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If You, Like Me, Pack Like A Doomsday Prepper, Then You'll Be Very Happy These 41 Travel Products Exist

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01-05-2025

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If You, Like Me, Pack Like A Doomsday Prepper, Then You'll Be Very Happy These 41 Travel Products Exist

1. A packing list pad that's *very* comprehensive and can help you decide what you need to pack in your checked bag versus your carry-on. It even includes essential documents like your passport and ID, because forgetting those would be a nightmare. Say goodbye to anxiously trying to remember if you brought a charger because this simple list has already thought of everything for you! Amazon Promising review:"I hate packing — I mean, I really hate packing! I am always afraid I am going to forget something, and the entire ordeal is a stressful one for me. Since I have to travel a lot, this is a game changer. No more guessing if I forgot my underwear — everything I need is on this list. I am thinking of just keeping one bag totally packed, filled with the items on the list, and just add my suit in when I am ready to travel. :)" — Dr. Oceanfront Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three colors). 2. An Apple AirTag because when you've packed half your closet, losing a bag isn't an option. This gadget allows you to track your luggage right from your phone, so whether it's under the plane or taking an unexpected detour to another city, you'll always know where it is. Promising review:"I have never used these in over 2 million miles of traveling by plane. However, after a recent trip to Europe, I will never leave home with them again. They saved me when my bags were placed on a connecting flight. Upon arrival, when my bags never showed. I went to the airline's lost baggage center. They could not tell me where my bags were. I had to show them that they were sitting in Terminal E at the Atlanta airport. They are now part of every piece of luggage we own." — Amazon Customer BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly had a similar positive experience using her AirTags during international travel — you can read her story here! Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a four-pack for $69.99). 3. A compact first aid kit stocked with essentials for scrapes, blisters, stings, and any random splinters you get while backpacking through Europe. It's small enough to toss in your bag but packed enough to keep any minor injuries from turning into trip-ruining emergencies. This compact first aid kit includes 10 round bandage adhesive strips, five butterfly strips, 100 small (40x10mm) strips, 100 standard adhesive strips, one triangle bandage, 10 gauze swabs, five cotton swabs, one burn dressing, one instant ice pack, one emergency blanket, eight soap wipes, one PBT bandage, a pair of plastic scissors, a tourniquet, one adhesive tape, a pair of tweezers, one set of safety pins, 10 wipe pads, and a sturdy first aid bag. Promising review: "Perfect for my vacation, a 'just in case' kit. Definitely worth the value, a neatly packed first aid kit with ease of use. It fits perfectly in luggage, looks great, and all its contents are suitable for use should an emergency occur." — Samora Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 11 colors and three sizes). 4. A capacious travel backpack to make the most out of your personal item (just make sure you can still stuff it under the seat). It has two laptop sleeves, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB charging port, a shoe compartment, and a bag to isolate your dirty clothes or keep liquids away from your electronics. This thing is like the LeBron of backpacks. 🏀 Promising reviews:"Lots of space. I bought this for a business trip so I could carry my laptop and clothes for two nights and not check a bag at the airport. This worked perfectly and looks nice." — Angie J "This is the second bag we ordered. It holds sooooo much. We use a carry-on and this bag for our trips to Florida. No more checking bags." — Georgette Get it from Amazon for $22.29+ (available in four sizes and 34 styles). 5. An Arden Cove anti-theft *and* waterproof vegan-leather purse with enough space for all your travel essentials, and even a Kindle. There's an RFID-blocking compartment for your cards, so you don't need to bring your wallet if you don't want to. This is just THE "it girl" of travel purses. Arden Cove is a woman-owned brand founded by sisters Carmen and Karin Yuen after carrying disappointing bags and gear while globetrotting. It has a waterproof body and zipper, slash-proof lining all around, locking zippers, RFID blocking material, a chain shoulder that strap attaches to a post or chair, built-in wallet, shoulder pad on strap for added comfort, bottom studs to protect it from wear and tear when setting the bag down, and an interior D-ring to attach a keychain. Promising review:"Just got back from two weeks in Athens and the Greek islands and loved this purse for travel. It has all the security options that give piece of mind but it's also cute enough to take for an evening out. It's smaller than what I typically carry, but I found the interior design meant I eliminated a wallet and other internal holdalls, plus the position of the purse cross body made it a perfect location to easily get to my passport, phone, etc." — Chris Jones Get it from Amazon for $179 (available in seven colors and three chain drop lengths). 6. Or just an RFID-blocking travel wallet to keep your most important documents protected and together. This thing is nicely organized — so when you're going through security, you *won't* be frantically digging through your bag for your passport as the TSA agent glares at you. The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder. Promising review:"I bought this for traveling to make it easy to have my vaccine card, passport, cards, cash, and boarding tickets close and all in one place. But I've loved it so much that it's now become my everyday wallet for over a year! High quality and holds up well to daily use." — Lydia J Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 30 colors). 7. A travel brush with a hidden compartment so you can smuggle in those last few must-haves your overstuffed bag couldn't handle, like ibuprofen, toothpaste, Neosporin, and (of course) extra hair ties. The combo of boar and nylon bristles gently detangles without adding static — because travel days are chaotic enough without frizzy hair on top of it. This even comes with 20 hair ties if you're running low! Promising review: "I don't typically write product reviews, but this brush is amazing! It easily glides through and detangles wet or dry hair, and really helps in eliminating frizz and flyaways. Had a friend almost take it from me as it went right through her thick hair extensions without getting snagged or caught. The in-brush storage is genius, too — no more fumbling around searching for accessories!" — Stefanie Genovesi Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two colors). 8. A set of Snug Plugs for those old, worn-out hotel outlets that can't hold a charger to save their life. Just pop it in the outlet, and voila! — no more waking up for a jam-packed day only to realize your phone didn't charge overnight because the adapter fell out of the wall. Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review:" I'm a flight attendant and spend a TON of time in hotel rooms. Sometimes there is limited outlet availability and often, the outlets that are available have been so used that they are extremely loose. I travel with several devices that require nightly charging, no exceptions. These little Snug Plugs have been a game changer! I don't have to drain external batteries to make sure my phone charges and my alarm goes off. I don't have to stack things on the bathroom countertop where the only usable plugs are. They take up no extra space in my charging cord bag. They're great! Well worth the money!" — Dana Young Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99 (available in a pack of 25 and a glow-in the dark option). 9. A slim-profile phone power bank that'll keep your phone juiced up when there's no time to sit and charge the battery during your super short layover. This one is small but mighty (it can fully charge an iPhone up to three times!) and perfect to have with you on long days. Promising review:"Originally bought this for a business conference I had. What a life saver. Not only did it get me through the conference, but it got me though a six-hour travel day while listening and participating in Zoom meetings. It is lightweight and fits in your jacket pocket." — Allison Graham Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in two colors and in a pack of two). 10. Or a solar-powered portable charger so you don't end up lost in the middle of Bali with a dead phone and zero access to Google Maps (or Translate). It can charge two devices at once, is waterproof, and comes with built-in LED flashlights *and* a mini compass — basically, it's the "just in case" hero you'll want in your bag at all times. You can also charge it via outlet! Promising review: "I got this power bank for camping and general backup power, and it's been a solid purchase. The battery lasts a long time — I can charge my phone several times before needing to recharge it. The dual USB ports are handy for charging two devices at once, and the fast charging actually works. The built-in flashlight is bright and useful, especially at night. The solar charging is a nice feature, but it's slow, so I wouldn't rely on it as the main way to recharge. Still, it's great for keeping the battery topped up if you're outside all day. It feels durable, not flimsy like some other power banks. Overall, a great option if you need something reliable for travel, camping, or emergencies." — E Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 11. A lightweight electric water purifier in case you travel to a country where you can't drink the tap water or end up in a situation where you have to drink questionable river water. It has a five-stage filtration system, can run for up to 15 days (!!) on a single charge, and can recharge via solar panel, car power, or a portable battery. There's even a built-in emergency light and a handy storage bag that clips to your belt or bag! Just put the pump in the water you want to drink, then turn on the machine and it'll flow through the filter and come out of the spout. Promising review: "My three friends went on a river trip. Each of us had our own water purifier. Mine was the only electric one, and let me tell you, it is super convenient. Every time we had a quick stop, I provided the water for everybody so we could roll camp up quicker. When we would stop for the night, they would pull out their gravity filters. While I think it might be good to have both, the rechargeable battery on my water filter was just a super selling point. We were out for three days and I did not have to recharge it." — Zatoichievi Get it from Amazon for $49.98 (available in two colors). 12. Some Tide sink packets that allow you to wash your smelly clothes in the sink so they don't stink up your bag. These can easily fit in your toiletries bag — even when it's packed to the brim — and you'll be so glad you brought them when you run out of clean underwear. Tide 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!" Promising review: "I bought these just in case. I'm the overly prepared type. And then I was sitting there in Florence eating this incredible sandwich for lunch, and it all came pouring out the bottom on to my linen pants. Olive oil, liquid from sundried tomatoes.... FUUUUUUUUDGE. Luckily we were eating in our room, so I immediately stripped my pants off, put them in the tub and dumped in two of these Tide packets. We'd packed carry-on only, so I needed these pants frequently! The Tide saved the day. They also came in handy to refresh my husband's socks after walking around in the heat all day. GET THEM. It's an easy pack and a no-brainer." — NolaForever Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.35 (available in two scents and four pack sizes). 13. And a Tide stain removing pen to save the day when your only white shirt ends up with coffee on it. Just keep it in your bag, because the last thing you need is a rogue stain ruining your meticulously planned outfit rotation. To use, blot off any extra residue, press the tip to the stain to get the cleaner flowing, then gently rub it in. And just repeat if the stain's being stubborn! Promising review: "I have many in bag, car, office, home... anywhere I need to be covered. This pen is an absolute lifesaver for spills and unexpected stains, especially on the go. It fits perfectly in my purse or backpack, making it super convenient for travel or just daily use. While it's not magic on every type of stain, it works wonders on most food and drink spills. Highly recommend having one of these around for those 'uh-oh' moments!" — Emine Arikan Get a pack of five from Amazon for $13.32 (available in various pack sizes). 14. A portable door lock giving you some extra peace of mind when the shoddy Airbnb locks just don't cut it. Just slide the metal plate into the door strike, close the door, and lock it in place with the red handle — no extra tools needed! Amazon Elizabeth also has this and advises: "Just make sure that if you pack in your carry-on, it's easily accessible because I've had TSA pull me aside a few times to see what it is." Promising review:"My best guy friend bought this for me and I love it. I'm a flight attendant and am in hotels 4–5 nights a week. Sometimes the 'locks' just don't feel sturdy enough. This device gives me an extra layer of security and allows me to sleep at night. I keep it in my flight bag." — Emilia Duren Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in packs of two and four). 15. A pack of 30 aluminum-free deodorant wipes made with a blend of coconut milk and essentials oils to remove any unwanted odors while leaving behind a fresh coconut scent. They're perfect for road trips, camping, long flights, or anywhere you might not be near a shower for a while. Promising review:"I use these wipes almost daily since I do most of my work outside with children. They're soft, easy to use, and I can easily chuck them in my bag for travel. They smell amazing and remove odor instantly, leaving a fresh coconut scent! 10/10, everyone should get these!" — Andrea Pizzotti Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $5.99 (also available in packs of two or four). 16. A set of "wine wands" if you love wine, but can't seem to enjoy it without your head pounding in the morning. This clever little device comes with filters that help remove histamines and sulfites — common culprits behind headaches and hangovers. It's super portable, so you'll be good to go for any spur-of-the-moment "we're on vacation" drinks! Amazon PureWine is a small business that specializes in wine accessories. These are single use and disposable, so you can just toss it when you're done! Promising review:"I'm a wine lover and migraine sufferer. Wine plus migraines do not work. Some wines give me headaches, and some give me migraines. Some wines also made my chest red and itchy. Kinda scary. I had to stop drinking certain wines altogether. This wand is incredible. The first thing I noticed was that the wine tasted 'fresher.' I don't know how to explain it. No headaches since using it. I also gifted packs of these for Christmas to family members." — J. K. Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in larger packs). 17. A 2-in-1 hair tool that curls and straightens so you can achieve the perfect balance of texture and shine with just one tool. It's easy to pack for trips and dual-voltage so you can have gorgeous hair no matter what country you're visiting. Just be sure to still pack a plug adapter if you're traveling to another country! Promising review:" Traveled with just a carry-on and personal item from USA to Italy and this worked perfectly. Convenient size for luggage and worked perfectly as a curler or straightener! My hair looked cute the entire trip so I was happy!" — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors). 18. A sleek mini travel umbrella you can toss in a tote in case the sky decides to give you a spontaneous shower. It also has a nifty carrying case that'll keep all your stuff from getting soaked in water. Promising review:"Bought this cheap, lightweight umbrella for an autumn trip to Edinburgh. It worked perfectly!! It was really windy there, and it did pop inside out a few times, but I just pushed it back into place. The pod holder is really great for folding it up when wet and keeping your bag safe from it!" — Lynn Thompson "I bought this to take with me on our honeymoon instead of bringing a big umbrella. This umbrella is great quality and super functional. It folds up easy and I love that it come with a carry case. It fits right in my purse nicely." — kaitlyn Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in many colors and packs). 19. Or a compact, foldable Hairbrella to keep in your bag for when the weather app lies, and it IS, in fact, raining, and you don't want your freshly styled hair to get ruined. Plus, you can't let a little rain stop you from exploring the streets of Paris! Amazon Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that has been creating fashionable hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather since 2016. Promising review: "I wore this on a rainy work trip and was so glad I had it! I walked to my office in the rain one morning (15 minutes in moderate rainfall) and my silk press was PERFECT after I got into the building and took it off. I even took some headshots later in the day. When walking back to the hotel after work I neglected to put it on because it wasn't actively raining. Well, I forgot about humidity, so when I stepped into my hotel room my hair was reverting and poofed up! I truly believe in this product now; it is a must during silk press season! It's well made, comfortable once you adjust it, and silky soft on the inside." — Olivia Danae Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in 10 colors). 20. Plus, a pair of reusable waterproof shoe covers so those white sneakers you wear every day can stay white instead of getting soaked and covered in mud from all the rain. (There are only so many pairs of shoes you can bring on a trip, so keeping them clean is high priority!) These have a handy elastic tie at the ankle so they stay securely on and don't let any water in. Check the handy sizing chart on the product listing so you can find your ideal fit! Promising reviews: "Exactly as described. The size was exactly right for my shoe size. Perfect for a trip, as they take up very little space in a suitcase and work quite well to keep the rain out and puddles away from shoes." — Caroljean Get a pair from Amazon for $15.89 (available in unisex sizes S–4XL and five styles). 21. A toiletry bag kit with a hanging organizer, a cosmetic bag, and a waterproof pouch perfect for stashing accessories, wet swimsuits, or even your "I hope I don't need these" emergency underwear. It keeps everything in one place, and you can simply hang it up when you arrive instead of begrudgingly reorganizing all your stuff at the hotel. Tripped Travel Gear is a small business that makes a bunch of cool products to make packing so much easier! Promising review: " Got this for a 12-day trip to Europe with only carry-on luggage. So many compartments, making it easy to stash all your toiletries with room to spare. It's so lightweight that it didn't add to overall baggage weight significantly." — Kristen Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in seven colors). 22. A pack of vacuum-free space-saving compression bags so you can bring all your bulky sweaters and jackets on that trip to Scotland. These are great for cramming as much as you can (and then some) into your suitcase, AND they make it much easier to sort through your carry-on to pull out toiletries or other items for security. Just pack in your clothes, roll up the bag, and watch as the excess air is squeezed out. BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny." Promising review: "I travel monthly for work, usually gone for 4–5 days. Before these, I would have to check a bag. Dress shirts and pants roll up nicely and stay wrinkle free. It's tempting to want to over-stuff these, but if you're packing golf shirts or cloths with 'slippery' fabric, they slide out of the top of the bag as you get close to the end. The clips take a minute to get used to, but after a couple of times zipping up the bags, it's pretty easy." — BigSkinny Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98. 23. Or a pack of vacuum-seal bags if manually squeezing out the air feels like too much work. These come with a travel-sized pump, so you won't need to worry about finding a vacuum in your hotel to pack for the trip home. Promising review: "Bought these bags for traveling and they work GREAT. They suck every last bit of air out of the bag, so I was able to fit more items and travel with just a carry-on, which is always a plus!" — ITSJUSTME Get them from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four sizes and various packs). 24. *Plus* a set of packing cubes to help you squeeze in more by keeping everything neat and compressed. You'll be amazed at how much you can fit in your luggage, and since everything is organized into little sections, it'll be a snap to unpack and get on with your trip! Promising review:"These packing cubes are the best. I use them for long weekends or two-week trips. They help me pack things as I would use them and locate what I need inside my suitcase, especially on trips where we change hotels every couple of days and don't unpack into the hotel closet." — Pat Get a set of eight packing cubes (also comes with a laundry bag) from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 15 colors and a set of six). 25. A Stow-N-Go travel organizer so you can sort every outfit, backup outfit, and backup-for-the-backup outfit before you even zip your suitcase — then when you get to your destination, you can just hang it up and have perfectly organized clothes for the entire trip. Plus, it has a zipper compartment at the bottom for putting all your dirty clothes in so they don't get mixed with clean items (forcing you to end up just washing everything when you get home). Promising review:"I just love it. I travel a lot. Now I don't have to hang anything up but my organizer. I can see what I pack and where everything is. Just love it. I can easily fit seven days' worth of outfits and three pairs of shoes in a carry-on suitcase. Just great." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in two sizes and nine colors). 26. A Subtl Beauty Stak for condensing up to 10 makeup products into one small stack — ideal for when your toiletry bag is already bursting but you still need ~options~. You can customize yours with anything from lip tints to face powder. And as convenient as it is for travel, it's also perfect to keep in your purse on the reg for touch-ups! Subtl Beauty Each stack also includes a mirror lid, a base, and a mini brush. Promising review:"I absolutely love how compact this product is. I have been pleasantly surprised at how natural the makeup feels and I love the natural look it provides. I originally purchased it for traveling, but have been using it daily and love it!" – Paula Bowie Get the Starter Stak from Subtl Beauty for $60 (available in 19 tones), or customize your own stack starting at $12 per layer, with up to 10 product types available. 27. A digital luggage scale — just strap it around the handle, pull up a little, and it'll tell you the weight of your suitcase! We all know that haunting feeling of approaching the check-in desk, not knowing if we'll have to A) pay way too much for a bag or B) open our suitcase on the floor in front of everyone and frantically rearrange everything. Promising review:"We use this in every trip to avoid paying for extra weight as we travel internationally quite often. I have tested in several ways and also always note the weigh number in the airport. After several trips, I can say that the accuracy of it is right within 2 lbs. I have it for almost two years and I am still using the same batteries." — Cass Young Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors, a pack of two, and another style). 28. A Megababe anti-chafing balm formulated with moisturizing ingredients like aloe, pomegranate, and grapeseed oil that help keep your thighs from rubbing themselves raw. Chafing hurts, but wearing short skirts and dresses is fun, so this product is honestly a game changer — and the stick is small enough to keep in your purse! Megababe Megababe is a woman-owned small business founded by Katie Sturino, an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and influencer. Promising review:"I was hesitant to buy this product because I wasn't sure if it would work or not, but WOW!!!!! It works!!!! Amazing!! I've been to a music festival for the past two years, and from walking too much, I've gotten the worst chafing. This year, I decided to buy this and use it during my two days at the music festival. No chafing whatsoever!!! I did reapply a few times (because I was walking tons/sweating). But seriously, this product is wonderful. I tried deodorant last year, and that was no help for me. This is my new go-to, and I'm excited to use it more this summer! Buy this!" — Queen268 Get it from Amazon, Target, or direct from Megababe for $14. 29. A solid Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen that'll come in clutch when you didn't plan on being out in the sun all day, but somehow ended up on a spontaneous beach hike. It works just as well as spray-on or lotion sunscreens, so you can enjoy your sunny vacation without burning up or spending waaay too much on sunscreen at your destination! Amazon Promising review: "This was my go-to sunscreen stick for YEARS. I don't even know why I stopped using it… I recently repurchased and remembered why I loved it so much. As a dry skin girly, it really helps keep my skin protected from the sun but also hydrated. Love, love, love!" — Kateri Brianna Get it from Amazon for $9.88. 31. A waterproof pouch so you can use your phone 🎶 under the sea 🎶 and get those cool underwater pics without worrying about ruining your expensive device! It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt. It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). Promising review:"I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck. And so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river, and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast-forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff's Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" — Julie McDonald Get it from Amazon for $6.29 (available in 12 colors and packs of two). 32. A foldable jewelry organizer with space for all your rings, earrings, necklaces, and then some — because narrowing down your accessory options just isn't happening. It's made from soft quilted cotton that compresses nicely so you can squeeze it in with everything else. Amazon, Promising review:"My favorite traveling item! Before I was sticking jewelry in ziplock bags and in my suitcase and I'd lose them in there or they'd tangle and I was limited on what I could bring. I bring this with me every time we go out of town for business." — Kristy and Jose Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). 33. A travel-size wrinkle-release spray because while rolling all your clothes into a tight ball may be convenient for packing, it does leave them looking a little crumpled. This guarantees you won't need to hunt down an iron or go to dinner with a crinkled shirt. Promising review:"Hate dragging out the old hotel iron and board, so I just spray my wrinkled clothes with this, and viola! Takes the wrinkles out, and off I go — no wrestling while putting the iron and board away. I even have a small travel iron or use my hair styling irons if I want a better finish, but this usually does the job nicely." — Audie Get it from Amazon for $6.05. 34. A reusable gel lint roller to keep your clothes looking pristine — even when your friend's cat turns your suitcase into their new nap spot. It's compact, easy to throw in your bag, and all it takes to restore its stickiness is washing the interior. If you're someone who wears a lot of black, this will definitely make your life better. Promising review: "Super easy to use and helpful during travel. You'll know when the lint roller is full as it will not pick up only more hair/lint. All you have to do is rinse the ball and rub off any excess, wait for it to dry, and then it will be good as new." — Zalayahg Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors and in packs of two or four). 35. A Bug Bite Thing because unfortunately bugs are everywhere, and you never know when one will getcha 😳 but this portable gadget will help relieve itchiness, swelling, and redness from those pesky bites. It's super easy to use — just place the tool over the bite, pull up on the handles until you feel a suction, hold for 20 seconds, then push the handles back down and you're done! You can also use it to treat bites and stings from bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, and sea lice. Bug Bite Thing is a family-owned small business established in 2017 that specializes in bug-bite relief products. Promising review:"I live in Florida and have had a huge mosquito problem lately. This thing is a miracle. I use it right after I get a mosquito bite and it still itches for 15–20 minutes, then no itching! It never itches again after that. It gets the saliva that the mosquito put into your skin and gets the saliva out! It heals way faster and no more itching! This is a lifesaver and a miracle!" — Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in five colors and multipacks). 36. A pack of mini perfume atomizers so you can switch scents depending on whether you're hitting the beach, heading to dinner, or just trying to mask the smell of your sweat until your next shower. These are super easy to fill, and reviewers love how the fine spray gives a nice, even application. To fill the atomizers, remove the spray cap from your perfume, then align the bottom of the atomizer with the bottle and repeatedly press it down until it's filled (but don't *overfill* it). Promising review: "I usually don't leave reviews but this was so worth the money. I'm traveling for the first time in 12 years and squeezing everything into one bag and a carry-on. This works for perfume, but I had the great idea of using it for things like my setting spray for when I travel. Game changer. Obviously only has about 15–30 sprays depending on how much you fill it, but this is great for a vacay or a weekend getaway other than perfumes!" — AnnCRosas Get them from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in packs of four or five in various colors). 37. A 3-in-1 travel razor that's got it all: a refillable spray bottle for easy skin prep, a shea butter moisturizing bar, and two triple-blade razor cartridges — i.e. everything you need for smooth, on-the-go shaving in one compact, travel-ready kit. Promising review:" I recently traveled and had no problem with TSA. I like the moisturizer; you can just rub it in. If you have coarse hair, the blades may dull sooner than later. I preferred just to wet my leg and then spray the water. It seemed to get more of a lather for me. Super convenient!!" — Western Pa mom/grandma Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in pink and blue). 38. A compact eight-compartment pill organizer to avoid cramming a bunch of medication and supplement bottles into your bag, effectively taking up all the space you needed for socks. Psst — if you don't fill up all the compartments with pills, it's also great for stashing your earrings during travel! (Shoutout to this TikToker for the hack.) Promising review:"My husband and I travel a lot and take a number of prescription drugs. It was always a hassle accessing our medication when needed, so I purchased this organizer to make things easier. I used a label maker and labeled each little compartment and it has performed wonderfully. I highly recommend this organizer to anyone who travels and needs medications throughout the day." — Jacqueline Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.97. (They don't sell them in singles, but if you don't want three, here's a similar option.) 39. A fast-drying microfiber towel you can fold into a compact square and fit into the smallest of carry-ons. It's perfect for travelers who aren't staying in hotels, and reviewers love to bring it camping because of how lightweight it is! Promising review:"I bought this for a trip to Mexico, during which we moved from pool to beach to ocean a lot. This towel was the perfect travel companion to keep me somewhat dry and get me to the next stop. I especially appreciated taking it on our snorkeling trip because it could fit easily in a waterproof bag with my other things and not get wet. It was a great blanket when it was chilly as well. And it dries so quickly so you can be ready for your next adventure. I like the bag it comes in to keep it contained within your tote bag too." — dmw Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 18 colors and six sizes). 40. Some reusable bottle bags to keep the fancy bottle of prosecco you're bringing back from Italy safe and sound. And if it *does* spill, you'll be happy to hear this bag is designed to catch all of the liquid, so your clothes and souvenirs will be safe! Amazon Promising review:"Bought to bring wine from France home from vacation. We bought three bottles (one of which was champagne). All three made it on the Eurostar and two flights in perfect condition." — Katie Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four styles). 41. A 30-pack of waterproof zippered pouches reviewers have used to organize everything from makeup and toiletries to chargers and snacks. Since they're transparent, you'll be able to easily locate and throw the right one in the security bin without unpacking your whole bag. Parents in particular *love* these for keeping everything neat and safe from spills! Promising review: "I bought these for a trip for my family of five. I like to plan in advance to make sure no one forgets anything! These were a lifesaver packing for three kids! I was able to create a carry-on, toiletries, wires/chargers, and snacks pouch for everyone! I used clear sticker paper to create name labels, and it all worked perfectly! Would definitely recommend if you need to travel with family and need to set things out and pack." — mommyandbri Get a set of 30 bags in different sizes from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five different packs). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

40 Travel Products That'll Make So Much Of Your Stress Disappear

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03-04-2025

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40 Travel Products That'll Make So Much Of Your Stress Disappear

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · If needing to pack a whole bag of makeup stresses you out every time you travel, then you def need this 4-in-1 makeup pen. 1. A packing list pad perfect for making sure you don't forget the gifts for all your little niblings, the Insta-worthy outfits you've meticulously picked out, and the dozens of extra chargers you need for all your gadgets. Write out your list well in advance so you don't end up panic shopping at the last second in a foreign city when you realize you've forgotten your flip-flops. Amazon Promising review:"I hate packing — I mean, I really hate packing! I am always afraid I am going to forget something, and the entire ordeal is a stressful one for me. Since I have to travel a lot, this is a game changer. No more guessing if I forgot my underwear — everything I need is on this list. I am thinking of just keeping one bag totally packed, filled with the items on the list, and just add my suit in when I am ready to travel. :)" — Dr. Oceanfront Get it from Amazon for $7. 2. A capacious travel backpack to fit as many items as you can possibly jam-pack into it while still being able to slide it under the seat in front of you. It's able to zip open completely — yes, like a suitcase — so you can find whatever you need! It has plenty of pockets, a compartment just for wet items and another for shoes. Promising review:"Lots of space. I bought this for a business trip so I could carry my laptop and clothes for two nights and not check a bag at the airport. This worked perfectly and looks nice." — Angie J Get it from Amazon for $22.79+ (available in four sizes and 40 styles). 3. Or a wheeled carry-on bag so small that most airlines (yes, even the super strict local ones) will count it as a personal item since it can fit under an airplane seat. No need to carry the weight of all your important items on your shoulders; you can wheel it through airport security without having to pay those checked bag prices. Now you won't even have to pull your suitcase outta the overhead! Promising review: "I purchased this primarily for a better personal item carrier for flying. I was using a small gym bag but it didn't keep anything organized. This is perfect with it's many outside and inside compartments which allows me to get easy access to things I need to access during my flight and separate important items like phone chargers, medication, chewing gum, etc. As you can see, it fit under the seat perfectly with plenty of room for my feet on both Jet Blue and Southwest flights. Flight crew didn't hassle me about its use as a personal item (although now Southwest won't let my bring my pillow as an 'assistive device' along with my purple bag and a carryon, but that's a different story). I'm planning on using this in the Fall for a high school reunion where I may want to put some dress clothes for the event in a separate bag for transport. I plan to get a lot of use out of this bag and you will, also. I love the purple color as well." — Laura D Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in four colors). 4. Or, if you have little ones, a Beis Travel diaper bag that is sure to fit literally everything you need for those unexpected kiddo emergencies. It has a large built-in changing pad (big enough for toddlers!!!), insulated bottle pockets, AND a removable crossbody purse! Oh yeah, you're gonna wanna snag this bad boy ASAP. Having kids has, expectedly, changed how I have to travel. The idea of taking my 6-month-old daughter on a plane ride was daunting because, seriously, how on earth was I supposed to make sure I got everything I possibly needed for her? And then I got this baby. First off, it's HUGE (but somehow still manages to fit under the seat??). I was able to carry my laptop (it has a laptop pouch), wayyyy more diapers than I could have possibly needed, two full packs of wipes, her creams, a bunch of bottles, my wearable breast pumps, several outfits for her, my nursing cover, her blanket, a ridiculous amount of burp clothes, and a few teething toys. And this bag was able to fit them all easily! Secondly, I adore the built-in changing pad. It was super easy to just unzip this bag, unfold the pad, and change my daughter just about anywhere I needed to. My 6-month-old was able to fit on it easily, but frankly, so was my 2-year-old nephew. My favorite part, though, has to be the removable front pouch that turns into a crossbody purse. Seriously, whoever designed that is my new hero. Now on vacation, I don't need to lug around the full bag, I just detach the front, and use that for my excursions since it has a slot for wipes, and a large pouch big enough for several diapers, her cream, and my phone. Overall, I ADORE this bag. If you're traveling with kids, you absolutely NEED this. Get it from Beis Travel for $198 (available in four colors). 5. A digital luggage scale so you're not zipping open your bulky suitcase right there on the floor of the airport's check-in counter and trying to stuff three different coats into your son's backpack. Bring this puppy wherever the adventure takes you, and never have to worry about paying those exorbitant oversized baggage fees again! Promising review: "I was looking for a lightweight luggage scale to ensure that when returning from vacation, my luggage was not overweight. This works amazing. Super lightweight and extremely accurate." — Taziree Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in six colors). 6. An airplane seat back organizer because losing your earbuds in the endless void of the seat pouch in front of you is a really lousy way to start your vacation. This keeps your personal effects organized and on hand for that mid-flight boredom — no more having to stand up and reach for the overhead compartment to find your novel. Plus, this way, you won't accidentally leave behind your fave lip balm on the plane. Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray table cover in action. Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. My colleague Emma Lord owns and loves this: "I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane's headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves!" Promising review: "Very useful, especially when traveling with kids. Provided easy access and storage to things like water bottle, hand sanitizer, snacks, wipes, headphones. I didn't have to access my carry-on." — JJ Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 7. Plus, a drink holder for my window seat people who don't want to try balancing all their personal effects, as well as there beverages, on the teensy tiny tray table that somehow gets smaller and smaller with each passing year. It even holds some other essentials, like your headphones, glasses, or phone! Amazon Heads up — you can only use this if you're sitting in a seat that has access to a full window! Promising review: "I used this for the first time on a 737. It was fabulous! It didn't intrude into my sitting space nearly as much as I expected. Because the actual window is recessed from the side wall, this only sticks out from the side wall about an inch. If you're considering this, you likely fly enough to know that seats aren't always aligned with the windows. If your window happens to be right beside your seat or the seat in front of you, this won't be of much use. But because it doesn't jut out as much as I thought, you can use it in more situations than I expected. And when you can use it, it's great! I love not having to have my entire tray table down just to hold a 3-inch cup. My only suggestion would be to add a place to hold trash until the flight attendant picks it up. This is very small, very lightweight, and very useful. I'll be taking it on every flight from here on." — JBC Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 8. A kid's car seat lap organizer with a dry-erase board (that also doubles as a tray for snacks), a tablet holder, and so many pockets for their toys and markers. This will keep your little one entertained throughout the flight or long drive so that you're not having to hear, "Ughh, are we there yet??" every five minutes. Some color options come with dry-erase markers and an eraser included! Promising review: "Are you a parent who is sick of picking up everything your kid accidentally drops off their lap while on a car ride? If not, lucky you. If you are… this thing is great! We recently went on a beach vacation that involved a 9-hour drive each way with my 4-year-old. Usually, he drops stuff while playing with it. With this, everything stayed on the tray! It also helped him balance his tablet to watch, held his drink and foodstuff in place without anything spilling, and gave him a space to draw and play on. Easy to take on and off for potty breaks." — Dawn Michele Get it from Amazon for $28.95+ (available in 11 colors and a two pack). 9. A neck pillow you can stuff with clothing for sneaking in that extra outfit (or two) you just couldn't jam into your carry-on. It's the perfect way to utilize every single inch of space physically possible. Plus, you can make sure you have those spare clothes on hand if you need a quick outfit change once you land. Check out a TikTok showing how someone used a similar neck pillow to just take that and a personal item onto a RyanAir flight that was charging for hand luggage. Promising review: "The Tube Pillow was a savior on my last trip. It held a surprising amount of clothes and doubled as a dirty laundry bag. I used it as an on-the-lap pillow, but it was a tad awkward to maneuver. For extra storage without extra fees, it's worth it!" — Sharon Get it from Amazon for $49.95. 10. A reviewer-beloved Béis suitcase with a weight limit indicator so you can always know if your baggage is too heavy. This suitcase is a spacious 29 inches with lots of pockets, and it can be expanded to give you the extra space you need. The quality is outstanding. You'll feel absolutely luxurious as you strut down the airport terminal — no matter how little sleep you've gotten the night before. Béis Reviewers also love this suitcase because it's easy to wheel around if you're walking through a terminal or hotel! Check it out on TikTok here. Promising review: "Flawless! I am obsessed with this luggage. I ordered the three-piece set and the weekender bag! The zipper slot to slip the bag over the luggage handle makes loading and trekking through the airport so much easier. The interior of all pieces is great quality, and I love the small touches (pockets, laundry bags, etc.) Zippers are all sturdy, and the locks are very easy to use. A++!" — Lisa B. Get it from Béis for $328 (available in 11 matte colors, five glossy colors, and also in three smaller sizes). 11. A set of packing cubes for smushing down any bulky articles of clothing into the perfect size to slide comfortably into your carry-on — no vacuum suctioning required. Promising review:"I travel frequently and travel light. My luggage is usually limited to a backpack that slides under the airline seat. For a two-week European cruise, I added a carry-on rolling suitcase. I've used these packing cubes twice so far, and I am hooked. One cube holds everything (including clothing) I take on a three-night trip. The cube slides into my pack, saving massive amounts of room, and everything is easy to find during travel and at the hotel. Taking out one cube and unzipping is much better than digging through a pack! I will never leave home without these!" — Gura Get a set of four packing cubes (also comes with a laundry bag) from Amazon for $21.99 (available in 25 colors and two sets). 12. Or a pack of vacuum-free space-saving compression bags so you can pack three times the clothes without needing to spend that extra moolah on baggage fees. And there's no need for a vacuum since these bags come with a pump that will suck out all of the air and keep your clothes as compressed as possible. Just pack in your clothes, roll up the bag, and watch as the excess air is squeezed out. BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says:"HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny." Promising review: "I travel monthly for work, usually gone for 4–5 days. Before these, I would have to check a bag. Dress shirts and pants roll up nicely and stay wrinkle free. It's tempting to want to over-stuff these, but if you're packing golf shirts or cloths with 'slippery' fabric, they slide out of the top of the bag as you get close to the end. The clips take a minute to get used to, but after a couple of times zipping up the bags, it's pretty easy." — BigSkinny Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98. 13. A travel-friendly, foldable "flossing toothbrush" designed with "floss" bristles to reach between your teeth to banish those lil' bits of food stuck in your grin. After all, you don't wanna be one of those people needing to buy floss at the Duty-Free store after getting some sesame seeds stuck between your teeth. Chip Skylark himself will burst into song at the sight of your smile. 🎶My shiny teeth and me... 🎶 Amazon Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. See what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about these: I've been using the regular-sized version of this for over a year now and I LOVE it! I used to use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these — e specially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. My teeth feel genuinely ~squeaky clean~ after I use this, too. Promising review: "This toothbrush is a new staple item for my on the go Invisalign bag. When I need to brush my teeth and don't have time to floss before putting my aligners back in, this brush makes sure my teeth and mouth feel clean and removes debris in-between my teeth. The bristles are soft, this toothbrush is sturdy and the different lengths of bristles help remove debris or help floss your teeth on the go. This brush also dries very fast in-between uses as well." — V. Brown Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99. 14. A splurge-worthy set of Cadence Capsules for holding all of your needed toiletries together without hogging all the room in your luggage. The magnetic sides make it possible for you to organize these in the best way needed to fit in your case (without losing one). Plus, they're super sturdy, leak-proof, and even work great for a few days worth of vitamins or holding small jewelry. The "daily routine" set includes four medium and three small capsules as well as magnetic, interchangeable labels for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturizer, cleanser, a pill icon, and a blank tile. They also offer skincare, bodycare, haircare, and pill case sets as well as extenders that increase the size of the capsule! Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon with the goal of eliminating single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. Promising review: "These containers are perfectly sized for all my travel needs, whether it's skincare products, vitamins, or even small jewelry pieces. They fit neatly into my carry-on, saving space and keeping everything organized. No more messy toiletry bags or digging around for tiny items — everything has its place with Cadence. The quality of the materials is top-notch. The containers snap together securely, making it easy to keep them organized and prevent any spills. It's such a clever and practical feature that adds a touch of luxury to the whole experience. Plus, it's oddly satisfying to hear the little click when they snap into place! "I'll be honest — the price did give me pause at first. These containers are definitely an investment, but I can confidently say they're worth it. The peace of mind they provide, knowing my products are safe and secure during travel, is priceless. Plus, the high-quality build means they'll last for many trips to come, making them a smart long-term investment." — Randy G. Get the daily routine set from Amazon for $138 (available in five colors and other sets). 15. Or a TSA-approved 16-piece travel toiletries set so you can minimize the amount of space your bathroom essentials take up in your backpack. These bottles are perfect for carrying all your fave beauty products and are set in a leakproof bag, so you don't have to worry about getting shampoo stains on your clothing as you wheel your carry-on down the ramp. 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. Promising review:"I've purchased a lot of different travel sets for my toiletries over the years. Inevitably, they are hard to fill and tend to leak. This set was magic! The wide mouth made it easy to fill from a larger bottle, and the little scoops made transferring creams to the jar containers very easy and with much less mess. The only con (hardly worth mentioning) is that once you squeeze the bottle, it takes a few minutes to expand with air again, so the sides are a bit sunken. I solved that by unscrewing the top just a bit for a quick release of the vacuum pressure. I had no leaks, and plenty of containers for every toiletry." — MDC Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in eight colors). 16. A Stow-N-Go travel organizer that comes with built-in shelves, so you don't have to completely unpack when you're only making a quick weekend trip. You can just pull it out of your suitcase and hang it in your closet. Plus, it has a zipper compartment at the bottom for putting all your dirty clothes in so they don't get mixed with clean items (forcing you to end up just washing everything when you get home). Promising review:"I just love it. I travel a lot. Now I don't have to hang anything up but my organizer. I can see what I pack and where everything is. Just love it. I can easily fit seven days' worth of outfits and three pairs of shoes in a carry-on suitcase. Just great." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors). 17. A waterproof travel cable organizer to keep all of your favorite small gadgets and chargers on hand and keep the mess of wires compact so that they're not taking up any much-needed space in your bag. Amazon Promising review:"Excellent for travel! Nice to have a go-to individual pouch especially for the chords. Husband travels for business and this is a must, so if he's in an airport or hotel he can locate them easily and they don't get mixed with others." — Brent Webb Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in three sizes and 19 colors). 18. A foldable jewelry organizer for storing your absolute *best* of friends. This folded case has several pockets and slits, so you can store anything from rings to earrings to necklaces without having to carry several bulky boxes that take up too much room. Don't deal with the stress of misplacing any of your favorite pieces; keep them on hand for those fun nights out! Amazon, Promising review:"My favorite traveling item! Before I was sticking jewelry in ziplock bags and in my suitcase and I'd lose them in there or they'd tangle and I was limited on what I could bring. I bring this with me every time we go out of town for business." — Kristy and Jose Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors). 19. A compact I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo so you don't need to carry around a bottle of your favorite aerosol version that's liable to take up wayyy too much space in your already overpacked luggage. This lil' baddie will become your absolute favorite as it comes in a compact travel case, soaks up excess hair oil, and volumizes your locks so that your hairstyle will get compliments no matter where you go! Amazon This powder shampoo is benzene-free! Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." — Teresa Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in six shades). 20. A foldable water bottle because you don't want to spend the entire flight asking the stewardess for teensy tiny cups of water that you down in a single shot. Plus, it'll be incredibly helpful when you want to take a bottle of water onto the plane but don't have the time to buy one at the gate after spending hours waiting at the TSA line (which seemingly gets longer and longer every time you fly). Plus, it's lead-, latex-, and BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and can be used for hot or cold drinks. Promising review:"Bought this water bottle for a trip to Disney World. At home, I always have my 40-ounce water bottle nearby. I was worried about walking around the park and not having quick access to water on those hot park days. We only brought a fanny pack in and didn't have room for something big. This was perfect! It wasn't too overbearing to hold and was super easy to fold up and throw in the bag when not in use. My only regret is I didn't buy two!" — E. Alarcón Get it from Amazon for $8.29+ (available in three sizes/styles and 14 colors). 21. An Airfly wireless transmitter that'll let you connect your AirPods (or any wireless headphones) to your airplane seat! Now, you won't have to use those uncomfy plastic earbuds the airline gives you — you can use the headphones of your choice while still enjoying the free inflight entertainment that is offered! Amazon It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual. Twelve South is a small business that has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009. My colleague Chelsea Stuart owns and loves this:"I splurged on some AirPod Maxes and for the amount of money I threw down on them, I was determined to get as much use out of them as possible and that included on plane rides. With the AirFly Pro, I can connect my headphones via Bluetooth and use the seat-back screen without having to fiddle with the free wired headphones they hand out that 1.) have horrible sound quality and 2.) don't fit my ears in the slightest (I swear my ear canals are tiny or something??)." Promising review:"I was a little reluctant purchasing Airfly after reading the reviews, but I'm so glad I did! It worked perfectly on the plane, and while on my trip, I also used it to listen to music in the car. It acted like a speaker because I had no aux cable. It was great!" — Yamile cardozo Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles and two colors). 22. A set of Sea Bands for those who get nauseous when they even think about stepping onto a moving vehicle. By applying pressure to the P6 acupressure point on each wrist, it can help almost instantly relieve motion sickness! Time to burrow into your plane seat, or board that boat confidently — comfortable in the fact that the pesky nausea won't be creeping up on you. Promising review:"So glad I bought these. Flying usually makes me terribly nauseous. These helped so much! You need to find the right pressure point, and they are really tight. Other than that, 5 stars." — T. Schneider Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.50+ (available in adult and children's sizes). 23. A pair of Mack's Earplugs that'll help block out the noise of the man snoring beside you, the baby crying three rows back, and the couple arguing in the row in front of you. Check them out on TikTok here. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord swears by these and raves:"The moldable silicone of Mack's Earplugs contours easily to the shape of your ear to block out noise much more effectively than other foam or plastic varieties, and the noise reduction is so good that if I pair them with a white noise machine (or just like a white noise loop on Spotify) I genuinely don't hear noises from outside my room. I've also *loved* these for traveling — if you put these babies in on a plane not only does it help reduce some of the YIKES factor when the plane takes off (it's loud!!), but it cancels out the murmuring noises of passengers on the flight and makes it easier to get some shuteye." Promising review: "I've been purchasing Mack's earplugs for about eight years now as they help me sleep so much better at night (and are also super helpful on long plane trips). They're the best ones on the market and much larger with more comfort and coverage than ones in my local stores and pharmacies. Mack's are getting harder to find so I'm writing this in the hope that they stay in business." — Amazon Customer Get 12 pairs from Amazon for $12.99. 24. A travel-friendly blanket-slash-pillow so you're always comfy, even when those budget airline seats seem to be getting harder and harder each time you book them. Use it as either a blanket or fold it into a pillow. And with the strap on the back, it can be slid onto your luggage handlebars for easy access! Amazon EverSnug is a small biz specializing in travel pillow/blankets. Check it out on TikTok. Promising review: "I have never missed taking this blanket on a trip and it has saved me from cold planes to hotels. It's soft, comfortable, and convenient. Easy to clean. Buying more!" — Hayley Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in seven colors). 25. A pair of compression socks that can help your circulation, foot swelling, and pain — and make it easier for your feet when the plane altitude starts to soar higher and higher. You can say goodbye to the days of leg swelling and hello to *sweet* relief as you march countless miles through the winding alleyways of Mexico. Read more about compression socks for travel at Johns Hopkins and The Huffington Post. Promising review:"These compression socks really helped me. No swelling of feet and legs on a flight from New York to Munich and onto Palermo. Amazing fit and not too thick. Really comfortable." — L. M. Morabito Get them from Amazon for $14.24+ (available in unisex sizes S–XXL and in 13 colors). 26. A 2-in-1 hair tool so you're not trying to stuff two separate tools into your luggage — but you're well aware of the fact that you can't possibly survive without both a curler and a straightener. Plus, it's dual voltage for international travel! Promising review:"Don't be fooled by the tiny price or size, this little baby is serious. If you are looking for a small travel option rather than lugging your big straightener and giant curling iron around the world, than I think you'll love this. It performs really well, turning my frizzy wavy hair into a smooth and sleek style. The curling iron option also creates shiny, silky lasting curls! It's easy to transition between both. I also like the grippy handle and the fact that the curling iron clip is a different color than the straightening bars because that helps me see how I should be maneuvering it around. The voltage goes up to 240m, so you are good using it internationally without a converter (but you will need an adapter just to fit it into various foreign outlets). At this price, definitely give it a try and flaunt your tresses abroad." — Christine Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two colors). 27. An international power converter to prove that you are always prepared no matter which country you're in, as it works in over 160 different countries! Making an unscheduled trip you weren't quite planning on for the holidays? Don't worry about carrying several different chargers or converters; this one device works pretty much everywhere. See it in action on TikTok. Promising review:"Prior to this purchase, we've killed an appliance or two in overseas travel. We bought this for a trip to the Philippines. It worked like a champ! We charged our iPhones and other high-end devices with peace of mind. My wife used her flat iron with this just fine. I like that it has plug adapters for outlets around the world, so I know wherever we go, we can use this. I recommend this to anyone doing international travel." — David Aiken Get it from Amazon for $39.98. 28. And an Anker charging port with six USB ports so you can charge all your devices without having to fight with your siblings over outlet space when you all gather in the same home for the holidays. Promising review:"This is my second, my first I gave to my mother-in-law during a visit to reduce clutter. The other huge advantage, and I've taken mine from the US, to Europe, to Kazakhstan, is that it automatically adjusts to voltage. Which means you just buy one of those small (i.e., inexpensive) plug adapters and just use the US cord." — Frank Mellott Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in black and white). 29. And a 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charging station so that you don't have to debate which of your chargers you need to leave behind — because carrying three separate wires takes up a ridiculous amount of space. This can charge your phone, smartwatch, and earbuds all at once! Promising review: " This is my new favorite travel gadget! Super compact and sleek, so far no issues with charging my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, and performance remains consistent. This charger has eliminated at least two additional cords and I deeply appreciate not having to shuffle chargers around when packing for travel. The charging light has an on/off feature by the watch pad, so I'm able to keep it on the bedside table at night without a bright green light shining in my face. It's also hard to overlook when packing back up to leave a hotel, which might be the second most important feature! Overall a great value for the money and such a great tool for staying organized during travel." — Cassandra Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two colors). 30. A handy travel wallet to hold all of your cards, money, and travel documents. It's thin enough to slip into the tiniest of pouches, and this RFID-blocking case can help protect your sensitive information as you catch that last-minute red-eye flight back to your hometown. Promising review:"I bought this wallet right before a business trip. I wanted something that was small, but still had room to carry necessities. This wallet did that and more. Besides my ID and credit cards, I carried my passport and organized my receipt s. It held a lot but didn't take up much room in my purse. It was also cute to carry alone as a small clutch. I'm actually planning to buy more as gifts." — Sherlethia Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 29 colors). 31. And a waterproof family travel document holder for the parent of the friend group (or just parent in general), who needs to keep the whole party's passports and boarding passes safe on your travels — so that one friend doesn't accidentally misplace their documents while going through security. Promising review:" I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver. It fits easily in a fanny pack or small purse for easy access, and it fit my whole family's passports, vaccine cards, boarding passes, and a pen with plenty of room for cash and cards if you decide to use it as a wallet for your trip. It made getting checked in a breeze and helped my family keep everything organized." — Kevin Garcia Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors). 32. A luggage drink caddy because the most important item on your travel day checklist is the Starbucks drink you pick up as a reward after braving the tedious security line. This just attaches right onto your suitcase and has two large pockets — perfect for carrying that breakfast sandwich you couldn't resist ordering along with your favorite Refresher. Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it's my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." — Philip Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 19 colors). 33. An adjustable universal travel harness seat perfect for any little ones six months or up, so you can 🪄bippity boppity boo🪄 any ol' chair into a highchair. Now you can secure your kiddo when you find yourself at your airport Chili's, even when there's not a single highchair in sight. Amazon Liuliuby is a New York-based small business that specializes in stroller and car seat accessories. Promising review: "This thing was amazing! I give it 10 stars — it fit every type of chair we encountered on our Kenyan vacation! Kept our toddler controlled and made feeding on the go so easy. Very lightweight and packable, a vacation must-have!" — Kireme1 Get it from Amazon for $27.99. 34. And a Munchkin Night Owl stroller so your stroller doesn't get damaged, or heaven forbid, lost when tossed around in the airport baggage claim. This is the perfect travel stroller to have once your little one is able to hold themselves up since it can easily be compacted, comes in a carrying case, can fit in the overhead compartment of a plane, AND has a little light built in so you can see where you're walking when you're sightseeing lasts well past sunset. Plus, if you're going on a road trip, this stroller won't take up the entire trunk space! Munchkin, Amazon As someone who takes over a dozen trips a year, this stroller is absolutely perfect for my family. After traveling with a baby and suffering through the pain of having to juggle a child and a suitcase while walking to baggage claim — this stroller, which fits in the overhead compartment, was perfect. I can carry it in its accompanied carrying case, and when it's time to use it, it can easily unfold! Plus, I love the lil' lights, which come in handy when I'm trying to take nightly walks and don't feel like carrying up my phone in flash mode to see the road ahead of me. Get it from Amazon for $254.13 or from Munchkin for $279.99. 35. An Alleyoop 3-in-1 travel razor that's got everything you need for a quick shave on the go: a refillable spray bottle for easy skin prep, a shea butter moisturizing bar, and two triple-blade razor cartridges. This compact razor is the perfect addition to toss into your suitcase. Promising review:" I recently traveled and had no problem with TSA. I like the moisturizer; you can just rub it in. If you have coarse hair, the blades may dull sooner than later. I preferred just to wet my leg and then spray the water. It seemed to get more of a lather for me. Super convenient!!" — Western Pa mom/grandma Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in pink and blue). 36. And the 4-in-1 Alleyoop Pen Pal so you're not lugging around a packed bag full of makeup — this one lil' pen has eyeliner, brow liner, lip liner, and a highlighter all in one. Just toss it into your fanny pack so you can make a quick touchup while onboard the plane. Amazon Promising review:"I love that this product is an all-in-one! It saves me so much space when I travel, and the products are high-quality too. The lightest brow pencil is still a little dark for blondes like me, but the other shades complement me perfectly. I like the lip liner the best; it easily elevates a simple lip look!" — Sam Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in three shades). 37. A makeup-removing cloth that you can easily carry instead of lugging around a huge pack of disposable wipes. This simple washcloth can safely go through TSA (since your regular full-size bottle of liquid certainly cannot), and all it needs is some water to wipe your face clean. Amazon, Promising review: "This product...I have no clue how this works, but it does! Let me start by saying I was wearing a full face of makeup. I mean foundation, contour highlight, eyeliner, seriously the whole nine yards. All I did was wet it and wiped my face, my jaw literally dropped. This is hands-down my favorite makeup remover. The best part is that they are reusable so you don't have to keep buying those expensive disposables that leave your face feeling greasy." — Heather Griffith Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors and in packs of three or six). 38. An in-flight foot hammock you can hang on the arms of your tray table so you can start your relaxing vacation while thousands of miles in the sky. Reduce your chance of swelling by sitting back and elevating those feet. Promising review:" I will never fly again without this. I've recommended it to everyone. East Coast USA to Southeast Asia, 24 hours in long haul flights each way with serious low back pain condition to start. But being able to hang my legs, even in a sideways position, saved me from hours of pain that I have endured previously flying with economy leg room. It is easy to loop over tray table brackets in both the stowed and open positions. This is a must-have for any flight." — DL Flin Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in multipacks). 39. A fold-up duffel because, let's be honest, you're sooo gonna end up bringing back a lot more than you came with — don't you just love shopping sprees?? Pack this on your trip folded up, and bring this duffel back on the plane filled with all your new things as your personal item. Amazon, When not in use, this can be folded down into an itsy-bitsy lil' pouch, is water and tear-resistant, and has a side pocket for shoes! Plus, it has a strap on the side, so you can easily slide it onto your luggage handle! Promising review:"We bought this to take with us when we visited our daughter, who is studying abroad for four months. We figured she would not have enough room in her luggage when it was time to come home. Folded up, this bag was so compact and lightweight that it took up almost no room in our own luggage for the trip over. Then, sure enough, she had a ton of clothes and shoes to send home with us and packed this bag full. We checked the bag, and it made it through two international flights without a scratch. The BEST feature is the side strap that allows you to slide it over the handle of a rolling suitcase so you don't have to carry it. This is probably the most practical and the best-value item I have purchased in years." — Tosa Mom Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 13 colors and patterns). 40. A garment and travel bag set you can use when you want to keep your fancy-schmancy outfit wrinkle-free. This bag is water-resistant and comes with a separate shoe compartment! You can use this as your carry-on so your all-important outfit stays safe from airport security! There are also four other leather garment bags available in lighter colors (I personally am a fan of this pretty pink one). Promising review: "I love this bag! I bought it as my 5-year-old's carry-on for our Disney vacation, and it was perfect — the perfect size for keeping her five princess dresses clean, relatively wrinkle-free, organized, and containing the glitter from the rest of her stuff! I tend to overpack, and I still had room left after packing five days' worth of her stuff!" — daisy Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in seven colors/styles). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Make Your Next TSA Experience A Piece Of Cake With These 32 Travel Essentials

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28-01-2025

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Make Your Next TSA Experience A Piece Of Cake With These 32 Travel Essentials

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · They're readying your gold medal for efficiency. 1. A five-year Global Entry membership that'll *also* include TSA PreCheck for when you're getting out of Dodge. It'll seriously shorten your security line times and end up being a great value if you get out of the country at least once a year and fly domestically a few times annually. (This combo is $15–22 more than five years of PreCheck alone.) Cheers to your full breakfast spread you'll be eating post-security while others are in the regular line, taking off their shoes (ick). I put off getting TSA PreCheck and even Global Entry for YEARS despite flying ~10x a year because I'm a person who likes to get to the airport early and have getting through security down to an efficient routine. However, my breaking point was July 2021 when I had to wait soooo long at the airport when coming back to the country from Croatia (I had Mobile Passport at the time, but the machines were broken — they almost always are — so I had to wait in line with everyone else). I went to Italy about a month later after signing up for Global Entry and coming back into the country was a breeze. I just had to let a machine take my picture, print out a receipt with said picture, and then place it in a nearby TSA agent's open palm. Then onto baggage claim! I've since used the Global Entry portion six times and the TSA PreCheck about a dozen times since getting it. So I feel as if I've already gotten my money's worth in ~three years. Apply with the Department of Homeland Security for $100. Once you're approved, you have to do an in-person interview and if approved on the spot, you can have your TSA PreCheck and Global Entry privileges available immediately. I just so happened to find a date for my interview the day before I flew to Italy and was able to update my boarding passes and flight reservations with my info to reap the benefits ASAP. BTW, check out my tips for travel during the pandemic. 2. A packing list pad so you can rest assure that you DID bring everything you intended, including which things you wanna include in your carry-on and which things you wanna check. Promising review:"I hate packing — I mean, I really hate packing! I am always afraid I am going to forget something, and the entire ordeal is a stressful one for me. Since I have to travel a lot, this is a game changer. No more guessing if I forgot my underwear — everything I need is on this list. I am thinking of just keeping one bag totally packed, filled with the items on the list, and just add my suit in when I am ready to travel. :)" — Dr. Oceanfront Get it from Amazon for $7.32. 3. A Carhartt backpack with a dedicated pocket that fits up to a 17-inch laptop so when you've gotta pull your computer out at airport security you can do it in one quick move instead of taking it out of your backpack and then a zippered holder. Promising review:"I'm transitioning to using this bag as my daily. I already really preferred it over my last bag. It feels great and looks great and I'm looking forward to use it more. I got a 13-inch HP computer and a 2017 Macbook Pro to fit nicely in the dedicated laptop sleeve. I currently have two notebooks in the bag and plenty of room for more." — henry Get it from Amazon for $56.95. 4. Or a reversible vegan-leather travel tote for anyone who'd rather fool with a shoulder bag that'll still hold basically everything you'd need on board your flight. Simply reach in and pull out that laptop or toiletries bag you've gotta put out in the tray. Promising review:"I bought this bag for a trip I recently took and am extremely pleased with it. The versatility of being reversible (dark to light) was a plus, getting two for the price of one. It is soft and supple, and holds a ton of stuff! My 13" laptop/tablet fit perfectly and there was still room for a lot of other travel stuff. The magnet that holds the flaps together was strong, too. I would definitely purchase this product again and will use it on future trips!" — LadyThor Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three sizes and 14 colors). 5. Plus, a handbag organizer with LOTS of pockets to help you easily track down your ID, a pouch to take off those giant earrings before going through security, that half-drunk bottle of water you've gotta toss, and just about anything else you'll need to take out and put in a tray. Promising review:"I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. But I have passed up so many cute bags because of this, and I was frustrated with having to do so. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn't be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn't realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I've always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can't imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!" — Ronna Get it from Amazon for $7.88+ (available in sizes S–L and in 26 colors). 6. A garment and travel bag set can cover you when you've gotta keep your outfit for your college roommate's wedding festivities tidy and wrinkle-free, and you have trust issues with airline baggage checks. It'll easily fold and unfold as you need it. Beauty Goodies is a small business that specializes in chic storage and travel accessories. Promising review: "This garment bag is an exceptional value for the money. Well built, top quality materials, including 'beefy' zippers, should hold up well for airline travel. Minimal wrinkles if any in garments, and a cavernous bag for storing shoes and other items for a trip. Added bonus, it fits easily in the plane overhead storage, similar in size to a standard roller bag. I highly recommend this product." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.89+ (available in two colors). 7. A hard-shell roller suitcase with a pocket on the front for your laptop to make getting through the TSA line much more effortless and then resting assured that it's safe in the overhead. Plus! It's equipped with TSA-approved locks! Promising review: "This is my first time buying a 'fancier' suitcase, and I love it so far! I took it with me on a trip to NYC for work and used it as a carry-on. I was easily able to lift it up, and it fit very well in the overhead bins. A lot of people were asked to gate check, but as this bag met the requirements, I was able to bring it on all my American Airlines flights. I love the inside design with the different pockets and that my packing cubes easily fit. I had enough clothes and work items for four days and could easily have fit more, at least for a week! Also, it comes with a laundry bag, as I had forgotten mine. I highly recommend it. I think it will last me for a long time!" — Marie C. Get it from Amazon for $179.95+ (available in two colors and more sizes). 8. Or a wheeled carry-on bag small enough to qualify as a personal item on super stringent airlines. It can fit underneath an airplane seat! You can avoid checking a bag, glide through security, *and* don't have to hurt your shoulder by carrying a duffel bag that'd also fit strict bag measurement policies. Now you won't even have to pull your suitcase outta the overhead! Promising review: "This is the perfect bag that will fit Spirit's 'strict' personal item policy. I was able to fit it under my seat on Spirit and had no problems from any flight attendants about its size (no one even checked to begin with). Very lightweight and easy to maneuver around. All the zippers and wheels work perfectly. I recommend investing in this bag if you're a college student and/or travel a lot for short breaks." — Haegi Oh Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors). 9. Some luggage wheel protectors to help guard your precious, perfectly sized carry-on's wheels from all those cobblestones in Paris's Marais district. (I needed these for that specific situation.) And it'll make for smoother moving through the airport when the airline had the nerve to give you a great deal but the catch was a super-tight connection. Promising review:"These [wheel covers] are fire! Definitely provides little grip, moves quietly, doesn't mess with the luggage wheel rotation, and little less vibration, I guess, because rubber is absorbing. Love the bright red color that goes well with my carbon fiber luggage. Easy to install, and it's funny they have directional line/arrow like car tires lol details count for me." — Tieng Nguyen Get an 8-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight colors). 10. A weekender bag that'll easily slide over the handle of your wheeled suitcase in case you're in the market for a new personal item. (It'll also fit under an airplane seat according to reviewers.) Promising review:"I'm so happy I purchased this bag! I've been using a backpack as my carry-on for years but saw this and thought I'd give it a shot. I was able to pack a small backpack (approx. 12"x14" but the top was folded), a purse (approx. 10"x6"), Beats headphones (in their bubble case), a pair of Birkenstocks, and a travel blanket with plenty of room to spare. The side zipper/compartment is SO convenient to hold your cellphone/wallet/passport for easy access. I love that it sets nicely on top of a carry-on size bag without toppling over. The bag also has a shoulder strap which was nice to use when actually boarding the plane." — Jen Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 11 colors/patterns). 11. A simple luggage strap can hold your essentials like a travel pillow, jacket, personal item, and more as you scoot along through the airport and once you land. Here's to quickly gathering all your stuff post-screen and freeing up those hands! Amazon Promising review:"I love this little gadget. I used it to attach my jacket and computer bag to my luggage on an extended business trip. It made my airport walks so much easier. Now that I'm back home, I've been using it daily to attach my jacket or cardigan to my work bag or purse." — Michele Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in six colors and a two-pack option). 12. A trifold travel wallet so all your important documents are in one place and you're not wearily holding up the line when it comes time to show the TSA agent your passport and boarding pass. The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, key holder, and pen holder. Promising review:"Guys, I'm beyond happy with this. I've been looking for a passport and ticket holder for a while but had never found the right size until I decided to try out this one. Besides, the material feels high quality and long-lasting, the red color is even better in person, and it's wildly pretty." — BazantSol Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 34 colors). 13. Some no-tie elastic shoelaces you can add to your go-to sneakers so you can easily slip them on and off at security. But the laces won't look any different! Promising review:"At first I was skeptical that these laces wouldn't hold my shoes on tightly enough, but I decided to give them a try in my Converse Chucks. They're fantastic! I like the way the 'hidden' fasteners sit inside the shoes below the eyelets, but on top of the tongue, and I can't feel the fastener at all with my foot in the shoe. I've had them in for around eight months, and they're still just as elastic as ever. They haven't stretched at all and show no signs of wearing out. I loved them so much that I bought five more sets to put in all of my shoes! No more triple knotting my shoes so they don't become untied. I tie knots pretty slowly so these laces have honestly saved me tons of time. I couldn't be happier with them." — lucidity Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 35 colors). 14. A collapsible silicone water bottle that'll make sure you stay hydrated (drink water on that flight!) without making you sacrifice other things in your bag or running the risk of leaving water in your bottle as you go through security. I bought this water bottle before a 2.5-week trip to Vietnam (where you don't drink tap water) and Malaysia (where you do). I didn't want to bring one of my ride-or-die S'well bottles because it would take up extra room in my bag when I wouldn't be able to use it during the majority of the trip. This handy silicone bottle did just the trick! It's very easy to roll up and *stays* rolled up thanks to the just-stretchy-enough loop. Said loop was also very handy while walking through airports and just around sightseeing. The bottle is easy to clean and doesn't make my water taste weird. I'm now using it as my daily water bottle and feel confident it'll serve me well for a long time. Plus! With a collapsible water bottle it's easier to remember if you left water in it before you go through security. Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.29 (available in 14 colors/styles). 15. Pedialyte powder packets because yes you are a grown-ass adult, but sometimes you indulge a little too much or haven't been hydrating properly and could use some electrolytes. I always pack these for trips and have never regretted it. And they're much tastier than electrolyte tablets you dilute in water. Go through security FULLY hungover knowing you can fill up your water bottle with this *right* after. Amazon ~Trust me~ when I tell you that these will work in a pinch. I bought them a few years ago to take on a bachelorette party to New Orleans, and everyone in the Airbnb was grateful I did. Since then, I've always had them in my carry-on bag when going on a trip. They REALLY came in handy when I went to the Greek islands for 10 days with an apparent mission to eat every piece of seafood and cheese within sight while washing it down with jugs of wine. These are powder in small individual packets, so they're so easy to pack! And also you don't have to lug around a bottle of Gatorade to feel better. Get a 24-count from Amazon for $17.91. 16. An I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo that'll tackle greasy roots without the aerosol or benzene formula. Cheers to skipping a morning wash for an early still being able to carry on some dry shampoo without making room for it in your toiletries bag. Amazon Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." — Teresa Get it from Amazon for $18+ (also available in multi-packs). 17. A solid hair conditioner bar (you won't have to put in your toiletries bag for TSA) so you aren't stuck with the subpar hotel conditioner for all your exotic photo ops. This is me on a week-long trip to Croatia in 2021 with three city stops that I did a carry-on only for, knowing I had a tight layover in Amsterdam and would be riding two ferries. But, um, my hair had to look good for wonderful sunset photo ops such as this. (The bar is Buza Bar in Dubrovnik, go there!) So I packed a shampoo bar by another brand that I felt pretty meh about and this wonderful new go-to bar. Here, I used hotel shampoo (it was pretty fancy, NGL), this shampoo bar, and my roommate's Moroccan Oil curl cream. The bar is basically foolproof. You rub it directly on your wet hair after rinsing out your shampoo. I normally wash my naturally curly hair once or twice a week but on this trip was taking daily dips in the sea, so I washed my hair 5x over a week. Because of this, I let the conditioner sit for a few minutes, though you probably don't need to do that if you're washing your hair your usual amount on your trip. Each bar is supposed to last 200 washes and it might do a little less for me, but I know this'll be good for many future trips! I've used it on about five trips now and it doesn't look any smaller than it did when I used it the first time. Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 18. A pack of insect-repellent wipes that'll be easier to keep on you at all times than a bottle of liquid. And, you guessed it, can be tucked in your luggage anywhere because it's not a liquid that has to fit in with your toiletries! I keep mine in a side packet on my backpack. Amazon When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I'm so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I'm out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I've used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming "COME GET ME" to skeeters). But I've really found success with them on several hot trips. I don't think that I've gotten *any* bug bites on days I've used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven't had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes! Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $26.37. 19. Or a set of DEET-free handy mosquito-repelling bracelets in case the thought of putting something else on your skin (like smelly bug repellent) sounds like a total nightmare. Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. Promising review:"I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched. Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." — Tracey Agopian Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $9.99. 20. A makeup-removing cloth to gently help erase the day instead of dirtying up hotel washcloths with your waterproof mascara OR adding to your "wet" toiletries bag. Amazon, Their plush microfiber gently lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup! Use it wet with water or your fave liquid makeup remover. Promising review: "This product...I have no clue how this works, but it does! Let me start by saying I was wearing a full face of makeup. I mean foundation, contour highlight, eyeliner, seriously the whole nine yards. All I did was wet it and wiped my face, my jaw literally dropped. This is hands-down my favorite makeup remover. The best part is that they are reusable so you don't have to keep buying those expensive disposables that leave your face feeling greasy." — Heather and Ryne Griffith Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 11 colors). 21. A TSA-friendly toiletries set you can easily fill, clean, and then refill with your go-to regular products. And the bag is sturdy as HECK. Yep, I also own and love this set! it includes the zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, an two toothbrush caps. I've used this set on more than five trips and and for trips when I don't require body wash or shampoo (like to visit my parents) I use the extra room in the bag to shove in all my beauty products and daily contacts. Plus! It comes with labels that stay on the containers really well despite my thoroughly washing these containers between trips. I bought this set in spring 2019 and have, admittedly, lost a container or two. But the ones that I've held onto over dozens of trips have all held up well! Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three variations). 22. Or if you're not in need of containers, a clear TSA-approved toiletry bag so you can Lego-fit all your liquid and spreadable bbs in there with ease. Amazon Promising review: "Everything I needed fit perfectly, and I had no issues in TSA/China security. So far I have been through MSP, IAD, NKG, and PEK airports using this pack already, and it's a life-changer! I will never again have to worry about having to scramble to buy baggies just for liquids, and it is much more durable." — Courtney Swanson Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 colors). 23. A set of three Cadence containers that are magnetized and'll stick together in your toiletries bag. They're super sturdy, leak-proof, and even work great for a few days' worth of vitamins or holding small jewelry. They've quickly become one of my packing go-tos. Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon as a way to eliminate single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. But I'm not the only fan on the BuzzFeed Shopping team. My coworker Abby Kass has these and loves them! Here's what she has to say about them: "I recently got a set of four of these, and, wow, I love them so much. I used them on a six-day trip recently, and they were perfect. I customized the label so I knew which one was my shampoo vs. conditioner and did a general label for any other things I wanted to bring along. They do hold a surprising amount. According to the brand, they hold approximately one to two weeks of skincare products, more than two weeks' worth of serum, two to three days' worth of haircare, and more than 15 tablets (for medicine and such). And while two to three days' worth of haircare might not seem like enough, I found it held more than that for me, but I also don't wash my hair every single day. They were small enough to slip right into my toiletries bag and go through TSA with no problem. The container was easy to open in the shower (even with wet hands), and I had no leakage from them (like I did from my face wash bottle that will not be making the trip with me next time, SMH). These are an incredibly useful tool anyone who travels will want in their luggage." Promising review: "I absolutely love these! I ended up buying more of the labels and extra containers on the website. These are perfect for a first-time set and the perfect size for flying. 100% makes my packing lighter and more contained overall." — Sara Get a set of three from Amazon for $42 (available in six colors and in a haircare and daily routine set). 24. A set of silicone travel bottles to help you decant your go-to shampoo that you can't find in a travel size. Amazon I've used containers like these to carry shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, body wash, clothes detergent, and more. Promising review: "This product delivered on the description. Traveled abroad, no leaks, easy to fill and dispense, and easy to clean. Don't be fooled by other products that will become brittle and crack. Buy these, you will not be disappointed." — Gary Rebok Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99. 25. Tide sink packets with the perfect amount of detergent for a sink wash to help lighten your clothing load. Plus! These'll easily slide into the toiletries bag that you thought had no. more. room. Can you tell I love a packet/wipe sitch?! Tide 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! Promising review: "Taking these out of the country to wash under things is exactly the right size." — Laura Wilson Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.39. 26. A Vanicream clinical strength anti-perspirant that'll be perfect for people with sensitive skin who sometimes get irritated when they switch to a solid deo for trips when they carry-on only. (It me!) As someone with *very* sensitive skin who's broken out from a rash before on a weeklong vacation, this stuff works just as well as my other clinical strength-level deodorants that are push-up gel and, therefore, need to be checked. Promising review:"I recently developed a serious reaction to antiperspirants. My underarms would break out in a horrible, painful red rash. So I tried different 'natural deodorants.' They did not break out my underarms, but they didn't really work! So I tried Vanicream after reading several reviews. IT WORKS!! My underarms don't break out, and it works as well as any antiperspirant/deodorant on the market. After my first order, I ordered two more. Couldn't be more relieved and happy to find this product!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9. 27. A *solid* Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen that really sticks to your skin on your tropical (or just plain sweaty) vacation. Oh, and because it's a solid, it's carry-on–friendly! Amazon I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation in 2021 when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too. Since then, I've packed this for any trip I've been on, including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it's so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning...I am about the palest lady you've ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen. But when on a beach trip, I'm constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works. Since then, I pack it for every single trip! And if you're a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination. Get it from Amazon for $9.88. 28. A handmade leather cord organizer to keep your wired listening BFFs from getting tangled up in your pocket, making it so much easier to empty said pockets for the security line. Amazon Promising review:"No more tangled headphone cables! I bought a pair for my desk at home, and I'm purchasing another pair for my office. I love how neat and untangled my earbud cords are when using this organizer. It's leather, which I'm sure will last many, many years for such a great price." — Jane M Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four colors and also sets of two and three). 29. An electronics organizer with a place for just about every one of *your* and every member of your family's devices and corresponding cables so you don't get everything tangled up while placing items in the security line trays. Promising review:"Used this to keep cords and chargers organized for a family of 4 on a long trip. Kept everything super organized and is well made. I kept the cords organized by type in the same area. I will never go back to throwing all cords and power adapters in a backpack and then having to find them and untangle a birds nest of cords." — CU Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Or if you're traveling solo (like I normally do), you can get away with sticking your electronics cords into a zippered pencil or makeup pouch that'll also slip easily into your personal item. 30. Or a 30-pack of waterproof zippered pouches to help you organize a variety of things. Parents in the reviews rave about using these to get their family organized for travel. And because these are transparent, you can easily sift around in your carry-on to track down what you need to put in a security bin and push aside what can stay in your bag. Amazon Promising review: "I bought these for a trip for my family of five. I like to plan in advance to make sure no one forgets anything! These were a life saver packing for three kids! I was able to create a carry-on, toiletries, wires/chargers, and snacks pouch for everyone! I used clear sticker paper to create name labels, and it all worked perfectly! Would definitely recommend if you need to travel with family and need to set things out and pack." — mommyandbri Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five set combinations). 31. A pair of super comfortable pull-on Levi's jeans you can wear on your flight and then also throughout your trip. Cheers to looking more put-together than the folks who obviously came in their PJ pants. Also, no loose fabric means less of a likelihood of weird stuff showing up on your body scan. Promising review: "These are really comfy. They're a good compromise for comfy skinny jeans. I'm a 30-year-old mom, and I'm about a 12/14; a 12 in these fit PERFECT. They give you a nice booty, and I can bend in them without showing anything. So that's a definite bonus. They are a good mom jean without being a MOM JEAN. Thumbs-up." — Polka Dots Get it from Amazon for $8.26+ (available in women's sizes 2–28, three inseams, and 21 styles/colors). FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can give this a spin before you buy it! 32. Or a collection of compression packing cubes you can use over and over again without having to remember to pack a pump for sucking out the air. Amazon Again, just be sure to look up any weight restrictions on carry-on luggage. I ran into that problem last summer (it was in Croatia while flying British Airways, btw), but the person at the airport check-in counter that gave me some trouble about my bag just seemed to care about my roller carry-on. So I'd suggest using these in a backpack or tote bag you plan to put under the seat. Promising review: "Easy to clean, lightweight material. All of the compression bags have a mesh front which makes it easy to see what's inside, plus there is a small clear vinyl pocket on the front for a label. I tested one of the medium bags with four sweaters (one long and bulky, plus three medium-thickness pullovers). They fit in the bag nicely with the bag zipped closed (not compressed yet). It was not difficult to zip the compression closure, although I did take special care to push down and 'help' the zipper along. No signs of strain or damage to the zippers once fully closed. These bags seem very sturdy. As seen in the pictures, there is a significant size reduction! Will definitely use in my travels and would highly recommend." — Clarissa Sheats Get a pack of four from Amazon for $31.17+ (available in size size/color combinations and also in sets of eight). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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