31 Underrated Travel Products You'll Be So Smug About

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A 2-in-1 nausea relief inhaler designed to work FAST on spontaneous nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and general queasiness (having a human body is hard). You can either use it as a scent inhaler or rub it directly on the tip of your nose for relief.
A set of luxurious Fomin antibacterial paper soap sheets that come in tea tree oil, sweet orange, and refreshing lavender scents, so even when you're washing up on the side of the road, you can feel like the belle of the ball. Reviewers are especially obsessed with how well these lather with just a little water, giving them an effective, delectable-smelling clean!
A 3-in-1 charging cord to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time. (It's giving witchcraft??) This just solved all your "welp, everything's dying and there's only one outlet in this car/on this flight/in this teensy hotel room" problems for good.
A weighted eye mask that's basically like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they're hollowed out in the middle and won't rest right on top of your eyes.
Moroccanoil's Mini Must-Haves Sampler, which is so affordable that I'm not not pinching myself to make sure I'm awake. Reviewers especially love these teensy versions for traveling in ~luxury~ on the cheap, and for trying these beloved splurge-worthy products without committing to the whole price first!
A set of Tide Sink Packs you can use to do laundry right in the sink when the heat has you sweating through all your clothes on your trip like a human geyser. Now the WHOLE WORLD is your laundry machine!!
A Stasher makeup and toiletries bag so leakproof and easy to wash that it will become the MVP of travelers with beauty products. Plus, you KNOW when Stasher says leakproof, they sure mean it — this food-grade silicone is the same material they use for their iconic food storage bags, which is so durable you can literally put it in the dishwasher.
Solarcaine Aloe Sunburn Relief Spray for when those vacation sunburns aren't just an "ouch" but a full on "YIKES!" This is designed for fast-acting, long-lasting relief from burning, pain, *and* itching, so it will be your secret weapon for summer sunburns, scrapes, and bug bites.
A chic minimalist silicone wedding band to temporarily replace the real one, so you can go on long hikes, ocean swims, and treks all over new cities without worrying about losing or dirtying your actual ring.
A set of hat clips for anyone out here determined to beat the "you're only allowed to have two personal items on this flight" allegations 👀. This lets you strap your big-brimmed hat right onto your carry-on or backpack without anyone asking you to stuff it inside where it'll get all bent out of shape.
A Lululemon-inspired mini wristlet wallet set that looks just like their $50 version, and also easily holds cash, cards, and lip balms, so you don't have to deal with the whole muss and fuss of a purse if you're just going for a stroll near the hotel. Plus, you know what they say — keep your friends close and your beloved lippies closer.
A cordless mini travel water flosser so teensy and adorable that you'll be extra surprised by its powerful, deep cleaning water pulses. Reviewers love this handy on-the-go alternative to flossing, especially those with sensitive gums, braces, or built-in retainers they need to work around!
A pack of super lightweight collapsible travel hangers perfect for hotel rooms that only have two measly sad hangers or longer trips or camping excursions where you need an effective way to hang clothes up to dry.
An anti-theft "sock wallet" that laughs in the face of pickpockets who think you left your valuables in your shorts like a common tourist. These are also made with breathable, lightly cushioned, blister-preventive material so you can run and bike in them with ease!
An RFID-blocking crossbody phone wallet perfect for anyone who has a chronic case of ~travel bug~ — this is an easy, hands-free way to keep all your belongings safe, plus have quick and easy access to them at all times. (Listen, you never know when you're going to need to make an emergency gelato purchase!!)
A set of waterproof "wet bags" you will curse yourself for not buying YEARS AGO, because they are tiny little lifesavers when you're on the move. Reviewers use these to cart wet suits and towels from the beach and pool, sweaty clothes from the gym, and soiled clothes and burp cloths in diaper bags. It even has a little snap closure if you want to hook it to a stroller or bag (and the color combos are TOO CUTE).
A portable hanging luggage organizer for the ultimate lazy unpacker hack — all you have to do is pack your clothes in this, fold it into your suitcase, and then magically unfurl it in a hotel closet for access to all your stuff. Guess who's going to be the first one to the hotel pool after check in??? (You. It's you.)
A leakproof collapsible water bottle to make you feel a little bit like a witch when you roll it back up and it just ~disappears~ conveniently in your carry-on or beach bag.
A super lightweight, UPF protective travel umbrella for anyone who wants a durable, no frills option for rain and sun protection that they're not going to cry about if they forget it in a random Starbucks (don't look at meeeee).
Alleyoop's portable travel razor, a TSA-approved travel GODSEND that comes equipped with two triple-blade razors, a moisturizing balm, and a water spray bottle all tucked into one ergonomic, compact case. Forget the whole shower routine — the world is now your quick-shaving oyster!
A compact but mighty 2-in-1 wall charger and portable power bank for the ultimate hybrid travel gadget. This lets you use that one measly outlet in your hotel room to charge three devices at once — laptops included! — *and* holds its own charge so you can juice up all those gizmos when you're on the run, too.
A cup holder tray you can snap into your car for some *instant* fast food luxury — now instead of eating your McDonald's out of your lap, you can set it on this tray and feel like a full-fledged human, no matter how long you've been on the road. It even had a spot to hold your phone upright if you want to eat and stream something!
A rechargeable itty bitty mini white noise maker with 15 non-looping sounds that is an absolute space-saving *godsend* for parents or anyone traveling somewhere noisy. Pop this baby on in the hotel room and get the good night's sleep you deserve.
A sleek, cleverly designed expandable hardside carry-on suitcase that stores flat when you're storing it at home or stashing it in a hotel room, but magically expands to accommodate your things when you're jetsetting. This even comes with a built-in TSA-approved lock and USB/USB-C charging port!
A chic coffee cup holder so you can carry your iced beverage but keep your hands free to text and take Instagram-worthy travel pics with your phone. Reviewers also love this for keeping the cold condensation off their hands.
A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins to keep things from going "kaboom!!" in your carryon as soon as you reach altitude. These extend to fit both full-size and travel-size toiletries like shampoo, sunscreen, foundation, or any other liquids you'd rather not find spilled all over your socks and underwear post-flight.
A Vesta Loop travel pillow that's basically like a personalized pool noodle for your neck — this firm pillow twists (and stays PUT) to support you as evenly as possible, whether you're upright on a flight, conking out on the road, or need extra support when the hotel pillows aren't up to snuff.
A portable extendable power strip to save your technologically-dependent butt when you end up in a hotel with one (1) measly outlet. Even if it's an absurd distance from the bed, this will extend so your gadgets are all close by, and easily charge all of them at once.
A pack of Neuromints made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics designed to give you energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. All of the zing you need to keep your traveling energy up, with none of the crash. (Or 15 mid-afternoon trips to the bathroom!!)
A car dashboard anti-slip pad designed to be sticky enough that nothing will ever slide off that surface again — I'm talking phones, GPS screens, baby mirrors, glasses, or even just cute little accessories to liven the place up. It's like having a lil' sticky trap for your stuff right in your car.
A reusable, *delightfully* portable gel lint roller for quick lil' touch-ups both at home and abroad, because you just plain never know when you're going to experience the full-body serotonin of a furry friend pouncing on you. Not only is this little sphere cute as a button, but all you have to do to restore its stickiness is wash the interior.