If You Have Some Long Travel Days Coming Up, These 37 Products Can Help Make Them Less Stressful

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03-07-2025

A practical tray table cover so that all the necessary knickknacks for your flight are within easy reach. Perfect to store your water bottle, headphones, book, tissues, snacks...oh, and lip balm! Now you can just place your bag overhead and kick your feet out while having everything right in front of you.
A super handy luggage weight — once you have it, you'll never travel without it. Especially if you're going on a longer trip, and you know your luggage will be much heavier on the way back! This lets you know how much it weighs so that you don't have to worry about awkwardly stopping in the middle of a busy airport to re-distribute weight. Plus, reviewers rave about how accurate it is!
A mini belt bag that'll surprise you with just how roomy it is. Use it to keep your phone, wallet, headphones, (and maybe even a protein bar to snack on) close to you and easily accessible. It's also great for use on the plane so that your small essentials are never out of reach!
A luggage drink caddy for anyone who considers Starbucks an airport essential. This sticks right on top of your wheeled luggage and has two pockets so that you can place your phone, snacks, and most importantly your peppermint mocha to power you through until you're *finally* seated on the plane!
A lightweight anti-theft backpack because it's waterproof and has a wet bag, shoe compartment, laptop compartment, luggage strap, and a built-in charging port. It's also spacious while still being able to fit under an airplane seat.
A handy RFID-blocking travel wallet that can store so many of your usual travel and wallet contents, you'll think Hermione cast an undetectable extension charm on it. It can store your passport, boarding pass, three credit cards, a slim card, your ID, a ticket, your phone, your coins, a key, a pen, and.. I think that's it? This is great for keeping everything together, especially for a multi-destination trip!
A Trtl neck pillow with soft fleece support that might actually make a restful nap on a plane possible. Its ergonomic design keeps your head from nodding back and forth to help avoid aches and strains. Your family activity-packed trip will probably already deprive you of sleep — might as well get as much as you can on the way there!
Or an adjustable infinity pillow if you want something a little more cushiony. This one's designed with 360-degree support, so if you usually find yourself slowly falling sideways as you doze off, this pillow's got your back (or should I say... neck).
A set of splurge-worthy Bose noise-canceling headphones, because can any of us even hope for an enjoyable flight without some top-notch sound quality? These babies have spatial audio that gives you a totally immersive, crystal clear sound experience and a battery life that will outlive any almost flight. 😍
And if you're traveling with a little one, this comfy pair of kids' headphones! They have a soft padded cushion, adjustable headband, and can be easily folded and stored in tight spaces. They also come in multiple fun colors and will help keep your kiddo entertained while you try to sneak in some shut-eye.
A backseat hook that lets you hang smaller bags and backpacks to give our besties in the backseat some much-needed leg room. Or use it as a hook for the designated car trash bag on those long road trips!
A large Béis suitcase you'll soon consider the luggage piece of your dreams. This spacious 29-inch suitcase features lots of pockets and can be expanded to give you that extra space you'll need for all those gifts and souvenirs. And don't stress about its weight — it has a weight limit indicator that'll let you know if your baggage is too heavy!
Or a lightweight three-piece luggage set that comes with a 28-inch suitcase, a 24-inch suitcase, and a carry-on 20-inch suitcase. They each have a TSA-accepted lock and 360-degree spinner wheels that'll make it super easy to bob and weave through the crowd as you rush from security to your gate.
A pack of Neutrogena portable makeup remover wipes — the iconic wipes in travel form! No more need to shimmy your way out of your seat to cleanse your face in the tiny bathroom, or carry a bulky pack of towelettes in your carry-on. These are gentle, effective, and will have your face clean in a snap.
A travel-friendly blanket-slash-pillow if you're someone who's constantly chilly on airplanes. This soft (and super cute, might I add) creation will let you stay warm and cozy without having to take up extra space — it turns into a portable pouch that you can clip to your backpack or carry-on!
A cooling, memory foam contoured sleep mask for when all you wanna do is catch some Zs on your flight but your neighbor with a reading light or open window has other ideas. 🙄 This puts no pressure on your eyes and completely blocks out light while still allowing you to freely blink, so that you can get some beauty sleep before you land!
A pack of super-comfy wax earplugs because they'll let you finally be able to nap on your plane ride or at the hotel (despite your S.O.'s constant snoring). They block out noises by comfortably molding to the shape of your inner ear! Perfect for longer travel days when you just. need. some. sleep.
Or a set of Earplanes that help relieve in-flight ear discomfort, clogging, and popping by filtering and helping to regulate air pressure. Truly lifesavers — especially for those of us who dread taking off/landing because of the drastic change in altitude!
A bottle of 100% drug-free, fast-dissolving melatonin pills if you're someone who has trouble getting some nap time in while on a plane (or anywhere!). It has over 78,000 5-star ratings, with many reviewers raving about how effective it is at helping them drift off into restful sleep *without* making them feel drowsy.
A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount to use with your tray table, chair arm, luggage handle, or really any flat surface! They can dare to delay your flight again — you'll just sit back and sip your chai tea latte as you commence your annual Harry Potter marathon and block out the busy buzz of the airport.
An I Dew Care dry shampoo if your hair tends to get a lil' greasy on long plane or car rides (if you can't relate, I envy you). This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Plus — it's a powder, so it's less of a hassle to travel with!
An in-flight foot hammock — trust me, you're gonna want to try this. Just hang it on the arms of your tray table and rest your feet on the cushion for some relieving elevation. Many reviewers (especially those on the shorter side!) say it's helped them prevent soreness and swelling on long flights.
An inflatable footrest that'll give any economy seat some first-class comfort. It can be adjusted to three different heights and can help relieve some of the back pain that is often caused by sitting for long periods of time. It also comes with a drawstring bag and can be compressed to be super compact when on the go. And don't worry — reviewers rave about how easy it is to inflate and deflate (no pump necessary!).
A set of Purell portable hand sanitizers because they'll let you stay in your seat and skip the line for the tiny bathroom when it's time to get rid of the germs your hands have come in contact with halfway into your flight (spoiler, it's a *lot*😬). These will kill 99.9% of those germs, and you can even clip them to your bag for easy access!
A fun little snack spinner that'll be your best friend if you're traveling with picky eaters — especially picky kiddos! It lets you carry up to five kinds of snacks in a compact way. Plus, some of us just need some VARIETY in our array of road trip munchies.
A set of Sea Bands if you tend to get motion sickness on plane rides (or really anything that moves). It applies acupressure to each wrist and helps relive nausea and vomiting so that you can finally enjoy your much-deserved vacay.
A highly portable small power bank charger because having a quick and easy way to get a charge on your phone is a MUST when traveling anywhere — especially with all those pics and videos you'll be taking for the 'Gram! Oh, and it has over 71,000 5-star ratings!
A Saucemoto dip clip that'll take one thing off of your co-pilot duties. This lets your car do all the sauce-holding, leaving you free to be the DJ and give the driver (almost) all the right directions.
A roomy water-resistant duffel bag, which is the perfect travel companion for rainy days — you can even take it as extra storage room for new purchases and souvenirs you'll be bringing back home! It comes with several interior pockets, a wet pocket (great for toiletries!), a tablet sleeve, and a strap to keep it secured to your luggage as you rush around the airport.
A super convenient handheld mini fan, because we all know how stuffy long flights can get! Whether you hold it in your hand or set it down on the tray in front of you, it gives off a powerful, refreshing airflow. And guess what? It also doubles as a flashlight *and* backup charger. Talk about being tiny but mighty!
An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter if you're tired of having to use wired headphones during your flight. With this, you can easily connect to your seat TV screen with your AirPods and enjoy your selection of movies and TV shows without any annoying wires in the way.
A backseat car video monitor so that you can keep an eye on your bundle of joy with a rear-facing carseat. Now when you notice it's gotten unusually quiet for a backseat full of kids, you can check the monitor to ensure that they have (thankfully) fallen asleep after a few fights over a bag of fruit snacks.
A waterproof car seat cover if you're traveling with a four-legged bestie in the back! This can be converted to both hammock style and car bench style with its anti-skid zipper. You'll finally be able to protect your freshly-cleaned seats from your furry friend, who just got done living his best life splashing through salt water and rolling in the sand.
And a backseat dog zipline to keep your energetic pup in place (while still letting them stick their head out the window!) for those of us with dogs that just love to hop up into the front seat with us, as if we're not already busy enough trying to figure out where the heck we're going.
A hybrid travel planner and journal — especially perfect if you're the "mom" of the group and love having all the plans for the upcoming trip organized ahead of time. It also has areas that let you document your experiences throughout the trip so that you can look back on them to help you get through your post-travel blues!
A pair of compression socks so you *don't* have to dread that long flight. These give you that extra comfort while in the air if you're prone to swelling in your feet and legs — and they're actually pretty stylish!
An inflatable wedge pillow if your head is constantly rolling off of your airplane seat's headrest — lean on this instead! You can place your head on its comfy top and rest your arms by looping them at the bottom. Now you can catch up on some much needed sleep until you reach your destination.