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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
I'm a travel editor - here's everything I ALWAYS pack in my hand luggage
A short-haul flight might be quick, but it can be tricky - not only because you have to lug your hand luggage around the airport with you from check in to landing. But it often means squeezing all of your must-haves into one bag and keeping your liquids to the 100ml rule. As deputy travel editor of MailOnline, I'm constantly jet-setting around the globe. I've recently come back from Basel, where I watched Eurovision, and am heading back to Switzerland in July for the EUFA Women's EURO. I'm also going to Croatia, Amsterdam, Italy and the Caribbean later this year. This globetrotting lifestyle has meant I've got a whole heap of travel essentials I pack in my hand luggage - to ensure make the journey easier and to make sure I'm keep to the latest rules and restrictions. My bag includes beauty buys that keep my skin hydrated, and Amazon products to ensure I stay restful on early morning flights. You're definitely going to want to take a leaf out of my luggage next time you holiday... MailOnline's deputy travel editor, Hayley Minn (pictured at the Basel Munster, Switzerland) reveals her hand luggage essentials ALPAKA Flow Satchel I always need a cross-body bag too when using my hand luggage in the airport - purely for easy access to my passport. This ALPAKA satchel is a great size, with loads of pockets - and a space for my water bottle. £59-75 Shop MyHalos 100% Blackout Sleep Mask I bought this blackout eye mask for a long-haul flight originally, and it's so good I use it in bed every night now, and my sleep has got so much better. Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions. Made from premium memory foam and soft, breathable material, it offers superior comfort and light-blocking ability. £9.99 Shop Universal Travel Adapter Worldwide, International Travel Plug Adapter With USB C A travel adapter is an absolute must if you're going abroad, and I always leave this one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it. It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has two USB ports, a slot for USB-C cables, and built-in USB-C cable, so you can charge five different devices at the same time. £23.99 Shop UGREEN Bluetooth Adapter The free headphones given out on planes are nearly always worse quality than the ones I bring with me. But with no Bluetooth capabilities, there's no way of using them to watch a movie on long-haul flights. This Bluetooth transmitter has fixed that and simply plugs into the AUX port. What's even better is it connects to two devices at the same time, so when my partner and I want to watch the same film together on a flight, we no longer have to do it by pressing play at exactly the same time! £12.99 Shop Tile Mate by Life360 Throughout my life I've been told I'd 'lose my head if it weren't screwed on', and have been known to leave my suitcase on the train, my passport on the plane and my purse on the bar. I really would be lost without tile Mates, which I've attached to my keys and added one to my suitcase. The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if you're solo travelling, so friends and family can know your whereabouts. £27.99 Shop trtl Travel Pillow I was so skeptical about trtl pillows for years, having seen the pictures of people looking a bit silly using them on planes. But I'm officially a convert - they're the comfiest thing, and, together with my eye mask, I can finally sleep on the plane and don't even need a window seat. £45.99 Shop Portable Foot Hammock At 5"1, I have very little legs, and struggle to reach the footrest on planes, let alone the floor. This portable foot hammock hangs from the tray table in front, and makes it so much easier to get comfy - even in economy. It also comes in a little bag, which fits easily into any suitcase or backpack. £4.99 Shop INSFIT 17-Pack Silicone Travel Bottles Set This travel bottle set has been an absolute gamechanger for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage only. The TSA-approved clear case comes with 17 containers, ranging in size, that you can decant all your lotions and potions in to using the included funnel. It even comes with a brush for cleaning, as well as waterproof sticker labels so you don't mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser! £9.99 Shop Le Creuset Bottle I take a water bottle wherever I'm going, as it means I don't have to keep asking the crew for another tiny cup of water on a flight. This one from Le Creuset keeps my water cold all day - especially when I add some ice to it when I leave the house. £35-40 Shop MAC IN A SAC Synergy Jacket The problem with travelling from cold and miserable UK to hot and sunny destinations is needing to pack a bulky coat in your suitcase and never take it out once you're at the hotel. But Mac in a Sac has the answer - with insulated jackets that pack away into a tiny bag. I have this Synergy jacket in ivory, and it's so warm and so easy to pack into my hand luggage once I no longer need it. £59.99 Shop Klearlook 4 in 1 Adjustable Phone Stand The worst thing about short-haul flights is the lack of screen - and having to hold your phone for an entire movie can be frustrating. Thankfully, this phone stand - which works with all phones - can mount onto luggage handles or tray tables with a clamp. It also easily rotates 360 degrees, so I use it to make hands-free video calls too when I'm waiting for my flight in the airport. £9.99 Shop Loop Switch 2 Earplugs are a must to get some sleep on the plane - and Loop Switch 2 are perfect for wearing constantly, with three different volume modes. It means I can use them to nap on the flight, and also to wear in the clubs in Ibiza to stop myself getting tinnitus. The earplugs have just come out in a gorgeous new McClaren Papaya colour (pictured), having partnered with the racing brand. £59.95 Shop Anker Nano Power Bank Power banks are a must for long journeys, as there's not always an available plug socket nearby - although most long-haul flights now do have USB ports to charge your phone. I love Anker's Nano Power Bank, as it's so small, and doesn't have a need for wires. £19.98 Shop SOUNDPEATS PearlClip Pro Earbuds These Bluetooth earbuds have great sound quality, and provide six hours of playtime, with an additional 18 from the charging case - plenty for a long-haul journey. The ear-cuff design is so unusual - and really comfortable. £40 Shop INSTAX mini 41 camera I always bring my Instax camera with me on my travels, as the instant photos are such a cute way of marking each trip. The camera always goes down a treat with friends - and is so easy to use. £94.99 Shop Amazon Kindle I was always a paperback book purist until I got my Kindle. It really is a game-changer for reading, purely for the amount of space it saves in your bag, rather than having to carry around three heavy books, which often end up getting soggy and damaged. £94.99 Shop Curel Deep Moisture Spray Mini The air on planes can get so dry, so I always pack this moisture spray with me for the flight. You just need one spritz of it and your skin will feel so much more moisturised. It's so refreshing too to use when you're sat by the pool in the baking hot sun. £12.50 Shop Boots Berry Lip Sleep Mask Getting off a plane, my lips can end up feeling so dry and sore. But I put this sleep mask on it, and it sucks the moisture back in. £4.50 Shop
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a travel editor - here's everything I packed for my trip to Basel for Eurovision
When easyJet invited me to Basel, Switzerland, for the live final of the Eurovision Song Contest, I couldn't believe my luck. As an avid Eurovision fan - and thrower of many Eurovision parties - I was giddy with excitement. But then the stress of what I was going to pack came over me, especially as I've only got hand luggage - and I'd be heading to Gatwick Airport straight from the office. As deputy travel editor for MailOnline, I'm often globetrotting around the world - and have a list of essentials I take on every trip. But sunny Basel - where it's 18-20 degrees this weekend - required some summer clothes. And for Eurovision, sequins are, of course, a must - but what else would be going in my suitcase? From multiple space-saving gadgets that double up as two items, to the backpack I use almost every day, here's what I chucked into my luggage for Basel... MailOnline's deputy travel editor, Hayley Minn (pictured at the new Virgin Hotel Shoreditch) reveals what she packed for a trip to Basel for Eurovision this weekend INSFIT 17-Pack Silicone Travel Bottles Set This travel bottle set has been an absolute gamechanger for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage only. The TSA-approved clear case comes with 17 containers, ranging in size, that you can decant all your lotions and potions in to using the included funnel. It even comes with a brush for cleaning, as well as waterproof sticker labels so you don't mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser! £9.99 Shop OGIO RISE Backpack I always make sure I bring a backpack with me on holiday in case of any jam-packed day trips. This one from OGIO is the perfect size and has so many compartments, including elasticated ones on the side, for my water bottle and umbrella (just in case!), and a hidden zip pocket at the front for the important stuff. There's also a section specifically for your laptop, and enough space to fit a change of clothes and shoes. £89 Shop STACKERS Cosmetic and Jewellery Bag I've always been one of those people with a million different bags and boxes within their suitcase - a jewellery box, a makeup bag, a toiletries bag, the list goes on... But this nifty 2-in-1 bag from STACKERS has fixed all that. It fits all my makeup in and has a jewellery box attached at the bottom - which also keeps all my necklaces in place and stops them tangling. Plus, it has a mirror inside too! £55 Shop MyHalos 100% Blackout Sleep Mask I bought this blackout eye mask for a long-haul flight originally, and it's so good I use it in bed every night now, and my sleep has got so much better. Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions. Made from premium memory foam and soft, breathable material, it offers superior comfort and light-blocking ability. £9.99 Shop Universal Travel Adapter A travel adapter is an absolute must if you're going abroad, and I always leave this one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it. It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has three USB ports, as well as a slot for USB-C cables, so you can charge five different devices at the same time. £11.99 Shop Tile Mate by Life360 Throughout my life I've been told I'd 'lose my head if it weren't screwed on', and have been known to leave my suitcase on the train, my passport on the plane and my purse on the bar. I really would be lost without tile Mates, which I've attached to my keys and added one to my suitcase. The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if you're solo travelling, so friends and family can know your whereabouts. £27.99 Shop trtl Travel Pillow I was so skeptical about trtl pillows for years, having seen the pictures of people looking a bit silly using them on planes. But I'm officially a convert - they're the comfiest thing, and, together with my eye mask, I can finally sleep on the plane and don't even need a window seat. £45.99 Shop YETI 18oz (532ml) Bottle I take a water bottle wherever I'm going, as it means I don't have to keep asking the crew for another tiny cup of water on a flight. This one from YETI keeps my water cold all day - especially when I add some ice to it when I leave the house. £30 Shop Klearlook 4 in 1 Adjustable Phone Stand The worst thing about short-haul flights is the lack of screen - and having to hold your phone for an entire movie can be frustrating. Thankfully, this phone stand - which works with all phones - can mount onto luggage handles or tray tables with a clamp. It also easily rotates 360 degrees, so I use it to make hands-free video calls too when I'm waiting for my flight in the airport. £9.99 Shop GHD straighteners I never go away without my GHDs - I even have a spare pair in my parents' house now! They may be pricey but they're worth it, and they really don't take much room up in your luggage. £289 Shop Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Another beauty product I can't leave the house without is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, and the mini size is my travel skincare staple. I've been using it to take my makeup off in the evening, and to refresh my skin in the morning for 10 years - and I swear by it. I have the 200ml bottle at home, but this starter kit is only £8 - and perfect to pop into my hand luggage. £8 Shop
