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21 Travel Essentials That Are So Helpful, They'll Seriously Make You Wonder How You Ever Survived Without Them

Let's be honest, going on vacation = yayyyyyyyyy! Stressing about packing = nayyyyyyyyyyy. Here are a couple of tried and tested products to make your next trip easier. Actual footage of you BEFORE reading this post. 1. A functional set of packing cubes that let you cram in wayyyyyyyy more stuff while keeping it all nice and organized. Now while unpacking, you don't have to pull out every single piece of clothing when you're looking for your favourite shirt. As a frequent traveller, these packing cubes are a must have. I pack my entire family's vacation outfits with these cubes into one luggage. Each kid gets their own cube! There are a variety of sizes so that you can choose what fits best in them. I NEVER travel without them now. Get a set of packing cubes from Amazon Canada for $28.75 (available in 6 colors and different sizes). 2. A stylish Samsonite Spinner Carry-On that's spacious while still being lightweight, so that you don't have to worry about paying those overweight bag fees. Amazon Canada Other features include a TSA-approved lock and spinner wheels for smooth sailing. Plus theres and an expandable zipper so that you can fit all those cute souvenirs you bought on vacation. Win-win! Get it from Amazon Canada for $199.99. 3. Or a capacious travel backpack that makes the most of your personal item allowance while fitting snugly under the seat. It has a built-in USB port, a sleeve for you laptop, and a shoe compartment. This thing is like the MVP of backpacks. Amazon Canada Get it from Amazon Canada for $45.99 (available in two sizes and nine colours). 4. A very supportive travel pillow that'll help you feel refreshed when you arrive at your destination. These have gone TikTok viral for a reason! They're less bulky than traditional travel pillows, and provide neck support so that you can catch some zzzzzzz's on those long journeys. Amazon Canada Ciera Velarde, an editor here at BuzzFeed, also loves this! She says:"I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow." Get it from Amazon Canada for $59.99 CAD. 5. A travel blanket and pillow set to keep you comfortable during those long trips, or even longer layovers in freezing airports. Just unzip the pillow and pull out the blanket if you're cold. Then fold it back into the sleeve to make a pillow. Easy peasy! It also clips onto your carry-on bag or luggage for your convenience. Get it from Amazon Canada for $33.93 CAD (available in nine colours). 6. A waterproof Kindle that feels like a pocket-sized gateway to another world. It's sleek, glare-free, and packed with enough storage to carry hundreds of books. Plus, its battery lasts far beyond your five-hour flight — up to 10 weeks! Former BuzzFeeder Abby Kass swears by her Kindle as a travel must-have: "Yes, that is me sitting in a pool in Hawaii holding my Kindle over the water without fear or stress that if it falls in, it will break. Truly living my best life." Get it from Amazon Canada for $184.99. 7. A set of elevated earplugs to drown out all that extra plane noise. They come in six different colour options so you can still slay while being totally zen. Amazon Canada These earplugs reduce noise up to 26 DdB and are made with super soft silicone. It comes with four different ear tip sizes for the perfect fit and are easy to clean. Get it from Amazon Canada for $29.95. 8. Or, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones so that you can listen to some tunes in total peace. These headphones are perfect for those extra long flights with their 40-hour battery life. There's even a cool five-minute fast charge feature that gets you an extra four hours of playtime. They come in black, blue, and white. Get it from Amazon Canada for $49.98 (usually $99.99). 9. A foldable water bottle that will keep you hydrated on your journey AND your vacation. Just remember to empty it out before going through security. It comes in two different colours and a variety of sizes. Get it from Amazon Canada for $22.99 CAD. 10. A passport holder to keep all of those important documents safe 'n sound while you travel. It can hold up to four passports, numerous credits cards, cash, and keys. Thanks to the zipper, nothing will fall out. Amazon Canada There's even an outer pocket that holds your cell phone for easy access. Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.99 CAD. 11. A smartphone mount so that you can catch up on allllllll your favourite TV shows on your next flight. It clips onto the seat back tray so that you can have your hands free for more important plane snacking. Get it from Amazon Canada for $13.29 CAD (regularly $15.99). 12. A digital luggage scale that is absolutely necessary if you are an over-packer (like me!). Although compact, this scale can weigh luggage up to 110 pounds. This is perfect for anyone who has just been "eyeballing it" this whole time. Your life is about to be changed! Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.98 CAD (regularly $19.99). 13. An Apple AirTag that'll help you keep track of your luggage after you've checked it in. Now you don't have to panic at the baggage claim or wonder if your luggage made the flight connection. Kyle Richmond / BuzzFeed It's super easy to pair with your iPhone and it'll tell you exactly how far away your item is, so things will be a cinch to locate. Get it from Amazon Canada for $108.99 CAD. 14. Some Tide sink packets that let you quickly wash your dirty clothes right in the sink. They're super compact and can easily fit in your toiletries bag. Trust us, you'll be really glad you packed these when you're down to your last pair of clean underwear. Amazon Canada BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly is a big fan of these: "Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. I've packed these on international trips to much success!" Get a pack of three from Amazon Canada for $14.99 CAD. 15. A travel-sized container of Downy wrinkle release which is like a little miracle in a bottle. It smooths out the creases and wrinkles of your clothes — no ironing board required! It even eliminates odours and static, too. 16. A handy little strap that keeps all your personal items — jacket, purse, emotional support neck pillow — bundled up together. Now you can sprint through the airport without accidentally leaving a trail of stuff behind you. Get it from Amazon Canada for $9.49+ CAD (available in five colors and packs of two). 17. Or a chic travel belt that keeps your handbag securely attached to your suitcase handle. Never worry about losing your purse again, because it'll be right where you left it — riding shotgun on your suitcase. Get it from Amazon Canada for $18.99 CAD (available in black and pink). 18. A TSA-approved 16-piece travel toiletries set that lets you bring your favourite products on vacation. Now you don't have to spend more money on the travel-size versions. These reusable, leakproof containers keep your luggage mess-free. Amazon Canada The set comes with four bottles, four jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers (to help transfer creams), one funnel (to help transfer liquids), one cleaning brush, a page of labels, and a bag that everything fits in. Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.46. 19. A pack of wet wipes that'll come to the rescue when your assigned seat has a mystery mess on it. You can use these antibacterial wipes to keep your hands clean too since they wash and disinfect at the same time. Bianca Guzzo / BuzzFeed Former Buzzfeed Shopping writer Bianca Guzzo loves these wipes: "These babies are my top travel essential (especially if I'm going on a plane). Once I get to my seat, I like to wipe absolutely everything down from the headrest to the tray. I'm never not amazed when the wipe comes back a lovely brown shade but at least I know my spot is clean." Get ten packs of 20 wipes from Amazon Canada for $36.80. 20. A waterproof travel cable organizer to keep all your chargers, earbuds, and other cords from becoming a tumbleweed that takes up a quarter of your bag. It has different compartments so you can easily find what you need without any unnecessary digging or detangling! Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four sizes and seven colors). 21. And finally, a foldable jewellery organizer with an earring panel, necklace holders, padded ring rolls, and zippered compartments to organize all your different accessories. It's made from soft quilted cotton so that all your jewellery doesn't break. No more tangled jewellery! Amazon Canada Get it from Amazon for $24.99 CAD (available in two sizes and four colors). Those are our picks! With those products, this will be you on your next trip: