28 No-Brainer Travel Products From Target To Bring On Vacation This Year

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18-03-2025

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Because if vacation is all you ever wanted and it's time to go-go — these bags, delicious teas, and technical marvels will help get you on the road to adventure.
1. Some Byoma phyto-mucin glow serum because everyone knows that your face is gonna try and act up while you travel, and this will help combat the adult on-the-go acne by strengthening your skin barrier.
2. A sling crossbody bag if you want a hands-free existence while you go on new adventures. (Trust me, you totally do.) This one comes with an adjustable strap for the perfect fit, plus plenty of easy-access zippered compartments so you can keep all your essentials handy.
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Promising reviews:" I recently traveled out of town, and this crossbody was so helpful! I wore it with almost everything. So many compartments and I was able to just throw on." — Mesha
"I was looking for something to fulfill the need of carrying around my wallet, keys, phone, wipes, and a few snacks since my children are older now, and I don't want to carry around a giant diaper bag. This was perfect, and I really liked the style and material. As previously mentioned, if you are looking for something to hold a water bottle, the side pocket will NOT do that, but it works perfectly for hand sanitizer and sunglasses." — Jordan
4. Some Celestial Seasonings herbal peppermint teabags perfect for throwing in your carry-on for an on-the-go self-care moment. Pro tip: A lot of airport coffee places will give you a to-go cup of hot water for free so you can BYOT with you to your gate.
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5. A hooded zip-up sweatshirt if you are constantly cold in cabs, cars, planes, boats...you get the ~drift~. (Get it? Cold drifts? I'll see myself out.)
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Promising reviews:"Soft material and very comfortable! Washes great! Purchased in all three colors! Runs a bit big, so do not size up." — EDS
"Such a quality piece for an incredible price. Ordered a small...may run slightly big as small is traditionally my size and it fits a bit cozier, but that was the look I was going for." — Apetan6
6. A memory foam travel neck pillow so awesome you'll want to buy another for a pal because this will literally save your neck. (Or at least get you through long car rides and plane rides without a crick in it!)
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Promising review:" Used on a long flight, super comfy and quite good quality for a lower price than other memory foam neck pillows. Love that it clips, material is soft and non-abrasive, and the removable case washes easily." — G
7. An anti-chafe balm if your goal is to not have things stick while you're living it up on your trip. Vegan, child-safe, and not goopy like some of the other anti-chafing products, this one will keep you smooth and gliding without feeling damp and icky.
8. A fashionably fun kids' puffer dino backpack that is A) Super well designed for all their gear and also B) BRIGHTLY COLORED which anyone with a faster-than-you kiddo will tell you is indispensable in any kind of crowded airport or travel situation.
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Promising reviews:"I was impressed with the quality of the backpack. The material is durable and, more importantly, easy to wipe down. Our toddler loves it." — MPLS Reviews
"I got this backpack for my nephew, and he loves that it looks like a dinosaur! It is very cute and functional." — Nice Bike
9. An AirFly, a wireless transmitter that'll connect your AirPods to in-flight screens so you don't have to give up your comfortable headphone setup for the airline's questionable-quality wired alternatives.
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Twelve South is a small business that has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009.
10. An international power converter so you can charge your stuff in more than 150 different countries with this one handy gadget. (Think of all the places you can charge your phone together!)
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Promising reviews:"Works great in Italy. I have been using this adapter for the last three and a half months, and it works wonderfully. We have different outlets in our house, and so far, it's worked on all of them." — fullead1982
"Worked like a charm in England, France, and Spain." — BoyMom
Price: $12.99
11. A phone air vent mount for when you want to use your phone's GPS in a rental car or your own car for long road trips. (Raise your hand if you're not cool enough to have a screen in your car. 🙋🏻‍♀️)
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Compatible with all smartphone models.
Promising review:"I'm surprisingly impressed with how well this thing works. I've owned at least a dozen different types of car phone mounts and was constantly frustrated with how they always felt compromised in at least one way until I'd get so frustrated I'd buy another low-priced, non-branded option. I finally decided to see what a bit more money can buy, and hot dang, this thing just works! Its stable, holds tight to my vent without damaging it, is easy to release, and even easier to clamp down. It also includes a handy magnetized cord tip to keep the cord stored behind the charger. My only regret is not going for a branded option sooner. Just buy it." — Anonymous
12. A waterproof pouch your phone thanks you for in advance because it does *not* wish to engage directly in water adventures on your travels, but it does want to still tag along from a safe, dry pouch that still allows you to take photos and use the touchscreen.
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Promising review:" This is the only 'waterproof' phone pouch that doesn't leak, and the closure is amazing. You just drop it in and let it go. It snaps shut on its own." — Target Customer
"Nothing to dislike! I bought this to protect my phone during a kayak trip, and it did the job!" — ElizabethRose
Price: $12.99
13. A four-pack of AirTag keyring holders so you can attach your AirTag to your luggage, carry-on, keys...anything you don't want to lose in the chaos of travel!
14. A set of acupressure anti-nausea wristbands if motion sickness has plagued you down the traveling years and enough is finally enough. These work by applying pressure to your wrist which might just help with car sickness and nausea. Travel is stressful enough without wanting to gag at the thought of getting in a boat or car, so do yourself a favor and throw these in your cart so you can then throw them in your bag!
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Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Promising reviews:" Traveled during 7–8 weeks of pregnancy, and these saved my life more than a couple of times. Highly recommend." — Sbrown9412
"These are LIFE-CHANGING for me!!!! I get SO carsick all the time even just staring forward. Driving through the mountains and windy roads while having to work on my laptop, and somehow I'm not carsick while wearing these. Buy them!!!!!! So much better than taking meds." — Yummm
15. A Welly first aid kid to give you peace of mind for any bumps and ouchies that your or the kiddos might get on the go. The colorful (and secure!) bandages are so cute that you might just want to pop one on for ~vacay aesthetic~ reasons. My fam have these in every glovebox and every travel bag.
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The set includes pain reliever, anti-itch cream, hand sanitizer, adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment, burn relief cream, gauze pads, and sterile pads.
Promising review:"This is a very convenient first aid kit! Love the individual packages. It is well stocked for on-the-go use. I like the metal package much better than the foam or plastic containers most are packaged in." — M
16. Some Cure Hydration electrolyte powder mixes in a delish berry pomegranate flavor if you are always forgetting to hydrate yourself on your adventures. These will help make drinking water ~delicious~ and help keep you guzzlin' if you usually forget while you're traveling!
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FYI, water may be enough to rehydrate you, depending on your situation! Read more about electrolyte-enhanced drinks and hydration at Cleveland Clinic.
These are genuinely my most FAVORITE electrolyte packets. The flavors are great and don't have that gritty taste other brands have.
17. A box of sleep earplugs designed specifically to be comfortable for sleeping and to block out the car honking, sleep-buddy snoring, and all those annoying not-the-vibe ambient travel sounds keeping you from super deep sleep.
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18. A five-pack of self-heating eye masks so you can truly relax after a long day of aggressively tackling your travel bucket list. (Who needs a spa when you've got portable snuggly eye masks right in your bag?)
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Promising review:"I use Starry Eyes when I travel, perfect to relax and have a rested sleep on my business journeys. The heat from these masks is so soothing on my eyes. I also use it if I have a headache to take the strain off my eyes. Definitely the best heated masks!!!" — Target Customer
Price: $19.99
19. Or a reusable silk eye mask to help block out the light, nor matter what the window situation is like in your hotel room. This may just help if you're trying to nap.
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Promising review:"Best sleeping mask. I am a very light sleeper and super sensitive with light and harsh fabric. These are so perfect. I bought the gray one. Even ordered some for my friends and family. Also, these are real SILK, not polyester satin." — Vz
20. A Polaroid Now Gen 2 instant camera if you want to add a touch of retro fun to that pic you are planning to take on the best day of your trip.
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Look, for some people, it's the top of the mountain they just hiked on, and some of us are just excited to have finally tried that famous grilled cheese from another state. They are both photo-worthy.
Comes as a bundle with film that takes eight photos.
21. A seven-piece toiletry bag set I literally just sent to my travel buddy group chat because do you see those little silicone squeeze bottles? THOSE ARE YOUR NEW TRAVEL BESTIES. They are so easy to use and get all your precious product out so you're not in a foreign country crying about not reaching those last precious ounces of your fave SPF.
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Promising review:"The silicone makes the products squeezable. Makeup jars have an inner stopper to keep it from drying. They have wide openings to get our products in." — no thanks
22. A pack of four packing cubes with mesh tops that will make your packing life (and unpacking at your destination!) so much easier, you'll wonder how you ever lived without these.
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Promising reviews:"I would buy this again and again. Love the brand and so convenient." — BM
"SUPER RECOMMEND for trips and packing in luggage. Makes it so much easier and fits perfectly for any luggage size. I appreciate the mesh part so that you're still able to see what clothes are in there." — Kat M
23. A commuter backpack designed to attach to the handle of your luggage to make your airport strolling life as hands-free and fancy as possible.
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Promising review: " This little bag is the perfect size. I put my laptop, notebooks, and iPad in it when I go into the office. It's the perfect carry-on bag and always fits under airplane seats, even on smaller planes. Plus, it can hold a surprising number of coloring books, travel games, books, snacks, and random toys." — DarlesCharwin
24. A packing cube neck pillow duo which basically looks like something invented by a travel wizard. Neck pillow on the way to vacation and souvenir wrangler on the return trip? We'll take one for every member of the travel gang, please.
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25. A collared pajama set you'll love at home and abroad for its all-season perfection and cozy factor. Even if you're not sleeping in your own bed, you should be able to bring some at-home comfort with you wherever you go.
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Promising review:"Love these pajamas because of the super soft and stretchy fabric. The cropped legs are perfect for petites, too. I have the red, navy, and black ones. They wash well, too!" — Veronica
27. A carry-on spinner suitcase reviewers love for its hardiness and it's piggy-bank-saving price.
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Promising review:"Such a great bag for the price, I purchased two! Rolls well, even when super heavy. I had one for three years and the other about a year and haven't had any issues with the handle that other reviews mention. I have used it as a carry-on with many US airlines and have not had any issues. Highly recommend!" — Debra
Price: $89.99 (available in six styles)
28. A pair of Bose Quietcomfort Bluetooth headphones everyone splurges on for a reason: They are god-tier at both sound quality and noise cancelling. Whether you're in a place with many humans or in a car with all your humans, you're gonna want to tune them out at some point and these are your golden ticket to a minute or five of silence and your fave podcast.
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Promising reviews:"A noise-cancelling marvel. I purchased these specifically for their noise-canceling capabilities. I have tried seemingly endless options. The sound quality is not something I can really speak to, as I am not an audiophile. However, I purchased these as a last-ditch effort to get a good night's sleep. The proof is in the full night's sleep. I am sold. It masked my partner's snoring and the TV being blasted. It couldn't fully mask my dog's barking. I would say about 80%. If you need noise-canceling, get these." — Lena B
"I spent a lot of time researching the best headphones and finally chose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. I'm so glad I did — they're perfect in every way!" — Olivia
Price: $429.99 (available in four colors)
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