Markers

3. Tombow ABT Dual Brush Pen set of 10, LANDSCAPE

4. Tombow Dual End Brush Pen Sets (Portrait) 1

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Now for a good marker-friendly sketchbook.

These are by far my favorite marker sketchbooks. I especially like that the pages are perforated so you can tear them out easily and give your art away (or sell it). There is also a loose sheet included in each to keep your ink from bleeding through to the next sheet in the book, which is always a possibility with markers.

1. Ohuhu Marker Pads Art Sketchbook, 7.4"x10" Large Paper Size, 120 lb/200 gsm Drawing Papers, 78 Sheets/156 Pages, Hardcover Sketch Book for Alcohol Markers

2. Ohuhu Double-Sided Marker Pad Art Sketchbook Bleedproof - 8.3"x8.3" Square Paper Size - 90 lb/150 gsm Smooth Drawing Paper - 60 Sheets/120 Pages - Hardcover Sketching Book for Alcohol Markers Paints