39 Genius Travel Products That'll Make You Plan A Trip
An on-the-go Gillette razor with a mini handle and carrying case that makes it an absolute breeze to pack in your carry-on. But you don't have to sacrifice quality for convenience — this has five blades for a close shave and moisturizing strips infused with avocado oil to keep your skin feeling silky smooth.
A set of silicone "EarPlanes" that not only regulates ear pressure during takeoff and landing, but also helps reduce harsh noises — you know, like the incessant beep of your seat neighbor's call button or the baby behind you who would rather be at home watching Ms. Rachel right now. It's also perfect for driving at high altitudes!
An eight-compartment pill organizer so you can ditch the bulky bottles for something that's way easier to slip in your pocket. You'll also be the hero of your travel group when anybody has a sudden headache.
A pack of space-saving compression bags that do not require a vacuum or pump!! Just place your bulky coats and sweaters inside and roll the bag up tightly to release the air and save some major space in your carry-on.
And a Stow-N-Go travel organizer — it'll make you feel like you're taking your closet with you wherever you go. It has three spacious shelves and a bottom zippered compartment that folds down into a super compact cube. Once you arrive at your hotel — just unfold it and hang it up! It's as close as you'll get to traveling with your own personal mini closet.
A 3-in-1 foldable wireless charging pad so you'll have a super compact way to charge your phone, Apple Watch, and AirPods without having to pack a ton of charging cables and power bricks. It features overcharge and circuit protection, and the phone charging pad is magnetic to keep your phone securely in place.
A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins — they slip over the caps of your liquid toiletries to help prevent leaks! Genius! Imagine never worrying about your sunscreen exploding and making an absolute mess of your fave toiletry bag.
An airplane seat back organizer because the actual seat back pocket is barely large enough to fit the safety pamphlet and barf bag. Where am I supposed to put my iPad, water bottle, 600-page fantasy novel, aesthetically pleasing travel planner, and noise-cancelling over-ear headphones?! In this genius four-pocket organizer that slips over the tray table!
The Ring Thing — a brilliant waterproof, airtight holder that gives you the perfect place to store your rings while you splash around in the ocean. It comes with silicone ring dividers so you can safely stack them, and there's even a handy-dandy clip so you can easily attach it to your bag
A travel-size Bounce wrinkle release spray, because who has time to iron while traveling?! There's also no telling if that dusty hotel iron is actually going to work. All you have to do is spray, tug the fabric a few times, then smooth the wrinkles away with your hand. It's also perfect for refreshing any clothes you plan to wear a few times during your trip, thanks to the fresh scent.
A lightweight microfiber towel — it folds down into a super compact mesh carrying bag. Best of all, it dries super fast – no more hoping your wet towel doesn't mildew in your duffel!! It also holds 5x its weight in water and is great at absorbing sweat, so this is a must-have for any hiking and camping adventures. Or if you're one of those people who go to the gym on vacay. I do not relate to you, but I respect you.
A Kindle so you'll never have to face the stress of choosing only one book to take on that beach vacay. They all deserve to tag along!!! Even the ones by Colleen Hoover!!! The newest Kindle model is getting rave reviews for being super lightweight and having a battery that lasts for up to a whopping SIX WEEKS on a single charge. If you need any of your vacation appliances to last for longer than six weeks, I'm extremely jealous of your travel plans.
A compact but jaw-droppingly spacious underseat roller bag that's small enough to count as a personal item on most airlines. It has a padded laptop compartment and helpful pockets on the outside that are perfect for everything from AirPods to portable chargers, so this is about to become your travel BFF for any work trips. No more fighting for overhead space!
Or a spacious duffel you can unfold into a full garment bag so you can easily pack long dresses and suits to avoid wrinkles. There's even an extra compartment for shoes, a separate laptop pocket, and other small pockets for various essentials. Everything will be perfectly in its place, and you'll be the sharpest-dressed person on vacay!
Or!!! A travel backpack that opens like a carry-on and has enough space to fit a few days' worth of clothes in its main compartment. You'll also get special compartments for your laptop and a pair of shoes, and the front pocket is lined with waterproof material so you can keep wet items like towels or rain-soaked clothes in a separate spot.
A powdered SPF 30 sunscreen — it won't replace your liquid sunscreen, but it's amazing for touching up during a long day of galavanting in the sun (I am manifesting this for you!!!). It's small enough to easily slip into your pocket or a small bag, and the brush applicator makes it a breeze to swipe on.
A reusable gel lint roller that's a major upgrade from the traditional sticky rolls that require approximately 10 sheets just to clean one shirt. Just pop open the cover and roll it over any garments that need a good sprucing up, then give it a quick rinse, and it'll be ready to use again!
A 16-piece travel toiletries set so you can bring the perfect portions of all your creams, lotions, shampoos, and other beauty goo you can't imagine being without. You'll get everything you need to decant your faves (including spatulas and a tiny funnel!) and it all comes in a TSA-friendly travel bag.
Or a set of travel bottles with pumps that's extremely perfect for bringing your go-to shampoo and conditioner without wasting unnecessary space. They sit side by side in their own case so that a) they won't get lonely 😢 and b) you won't have to rummage around in your toiletry bag to find them.
A waterproof travel tech organizer so you can keep your charging cables detangled and easy to grab. It even has compartments large enough to store your portable charges, hard drives, AirPods, and the mouse jiggler you use to fool your boss into thinking you're actually working during that work trip.
A travel-friendly version of the iconic Tangle Teezer that'll hardly take up any room in your already-crowded personal item. Reviewers say it works the same detangling magic as the full-size version (that's thanks to the two-tiered teeth design that detangles and smooths at the same time), and it's so much better than those flimsy travel flip brushes that brush approximately two strands at a time.
A Trtl travel pillow if you need a little extra neck support. This one loops around you like a scarf and has support bands on the side to keep your head upright but still comfy. No more accidentally leaning on the person next to you!!!
Or a travel pillow you can stuff with clothes to free up space in your carry-on! It's designed to fit up to fit up to three days' worth of outfits, and reviewers say it's surprisingly comfortable. This might be the ultimate packing hack you didn't know you needed.
A 2-in-1 hair tool that curls and straightens, so no more flipping a coin to decide if your curling iron or flat iron will win the coveted space in your carry-on. It even comes with a helpful carrying case, so it's basically begging to tag along on all your upcoming wedding season travels.
A universal travel adapter you can use in over 160 countries — because nothing is more annoying than realizing you forgot to bring the right adapter. You can use it to charge up several devices at a time, so you can have your phone, power bank, laptop, and AirPods charging at once!
A jewelry organizer so you can bring your collection of rings, necklaces, and bracelets without them ending up in a tangled pile at the bottom of your bag. There's even an earring grid and small pouches for hairpins and other random accessories, and it folds up into a super compact pouch for easy portability!
A simple but oh-so-genius luggage strap — it'll help you carry extra stuff that won't fit in your carry-on. You can use it to attach your purse, backpack, neck pillow, or anything else you just don't feel like carrying around.
And a travel belt so you can easily clip your personal item to your carry-on — because nothing ruins your vacation vibe like your tote bag constantly falling off your arm. And you know the mad dash to grab your passport at the TSA line while it feels like everyone behind you is staring and waiting? This will make it SO much easier to reach in your bag and feel like an organized, A+ traveler.
A set of packing cubes — they'll help you keep all your clothes separated and organized and save you some space in your crowded carry-on! All my fellow overpackers, this is specifically for us. Here's to bringing our entire wardrobe on a three-day trip!
A pack of Neutrogena makeup remover towelettes so you can take the exact amount of makeup wipes you need instead of bringing an entire pouch or a bulky jar of cleaning balm. You can also bring one with you to refresh your skin while you're gallivanting about.
A pack of foldable hangers, because those three the hotel provides are simply never enough. They easily fold up so you can keep them in your luggage without taking up much space, then unfold to hold everything from dresses to suit jackets.
An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter so you can add Bluetooth capabilities to any device with a headphone jack — even the screens on an airplane! Now, you can watch a movie on your next flight without using those awful wired earbuds that get all tangled up in your tray table.
An electric travel toothbrush that takes up way less space than the one your dentist is always trying to convince you to buy. You'll still get a nice vibrating effect and a helpful two-minute timer, but it's about the same size as a normal toothbrush!
A solid shampoo bar so you can ditch the bulky plastic bottles and go for a much more environmentally friendly and space-saving option. One bar is equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo, so you'll reduce clutter in your luggage and maybe even save some coin. Just rub it directly on your hair and lather away!
And a conditioner bar that lets you swipe some moisture directly on your hair without needing yet another bulky bottle. This is made with rice water protein to help add shine and moisture, so you won't even miss your old liquid conditioner.
Or!! I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder for the busy trips when you simply have no time for a full shampoo and conditioner routine. This one has a carry-on-friendly powder-puff applicator so you can apply it directly to roots (you know, the source of all your oily troubles), and it also adds some extra volume as you brush it through. It's so easy to use, you'll wonder how you ever dealt with those messy spray cans to begin with.
An adjustable mini belted pack — it's essentially the fanny pack's more chic and sophisticated cousin, and it's gone viral for rivaling a pricier alternative. It's lightweight and easy to carry, so you can finally ditch your usual tote bag that inevitably turns into a bottomless pit of hotel card keys and loose change. Those will all fit in here — but now you can actually see them!!!
A digital luggage scale to prevent any overweight luggage fees from appearing in your future. This clips onto your luggage handle — just attach and lift up to see how much your suitcase, backpack, or any other bag weighs. It can weigh items up to 110 pounds, but hopefully, your luggage weighs way less than that.
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A spacious backpack that'll fit under the seat in front of you and help you make the most of the "personal item" you're allowed along with your carry-on roller bag. This one is TikTok- and reviewer-famous for holding TONS of stuff, zipping completely open (like a suitcase!) for easy packing, and helping keep travelers organized. With some smart folding, you could pack for a week with just this, according to some reviewers! A Trtl travel pillow, a must for your upcoming multi-hour flights this summer, so you're actually rested when you get to your destination. Why waste precious carry-on space with bulky neck pillows when reviewers like this better?! It folds up thin and compact, and when you're ready to use, just wrap it around your neck — underneath the soft fleece is an internal support structure designed to keep your head in a comfy position for sleeping upright. 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Plus, a six-foot travel clothesline so you can dry your ~unmentionables~, swimsuits, and anything else you want to rewear far more easily, without trying to hang things precariously from every hook-like thing you can find in the teeny tiny hotel bathroom. A space-saving laundry bag designed to help you *compress* those dirty clothes into a compact bag so they're out of sight, out of mind until you're fiiiiiinally unpack. Summer travel means serious sweat, so you'll be glad to have a designated place for clothes you just can't wear again. The teeniest mini steam iron known to man — it's dual voltage and comes with a travel bag, so it's easy-peasy to keep in your roller bag so you never leave it behind! Plus it won't take up much room, but will still ensure the clothes vacuum-sealed in your space-saving travel bags will still be wrinkle-free on your trip. Destination wedding on your cal before the summer ends? This is a must. A mini (and gorge) jewelry case so you can select your most key pieces of jewelry and keep them safely stored. With the roomy but limited size, you'll feel fully accessorized without wasting space or weighing your bag down with heavy pieces. A hanging toiletry bag to make traveling with all the beauty products you can't bear to leave behind *so* much easier — and compact! No need to unpack on the hotel bathroom counter — just unroll and hang, and you can see everything at a glance! You don't want to waste precious time in the morning digging for that sunscreen, anyway. A perfectly sized set of TSA-friendly travel bottles you can fill (and refill) with your favorite products when they don't make travel size — without taking up tons of room. Can't skip your fave skin and hair products when you're away, even when packing light! And btw, your favorite skincare brand (like Cosrx) might make a travel-friendly skincare set you can keep in your suitcase for trips and weekends away — then you'll NEVER forget it (or waste space). Promising review: "I ordered these to try all these products. Loved them all so bought the larger size to keep these for travel. Just make sure you mist face with water before putting on the mucin it does make a difference!" —kelly heinnbockelGet the Cosrx snail mucin set (which includes Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Moisturizing Essence, Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream, and Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream) from Amazon for $22.90, and the Cerave set (which includes a foaming facial cleanser, a hydrating facial cleanser, a lightweight moisturizer, and a rich moisturizer) from Amazon for $31.99. A 4-in-1 Alleyoop Pen Pal perfect for anyone reeeeally tight on space. This baby jams in an eyeliner, lip liner, brow pencil, *and* highlighter in the size of a marker — how great is that?! A compact detangling brush so you don't have to choose between packing space and having knotted hair. Especially if you're frequenting the pool or ocean, a good detangler is simply a *must* for summer trips. Alleyoop's portable travel razor, which comes with not one but TWO three-blade razors, a moisturizing balm (that doubles as a shaving cream), and a water spray bottle — all in a small disc-like case. Plus you don't have to worry about shaving cream leaking in your suitcase! Abib Airy SPF 50 Sunstick Smoothing Bar (Abib is a K-beauty brand, btw!) so you can make sure you're protecting yourself from the sun on your trip — without dealing with leaks in your luggage or greasy hands when reapplying. Plus this one's formulated with soothing ingredients. No white case or gross texture in sight, and reviewers even say it reapplies great over makeup! I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder, which comes packaged in an easy-to-apply, perfect-for-travel powder puff applicator you just tap-tap-tap onto your hair. Just massage the ultra-fine powder into your roots (it's formulated with black ginseng and biotin btw!), and it'll quickly absorb excess oil, leaving you with volumized and refreshed-looking hair so you can spend your time sight-seeing rather than washing your hair yet again. A pocket-sized, refillable travel perfume atomizer because you shouldn't have to decide between being signature scent–free on your trip and risking that perfume leaking allllll over your suitcase (an expensive nightmare). This one is so easy to refill, you'll end up popping it in your purse to get a fresh whiff in your everyday life, too. A 2-in-1 straightener and curling iron so you only have to bring *one* tool, no matter how you want to wear your hair while traveling. It has dual voltage for international vacays, too. Just keep it in your suitcase between trips! The newest Kindle Paperwhite, because WHO has extra room for *multiple books*?! Don't let your carry-on capacity limit your vacation reading; Kindles can hold thousands of books in a light, compact format. Plus it's WATERPROOF so you can enjoy your beach read on the beach! Or from the sitting on the edge of a gorgeous Roman fountain... I've been using my Kindle Paperwhite (a previous generation) before bed for years — and after reading for a while, I turn down the brightness to a low level just slightly dimmer than I'd want — after a page or two, my brain goes "Nope!" and shuts off to sleep. AND it helps me not even start thinking the anxious or negative thoughts that *usually* keep me up at night. I recently got to upgrade to this new Kindle Paperwhite, and the warm light feature is a game-changer. And the page turns and responsiveness of this model are 20% faster — and I can really tell the difference compared to my old Kindle!Promising review: "I love this device. It's lightweight and easy to use. I wake up a lot in the middle of the night, and I like that I can read on this without waking up my partner. It also helps me to get to sleep since it's not a source of blue light like the phone. Super convenient to take anywhere and read any time." —Heather PennickPrice: $159.99+ (available in three colors and with or without screen ads) A super-compact stroller that weighs less than 12 pounds and can fit in an overhead bin or even under a seat, because every penny counts when it comes to family vacations, and that includes checked luggage fees. A packable raincoat so your cute summer dress can stay securely dry, and you don't have to worry about leaving your favorite fashionable pieces at home when rain is on the meteorological menu for your trip. This packs down into a *teensy* drawstring bag, so you can even keep it in your purse while actually on the trip if the forecast is unclear for the day! Or a mini travel umbrella that not only is perfectly compact for the minimal space in your carry-on but also comes with a handy carrying case, so you can pop it right in your purse when the showers are (finally!) over without getting the rest of your stuff wet. It's also made of UPF50 fabric, so it's also great for carrying around your own personal shade when the sun is blazing! A luggage drink caddy, because when you're living that carry-on-only life, you simply don't have an extra hand for your caffeine fix. Now you can bring your beveragino with you as you go to make sure your gate exists before you head to the lounge or to grab a bite (I can't be the only one who does that). A fold-up duffel for trips when you KNOW you'll be bringing back more than you came with. Just pack your purse on the way back and count this as your "personal item" — I won't tell. Because spoiler alert: This won't fit into the overhead compartment. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
