21 Products That'll Take Some Of The Annoyances Out Of Traveling

Love to travel, except for the part where you're actually traveling? These products will help you get from Point A to Point B with ease.

1. A bendy pillow capable of contorting itself to meet your ever-changing needs. Neck rest? No prob. Pillow to keep your face off the gross bus window glass? Of course!!! Round pillow to make sleeping on your cousin's floor more bearable? Almost!

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Promising review: "After reading a glowing review by a frequent international flyer, I decided the twistable travel pillow was exactly what my husband needed. That traveler returned from an overseas trip and immediately purchased his second one for his lumbar region. So I bought two up front, but not for air travel. My husband has osteoporosis with an overly curved upper back. It is uncomfortable for him to sit for long periods, even in his recliner. Well, many snores later, he decided these were the perfect solution! That evening I placed one behind my neck, just to test it out. Apparently, I had no idea how uncomfortable it actually was just sitting. My neck never had it so good! So I used the lumbar one as well. Felt like I was floating in the chair. Have shown them to everyone. A physical therapist friend went gaga over the concept, and plans to give them as gifts this year." —SMB

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

2. A portable charger so you can watch Law and Order: SVU for the entire trip without Stabler and Benson having to come figure out why your phone died.

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Promising review: "I've had this power cell for almost a year. I left it on my car for a few months in variant weather and never charged it or used it. This morning I plugged it in for maybe 45 minutes and after it was 1/2 charged. My phone went down to 3% and I got terribly lost in an unfamiliar place and needed to use Google Maps and I knew that would kill my phone. I plugged in my phone to the charger and walked for over twenty minutes, using my phone, and got to where I was going. I then left my phone to charge more and it charged up to 80% before running out of juice. I am very impressed that even after sitting without use in a hot car for so long, this thing still worked great. I feel like it was definitely worth the money and I am so glad I bought it." —Holly P

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in four colors).

3. A LifeStraw that allows you to drink pretty much any water you can find in nature. Hiking trips are now just icky water scavenger hunts.

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Promising review: "I frequently hike and camp in the backcountry all over the United States. Carrying the amount of water that I need to survive during these trips is just not feasible due to the weight. I recently took a LifeStraw out for a test on a backcountry hike in the Rocky Mountains. Every stream, lake, and every other water source that I came across I stopped for a drink. The one drawback to the LifeStraw is that it does take a bit of suction to start and keep the water flowing. When you're at high altitudes in the mountains this leads to longer 'drink breaks' since you can get winded pretty easy while trying to suck up water through the LifeStraw. However, its size and weight advantages when hiking in mountainous terrain vastly outweigh this minor drawback." —Charlie

Get it from Amazon for $17.47 (available in three styles).

4. A teeny-tiny razor for travelers who like to shave on the move.

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Promising review: "I cannot express how much my daughter and I love these razors! They are perfect for traveling and the little grip is much easier to hold than I expected. Now there is no need to take those awful disposable razors on vacation — we can use the same quality razor that we used at home." —Anitra D. Ware

Get it from Amazon for $5.48.

5. A mini trash can that fits in the cup holder because you can't just leave wrappers all over the rental car like you do your own car.

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Promising review: "It’s ridiculous how much I love these! The push part is on a spring so it stays closed when you aren’t pushing it, and of course it perfectly fits in the cup holder of our vehicles. Pro tip: a quart sized Ziploc is the perfect size to add as a liner and fold over the top to keep the inside clean!" —Chaos Coordinator

Get it from Amazon for $6.59.

6. A portable espresso maker so you can enjoy a nice hot drink while enjoying the view (whether that's from on top of a mountain or a motel room).

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Promising review: "This works so well for camping for a quick coffee craving! Took this camping over the weekend and used it a few times at the office. Depending on the grinds you use, its good for a light single espresso shot or if you reuse the same grinds and purge three capfuls of water through the filter, you'll get a full cup of coffee. Works great without lugging a glass press around in your backpacking or camp gear! Easy to clean and store away with the retractable priming handle." —WallyMonkey

Get it from Amazon for $48.90.

7. Delish blackberry-flavored gummies that have melatonin in them to help you get to sleep no matter how chatty your seat mate is.

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Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these worked. Sleeping pills and things to help me sleep haven’t been very helpful in the past. So being skeptical, I took twice the dosage. I ate four of the gummies instead of two. I figured it would help me get a much-needed nap and instead it might as well have caused me to go into a coma. Lol. I don’t know what you guys created but...I’m a huge fan. Knocked me right out! P.S. Only take the correct amount." —Austin M

Get it from Amazon for $14.94+ (available in three sizes).

8. A school-inspired 4-in-1 makeup pen with everything you need — eyeliner, highlighter, lipliner, and eyebrow filler — so you can free up some space in your bag.

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This thing has all the benefits of four makeup items and all the fun of those four-color clicky pens. Click to your heart's content and travel with a lighter load.

Get it from Alleyoop for $25.

9. A packing checklist for people who are simply garbage at packing. Never again forget all your socks but somehow remember to bring eight different hats.

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Promising review: "We travel frequently and have two children. As any parent knows, packing for yourself and your children can be overwhelming (especially for trip longer than a few days). I have found this list to be a lifesaver and I also give it as a gift for other traveling families. It is easy to plan, organize, and list out items that are easily forgotten. You can also list the quantity of each item needed. It has a variety of clothing options and space to add more. Overall, wonderful purchase and has likely saved me many forgotten items!" —Mike D.

Get it from Amazon for $7.

10. Sriracha packets to help make the bland airplane food taste sliiiiightly edible.

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Promising review: "I used to love the other hot sauce, you know the one that started with a T and ended with an o-b-a-s-c-o. It was a beautiful summer day when I was introduced to Sriracha. I can't even remember what food tasted like before Sriracha came along. There were sad, and lonely times when I would be stuck at a restaurant, having to settle for ordinary hot sauce. But then these portable, little spice pillows caught my attention, and I will never be stranded without Sriracha again! You complete me." —Tommy Johnson

Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $11.99.

11. Bendy, small containers perfect for face creams, pills, or any other small items.

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Promising review: "These are the coolest little silicone containers by far. I make my own lip balm and lotions, and needed something to hold them. I'm just so happy I found these. They are gonna come in handy. The are just the right size and seal up with no worries about drying out or leaking. I can't wait to get more." —Raymond and Lisa

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.95.

12. A U-shaped pillow you'll love cuddling up with even more than the stranger sitting next to you.

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Promising review: "This was the best travel pillow ever. It worked perfectly on the plane and while we were cruising on a motor coach around Spain it came in handy again. I wanted to tell people on the plane using different brands that they were missing out but I decided they would notice how relaxed I was with my travel pillow." —AnitaW, Los Angeles, CA.

Get it from Amazon for $25.95 (available in four colors).

13. A credit card-sized game of chess for entertainment emergencies.

Shapeways

Get it from Shapeways for $13.69.

14. A foot hammock so at least one part of your body can kick back and relax.

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Promising review: "This was a lifesaver on a recent non-stop flight from LAX to Paris, and back. Not only was the footrest super comfy and easy to use, it really made the long flight bearable. At the end of the flight my feet and legs were not swollen at all, like they usually are after a long flight. I like to kick off my shoes during long flights and when I put my shoes back on, they fit like they normally do, no swollen feet, ankles or legs. I will never fly again without this footrest." —Dawn Sanders

Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in black, purple, and blue).

15. A pair of shoe covers for when you only have room for one pair of shoes and they are NOT rain boots.

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Get them from Firebox for $11.99 (available in two sizes).

16. A travel icon shirt so you can just point and nod when trying to speak to locals in a foreign country.

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Get it from Iconspeak for $33 (available in sizes S–XXL and 14 colors).

17. A pack of makeup remover pads for blasting away every speck of makeup with ~just~ water. Leave the big pack of remover wipes at home and just bring a few of this handy lil' circles.

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Promising review: "I have been using these reusable bamboo makeup pads this past week and I really like them! First, these come with a little bag to put them in to wash. I loved that I didn't have to search for all of them in the laundry! Drying took a little while and I had to put them back in the dryer. What drew me to these pads is being able to wash and reuse. Between removing makeup and using toner or micellar water, I could use up to six cotton pads a day!!! 😱😱 These pads have definitely helped me reduce how many pads I use in a day!" —Rachel

Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in two colors).

18. A Pocket Palette with mascara, lipstick/blush, and BB cream so you can leave the bulky makeup bag at home.

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Promising review: "I travel often for work, and it’s so much easier to pack a few pocket palettes than tote my regular makeup — they’re super carry-on bag/airport friendly! I love my Lancôme but I’d much rather not tote around heavy glass bottles, so I keep a palette at the ready for the gym, in my purse, at my desk at work, etc. — they’re that convenient. For the makeup itself, the quality of the BB cream is great. It’s light, feels and looks natural, you can get at least two full uses out of the quantity. The lip/cheek color amount is also generous. I personally go for a darker lip generally, but this is good for blush and will last me a while. I love how handy the mascara applicator is, so fun-sized. For someone on the go, who isn't soooo makeup savvy that I'm contouring all the time, this product is really practical!" —Maureen

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four shades).

19. A foldable hair dryer or mini straightener so you can have all your favorite tools nearby without sacrificing your entire carry-on.

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Promising review (hair dryer): "This is the PERFECT size and POWER you need for traveling! I love that this is tiny, but is just as powerful as the bigger ones. I've been to 28 countries, and am heading to eight more this year. Get this — you will love it just as much as I do!

UPDATE: I have literally taken it to 8 countries with me AND still use it every single day at home. I LOVE this hair dryer and just ordered a 2nd one so I can have it already in my suitcase. One for the road and one for home. I cannot recommend this hair dryer enough. I love that it is lightweight and doesn't make my wrist hurt from the weight when I use it like this big clunky ones do. SUPER compact and powerful." —DebLuv'sAmazon

Promising review (straightener): "This does the job and is small enough to keep in my toiletries bag so it's always there when I travel. Ordered it while I was away, arrived quickly and saved the day!" —Cathy L

Get the hair dryer for for $14.99 or the straightener for $13.99 (both from Amazon).

20. A hanging toiletry case that's basically like having a personal assistant who hands you things as you need them.

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Promising review: "Was surprisingly shocked at the quality and durability of this product. We were long overdue for a new travel toiletry bag and with an upcoming trip, we decided to give this one a try. This particular bag fit full-sized bottles, has a metal hanger, and was STILL small enough to not take up much space. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck!" —David Washburn

Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (available in five colors).

21. And packing cubes to bring peace and order to your messy luggage.

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One set = four different packing cubes, each a different size that accommodates to different items.

Promising review: "I am officially sold on packing cubes!! These things are amazing! I can believe I've been packing without them my whole life. The mesh lining allows you to peek inside, and I was able to pack all my clothes, shoes, and toiletries for a 10-day trip to Europe (full contents listed below). I packed them as I normally would first, and then packed them in the packing cubes. There was SO much more room in my luggage after packing everything in the cubes! Items I fit in the cubes and bag include two jackets, one jean vest, four pants/capris, two pairs of shorts, one romper, four dresses, one maxi skirt, seven tank tops, four shirts, three camisoles, three pajama sets, 15 undies, six pairs of socks, and four pairs of shoes. But why are you still reading?? Go buy these cubes!" —Tiffany

Get them from Amazon for $19.99 (for a pack of four, available in nine colors).

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