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1. A collapsible water bottle designed to free up so much space in your personal bag when flying and going on excursions, which will have you feeling light and free while on the go. Plus you won't have to keep buying $15 water every time you're thirsty, which is also a win.
2. A clear toiletries case for the times it feels like you're playing hide and seek with your favorite lip balm and hand cream. This case with a see-through panel can help you easily locate exactly what you need without having to waste time digging through and unzipping every single bag you packed.
Truffle is a woman-owned small business that specializes in bags and accessories that are TSA-approved or stadium-approved.
Promising review: "I travel for work quite a bit and love to add this to my travel uniform. It’s hard being away from the comforts of home, but when the things you travel with are of the best quality and offer practicality, it can feel special. If you like quality, don’t hesitate! No more plastic bags for me! ;)" —SOFÍA J.
Get it from Truffle for $65+ (available in three sizes and nine colors).
3. Or a similar compact version for weakend gateways so TSA agents can easily see what you've packed, meaning no more awkward searches or delays.
4. And a hanging toiletry bag with enough room to fit all of your morning AND nighttime routine products. It also hangs in the bathroom so it's easy to see everything you packed.
Promising review: "I travel a lot for work and personal reasons. I like to have my makeup/shower/hair case ready to go, rather than packing each time. This case is wonderful. It is big enough to store all of my goods. I had something similar in size before, but it did not have the hanger, so it was difficult to use in small hotel bathrooms. Problem solved! I also love the color. If you don't travel much or if you travel lightly with a small suitcase/bag, this may not be for you because of its size. If you want to carry all your stuff in one place, this is the way to go." —MarMor
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in eight colors).
5. AirFly that allows you to use your own high-quality Bluetooth earbuds or headphones to tune in to your favorite in-flight entertainment. With the ability to connect up to two pairs at once, you can even share the entertainment with your travel buddy. And don't worry about running out of juice on those long-haul flights — this device has a battery life of 25+ hours.
It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual.
Promising review: "I love this gadget ... I fly a lot and this works on the majority of wide-body planes I’ve taken over the past six months. Just plugs into one of the three-prong outlets (or single outlet in economy) and you can connect any Bluetooth device. Doesn’t always connect on the first try as I have several devices that my headphones are searching for, but if you turn off all other devices it seems to connect right away. Once connected, it works for many hours. A few planes I’ve taken recently (Qatar Airways) have USB charge points so close to the headphone jack that you can even plug it in while its working and never lose the charge. Highly recommend for travelers." —Joseph Britto
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles).
6. A pair of compression socks made to prevent you from looking like you swapped feet with Violet from Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. These socks offer the support needed for when you're not able to get up and move around for a few hours and reduce the discomfort of swelling.
7. A solid Ethique shampoo bar in case you want to limit the chance of liquid shampoo spilling out into your luggage and having everything smell like an island paradise breeze. Reviewers say these shampoo bars produce a great lather and leave their hair soft and shiny.
8. A pack of blackberry-flavored melatonin sleep gummies on those flights where it seems impossible to catch some Z's between the cramped seats, noisy passengers, and turbulence. These gummies will provide a little chew and the natural sleep hormone so you could be snoozing away in less time.
9. A chic anti-theft backpack if you hate the idea that if you were in a crowd, you would never know if someone unzipped your bag and took something out. With this bag, the only way to open it is from underneath — thanks to the zipper being flush against your back — making it super practical.
10. A portable door lock for instant added security when traveling alone. You won't need to barricade yourself in your hotel room with a chair anymore — this easy-to-install lock simply slips onto the door latch and, voilà, peace of mind.
Note: This can get flagged with going through security, so you may want to put it in an easily accessible place in your checked bag to be safe.
Promising review: "I travel a lot for work and usually take a lot of measures for extra security, such as keeping the luggage roller in my room all week and rolling it in front of the door. It was large and cumbersome, but with this gadget, it's great! You can use it on almost any door and works better than the makeshift 'fork' one. Frequent traveler or not, this item offers peace of mind which can prove invaluable while away from home. (I can even use it on my door at my house!)" —JizzerJittery
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (also available in two and four-packs).
11. A super-cool duffel bag with a main garment compartment, shoe compartment, AND inner pockets for toiletries to effortlessly fit all you need for a two-week long trip. Perfect for the carry-on-only travelers who refuse to check a bag, because there is literally no need.
Plus, the bag is water-resistant and has two exterior zip pockets, two interior shoe pockets, and a padded handle wrap. Yes, this one bag really can do it all.
Promising review: "I travel a lot for work and needed something lightweight and convenient. This fit the bill nicely and allows me to completely jettison a second carry-on. It’s great! Lots of storage. I love that it has room for shoes. No issues with wrinkles. Highly recommend it." —CB
Get it from Amazon for $53.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
12. An Anker charging port station, which is the perfect solution to keep everyone's gadgets and gizmos charged up without constantly arguing with your family members over who gets to use the cord next.
13. A lightweight collapsible stroller that is a game-changer for jetsetting parents. It folds up compactly so you can store it in the overhead compartment and it's even equipped with a handle for easy carrying when your hands are already full with the kids. Did I mention it weighs less than 10 pounds? That's lighter than a gallon of milk!
It folds up so small that it was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2014 for the most compact stroller. It can hold kids who weigh up to 55 lbs. and only weighs 9.5 lbs.
Promising review: "We are frequent travelers. I've been on 15 flights with my 17-month-old toddler. I wish I would have bought this a long time ago. It's the best purchase we have ever made. It is sturdy, folds very easy, has a great design, and can literally fit in a reusable grocery bag. Highly recommend!" —Kateryna
Get it from Amazon for $219.99 (available in two colors and four styles).
14. A travel wallet made to easily store and find things while constantly on the move. There are a bunch of pockets to organize everything you might need from cash, receipts, and train tickets to ID cards and hotel keys. There is even a spacious zipper pocket, which is great for all the coins you receive (which you get a LOT of in certain countries).
15. A 3D-contoured sleeping mask that doesn't apply pressure to your eyelids (unlike flat eyemasks), helping you drift off into dreamland faster than you can say "jet lag who?" This light-blocking mask will give you much-needed sleep so that by the time you land at your destination, you won't be a puffy-eyed zombie.
Plus, it comes with a set of earplugs to block out all the noise around you!
Promising review: "I have been sleeping with a sleeping mask for years now, I like the complete darkness around me when I close my eyes, it’s just so much easier to relax, and fall asleep. But all the masks I have had have been irritating things about them like shot out the light completely. Too tight elastic, or scratches. But these are just beyond amazing. First of all; the elastic is of great quality. It’s thick wide and adjustable. Second, the fabric is so soft. There is a cavity inside the sleeping mask for the eye so my eyelids are not in contact; GREAT PLUS. I travel a lot and use my sleeping mask on the plane. All others have made my makeup look horrible after I wake up, but these, you can even see I closed my eyes. I cannot recommend these enough. They changed my sleeping habits, no irritation and no light coming through. I absolutely love mine! I got mine in black :) —Anette Normark
Get the set from Amazon for $21.99 (available in seven colors).
16. A super comfortable Trtl pillow in case you find yourself in the middle seat on a 14-hour flight to Japan. This neck pillow is designed to help keep your posture upright, reducing the risk of neck aches and allowing you to arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed. This will also prevent you from nodding off on your neighbor, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their flight in peace!
17. Or an inflatable wedge pillow you can simply inflate, place on the tray table, and rest your head against, saving yourself from neck cramps and drool stains.
Promising review: "I am a very frequent traveler and had lived through many 13+ hour flights prior to purchasing this pillow. After using it for the first time on my 13 hour flight to Tokyo, I will never fly without it again! It was comfortable not only for sleeping leaning forward, but also for leaning against the window on the larger international plane. If you're traveling with a companion, it was also very comfortable being used between two people. I especially love how there are holes for your arms and can be used at different angles/positions. It made for a very restful flight overall." —Elizabeth B
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
18. An anti-blister balm that astonishingly prevents blisters even after walking at Disney all day for three days straight — that's EASILY about 22,000 steps.
19. An eight-compartment pill organizer equipped with eight compartments to keep all of your medications organized without the weight of bulky pill bottles slowing you down on your adventures.
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 $7.97.
20. A lightweight, compact, and high-speed portable charger for when you're eagerly waiting for your Uber to arrive and you've just taken 25 pictures of yourself trying to get the perfect shot of you holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but now your phone battery is at a mere 10%. This small but mighty charger is capable of charging Apple and Samsung Galaxy devices lightning fast when in a pinch.
21. A 50-count pack of laundry soap sheets that allows you to wash clothes by hand in the hotel sink instead of packing extra and hauling around stinky, sweaty clothes you wore for three days. These sheets are not liquid, so it's OK to take them through TSA in a carry-on, and they take up such a small amount of space.
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome. I take it everywhere! We travel a lot, and it's perfect for all sorts of reasons! It was very useful on our trip to Israel where I ended up doing laundry in our hotel sink almost every night because of the dust. The packaging is very small and for as much as I have used this traveling, I haven't run out yet!" —Mia Bauer
Get it from Amazon for $11.08.
22. A TSA-friendly 16-piece travel toiletries set so you can breeze through security checkpoints without a care in the world. These sets come with travel-sized bottles so you can bring all your essentials you need, from your Olaplex shampoo and conditioner to your Native body wash and lotion.
The set comes with four bottles, two 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 travel A LOT. This kit makes taking the products I want/need with me easy. There's never any leakage, spillage or surprise explosions. Everything stays in the vessel you put it in. They are easy to clean. There are labels includes if you are one who loves organization. It is approved by all airlines. Perfection." —Corrine
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
23. A portable white-noise machine designed to cancel out background noise that can disrupt your sleep. It produces a consistent, soothing sound that can lull you into a peaceful slumber no matter if your hotel room is right next to the elevator or your balcony is right above the street level.
24. A shoe bag anyone who likes to travel light would appreciate. This bag can pack a pair of sneakers for walking tours, flip-flops to lounge by the pool, and sandals for a night out on the town. It's compact and protects your shoes from getting damaged while still allowing you to bring what you need.
Promising review: "You can totally fit three pairs of shoes in this! (Size 6.5 female shoe, fit heels, wedges and sandals.) I bought two and will absolutely be buying more for my husband. 10/10 would recommend! I travel frequently, and I always overpack, this helped cut down space and stress immensely!" —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in nine colors and patterns).
25. An electronics organizer to keep your wired earphones, various chargers, and other accessories neat and easy to find so that you aren't digging through a jumbled mess.
*Okay, there are not actual spots for your stress, but it will make you feel organized and put-together and hopefully ease your stress knowing exactly where all your important electronics should be!
Promising review: "I travel a fair amount and am an admitted tech gadget junkie and became tired of dragging around a jumbled bag of cables, connectors, adapters, earbuds, thumb drives, card readers, MP3 players, and other necessities that resembled an episode of Hoarders. This little pouch tamed the beast — a place for everything and everything in its place. The other side of the double-sided pouch holds a power pack, multi-port USB charger, and even a short extension cord. This is a great setup if you're frequently on the road, and you don't have to worry about forgetting that 'critical' connector..." —Snowbound
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
26. Some biodegradable hypoallergenic wipes here to help you freshen up in between flights. No more feeling gross and sweaty from being stuck in a cramped airplane for hours. With just one swipe, you'll feel clean and refreshed, ready to take on the next leg of your journey.
These are made with natural tea tree oil, peppermint oil, ginseng oil, and aloe and come individually wrapped, so they're super easy to stash in your carry on.
Promising review: "I bought these for a long holiday where I anticipated hiking in remote areas without the opportunity to do a whole cleanup at a hotel before going out for dinner. Tho I was never quite that dirty/smelly, even on regular days in the city that were unexpectedly humid or travel days of hopping bw airports and train stations, these came in clutch to make sure constant freshness was a quick wipe away. I have an inflammatory skin condition that makes it hard for me to use most scented products and even standard stick deodorants, but these wipes caused zero irritation." —candi
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $8.99.
27. A foldable jewelry organizer for keeping all your dainty chains and elaborate earrings organized and easily accessible for your entire trip. This organizer has so much space to store jewelry and is able to fold up nicely to save space when packing.
Promising review: "I got this for a friend after buying one for myself! I travel frequently and always struggled trying to organize my jewelry so it wouldn't be in a tangled mess once reaching my destination. This organizer accomplishes that as well as helps me to easily see what I brought with me!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors and patterns).
28. Or a small version equipped with several compartments for different types of jewelry, so everything stays in its proper place. Plus, it's compact enough to fit into your carry-on luggage or even your purse.
Promising review: "I travel a lot for work, and this jewelry box has everything I was looking for! It’s a nice small size and has plenty of storage for necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and even a watch! Very good quality, and I love the color. Highly recommend!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" —Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in nine colors).
29. A set of packing cubes so you can safely squish everything down, leaving plenty of room for souvenirs.
30. An international power converter that's compatible in over 160 countries and allows up to five devices to be charged easily with a single outlet. Reviewers say the power LED is extremely useful, especially in the UK where they have switches for the outlets so you need to know if they have power or not.
Promising review: "I travel frequently both for work and pleasure and always find myself laughing around a bag full of power cords and converter depending on the country I am visiting. This useful tool has saved me at least 5 pounds' worth of excess luggage (a multitude of extension cords, power connectors and external plugs) by consolidating my connection needs into one tool. This power bank comes with two plugs (you can choose configuration based on the country specific outlets) and four USB plugs. The travel bag makes it convenient and keeps it organized. This is a great investment and value for the price." —LocalistGal
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
31. A luggage-mounted cup caddy to ensure your beloved venti Iced Chai latte with two pumps of brown sugar syrup and blueberry muffin remains securely in place as you dash to your boarding gate.
Promising review: "We travel by air a lot, and this is great for your carry-on luggage when you have no hands. We always get a drink in the airport. So this helps a lot." —Rhonda Bolash
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 23 colors and patterns).
32. A bubble makeup brush holder which not only keeps your bristles clean and protected, but it also ensures the inside of your makeup bag won't be covered in a layer of setting powder.
33. Some reusable bottle bags to help protect any breakable purchases (i.e., wine or alcohol) you make so you can enjoy the deliciousness back home without worrying about it spilling in your checked bag.
34. Individually wrapped makeup removing wipes for when you're on connecting flight 2/3 and your makeup has become an oily mess. These wipes take up minimal space and are super convenient when all your skincare products are in a checked bag and there isn't a sink in sight.
35. A HappyLuxe travel wrap if "Antarctic" isn't a strong enough word to describe the level of cold airplanes get. This wrap doubles as a cute scarf and a light blanket to keep you snug as a bug in a rug.
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