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39 Travel Essentials You Probably Haven’t Thought Of, But Definitely Need

In case your travel checklist missed a few things.

1. A marble compact contact lens case that might make you feel a little more secure. It comes with a tube you can use to hold the solution and a contact remover tool — all in this chic little package. 

the white and grey marble case with rose gold contact lens case and three tools
Amazon

This kit includes: a mirror, contact lens case, a mini solution bottle for your contact solution, a contact tweezer tool for pulling out your contacts from the lens case, and a contact remover tool used to remove and put on your contacts.

Promising review: "This product is great for the girlies who wear contacts everyday and like to maintain an aesthetic. The rose gold and marble is just *chefs kiss*. It holds just the right amount of all contacts lens essentials. Helps keep your handbag organized too!" —thepursonalshopper

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).

2. A set of packing cubes you'll definitely want if you're looking for a way to maximize all the space in your carry-on. Believe it or not, you can situate a week's worth of gear with the help of these babies. Not just a space-saving solution, but it'll also help you organize your belongings which makes it easier to identify when something is missing. 

the beige packing cubes filled and inside a suitcase
Amazon

The set includes three different size packing cubes, one bra and underwear bag, one shoe bag, and one bag for your toiletries.

Promising review: "Really nice quality cubes. I’ve never used them before and was really pleased with how well they worked. I didn’t even need to use all of them. The large cube was enough for a small suitcase!" —Caroline

Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in seven colors and two sizes).

3. A mini lightweight flat iron because you're not sure if you'll actually need it, but just in case you want to rock a bone straight hairdo, you'll be happy you'll have it. It might take a bit to heat up, but once it does, it'll have the power of a full-size flat iron. And, it an fit in your suitcase with ease. 

reviewer showing their naturally curly hair and then pin straight hair achieved using the straightener
reviewer hand holding straightener

And you'll get a lil' heat-resistant pouch to carry it wherever you go!

Promising review: "I took this flat iron to Europe for a two week vacation. It did a great job smoothing my hair out. Be sure to check the measurements as it is very small. However, it got the job done for me." —Leslie Webb

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ ( available in three colors).

4. A digital luggage scale so you can know before you go how heavy your luggage is. There's nothing worse than being caught off guard by an unexpected fee because your bag didn't feel that heavy. It can weigh luggage up to 110 pounds, which should be enough after souvenier shopping, right? 😳

the luggage weight
Amazon

Check out this TikTok from BuzzFeed shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly, to see this palm-sized luggage scale in action!

Promising review: "This luggage scale is so handy and is great for weighing your luggage. I was a little concerned before I got it because I wasn't sure how accurate it would be. When I used it when I went on vacation, it was dead on to what the airport said, so I highly recommend this. Plus, it’s easy to pack in your bags." —Teresa Daniels

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in six colors).

5. A buckled luggage strap to fasten your purse, laptop bag, and more to your suitcase without worrying about accidentally leaving your bag behind. 

the strap on a suitcase holding a backpack
multiple images of the strap being placed on different bags
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 two-packs).

6. Or a chic and secure travel belt perfect for mixing and matching your luggage so that you can still connect your bags together for easy rolling through the airport. 

the
the sand and red colored belt
Cincha

Cincha is run by a BIPOC couple based in Oakland, California, who believe traveling in style should also be secure. They've been making the chic travel belt since 2019.

Promising review: "Such a simple yet brilliant solution for the ever falling bag when trying to juggle all your luggage. It definitely made traveling less stressful." —Samantha

Get it from Cincha for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and 23 colors).

7. A memory foam Ostrich pillow neck cushion so you won't have to spend the first two days of your next vacation trying to work the crook out of your neck. This upgraded version offers 360-degree natural ergonomic neck support to keep your head upright so your plane, train, or automobile nap will actually be comfortable. 

person using the travel pillow
Amazon

Promising review: "I bought it for a trip that had two long haul flights as well as various shorter flights. It is almost impossible for me to sleep on a plane, unless I get the full row to lay down. This thing helped me fall asleep almost immediately without waking up every time my head bobbed. I also used it as a nap pillow: your face can fit the hole perfectly as well as the back or side of your head, so it really works well for that too. I highly recommend this pillow!" —MSC7

Get it from Amazon for $69 (available in three colors).

8. A convenient six-port USB charger for those hotel rooms that have little to no outlets which makes it difficult to keep all your devices charged. 

the six port charger
Amazon

Promising review: "This USB charger has been awesome for travel since it allows me to skip packing a separate USB brick for each of my devices. It is smart enough to determine whether the device has the capability to quickly charge via higher amperage output and automatically delivers the appropriate output to each device. The LED that indicates that the unit is receiving power is a nice touch, especially when many hotels I stay at seem to have dead power outlets. I use it with an iPad, iPhone, portable Bluetooth speaker, and a portable recharging pack. It handles those devices well and charges them quickly." —Sam Ellis

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in black and white).

9. A designated dirty laundry bag to keep the clothes you've already worn separated from your clean clothes. 

grey dirty laundry bag
Amazon

Promising review: "I love this bag for travel. It's the perfect size. Unlike so many travel laundry bags, this one is the perfect size for clothes and undies. So many are too small like a lingerie bag or too big like a bag to take to the laundromat. This is cute and folds up into itself." —N. Newman

Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in 11 styles).

10. A travel toothbrush, small enough to fit in a pocket, that folds to keep the bristles clean. You can keep it in your carry-on or your everyday bag in case you'd like to brush on the go. 

Promising review: "These are great! I travel around a lot for work, and also have Invisalign, so I like to keep one in my work bag as well as my travel bag. The best part is the convenience. I used to carry a tooth brush in a case that took up a lot of room in my work bag as well as my travel bag. Now I just use these. They are small, durable, easy to use, and the brush is full covered when it is fully closed, which is what I was a little worried about at first. It was exactly what I was looking for in a travel toothbrush. I highly recommend, and I will be purchasing again." —Demetri

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two colors).

11. Vacuum seal bags for the ultimate space-saver. If you can't possibly leave behind your fave ensembles, then these vacuum-sealed bags are ideal. Fill it up, use a vacuum to suck the air out, and voila! You've not only packed up your best OOTDs, but now you have room to shop for a few more on vacation. 

Jasmin's bulky clothes in a sealed bag with text:
Same clothes now vacuum-sealed with text:
Jasmin Sandal / BuzzFeed

Promising review: "I've used these bags before and they are so helpful. I even use the medium one for travel and I have tons of extra suitcase room. The clothes don't come out wrinkled at all as long as you fold them nicely before placing in the bag, then the air sucks out keeping them safe and sound and very compact." —Susie Kochsmeier

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes and three pack quantities).

12. An easily portable and packable handheld steamer because you've managed to fit all your outfits inside the bag which means they're definitely going to be wrinkled when you finally unpack. This handheld steamer will have them looking ~pristine~ when you're ready to head out and explore.

reviewer's super wrinkled shirt
the shirt next to the smaller-than-an-iron steamer, with wrinkles gone

Promising review: "Bought this to de-wrinkle some linen tablecloths and lace table runners for my son's wedding reception. It worked very well. Linen tablecloths were a great test for it since they are a fairly hard type of cloth to get wrinkles out of. It only took a few minutes to heat up completely and I used it for a couple of hours nonstop. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase — especially since it was less than $35! You can't go wrong with this handy little steamer. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the size of the water tank. I wish it were slightly bigger, but since it heats up so quickly, there really isn't anything to complain about." —WeekendWarrior2017

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two colors).

13. A leather organizer big enough to keep every single charger, headphone, and adapter tangle-free. Wow, you're more organized on the go than you are at home. 

a cord organizing pack storing several cords
Mister Crafter/ Etsy

Mister Crafter is a small business based in the US that specializes in custom-made leather products.

Promising review: "A perfect companion taking cords and a 65w charger between the office and home office. Bought one for my son-in-law who travels for work. He loves it as well." —Phillip M.

Get it from Mister Crafter on Etsy for $34.12+ (available in two colors and sizes and three personalization options).

14. A handy sunglasses organizer case ready to hold up to five of your best shades for your upcoming beach getaway. This case will protect your sunnies from scratches, smears, and breaking while you're en route. 

reviewer holding closed sunglasses storage case
sunglasses storage case unlatched and hanging on a hook

Promising review: "I had been looking at this organizer for a long time before recently purchasing for an upcoming trip to the Bahamas. I have a lot of sunglasses and like being able to have several pairs with me on trips, but hate having a bunch of individual cases to deal with. This organizer case is perfect! It exceeded my expectations, which is actually really hard to do. It’s packaged beautifully and is very high quality. It looks to be durable, as well. It’s a very cute case and I love that it holds my glasses snugly so I don’t have to worry about them getting damaged in my suitcase during transport. I highly recommend this organizer case and wish I would’ve bought it four trips ago!!" —Ashley Smith

Get it from Amazon for $35.49+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%; available in two colors).

15. A suitcase protector just begging to travel with you to keep your chic suitcase looking brand new by protecting your luggage from cosmetic scratches that can happen to your checked bags. 

Promising review: "I am an Away suitcase fanatic and my favorite color is pink but that makes it hard to keep any checked luggage clean. Found this cover and was skeptical, especially bc I couldn’t figure out sizing so I ordered a few. The away suitcase pictured is the large away and the 28” cover fit it like a glove! So happy to have found this!" —Amanda S.

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four sizes).

16. An AirTag passport holder, if you already have an AirTag, this passport holder is perfect for you. It has slots to store your passport, credit cards, and more as well as a convenient compartment for your AirTag to help you find the location of your passport if you lose it. 

passport holder closed wit airtag chained onto it
passport holder open

Promising review: "I purchased this for my college aged son to use while studying abroad and traveling across Europe. He consistently misplaces everything! This has been wonderful for peace of mind." —Jerry&Sam

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight colors).

17. A pack of four Apple AirTags that you can put on your luggage (and pretty much all your other belongings) to keep track of them. It has a simple one-tap setup that'll instantly connect your AirTag with your iPhone or iPad. It also has a built-in speaker to help you find your lost items. 

Four Apple AirTags
A screenshot of the location of the AirTag devices

You can also get a single AirTag for only $24.

Promising review: "While on a delayed flight from Newark to Dublin I could see one of my bags was not on the plane. This was great information because when we arrived in Dublin I was able to be the first one in line to file a missing bag claim." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $74.99.

18. A travel blanket and pillow set to hopefully make even the economy seats feel premium. Whether you're riding in the back seat of a long road trip or sitting in an ice-cold airport, having this blanket and pillow set will come in handy. Just unzip the pillow, pull out the blanket, and fold it away when you're done. It also clips onto your carry-on for your convenience.

reviewer using the blanket on a plane
the pillow attached to a suitcase

EverSnug is a small business that sells travel sleeping care kits.

Promising review: "This product in my opinion it is worth it if you are traveling anywhere in the world. I just traveled to five different countries with it and I traveled by airplane by bus by train, and in every single one of my travels. This was a godsend. It is so good so fluffy and it’s good quality because it has been through a lot and it’s still in very good shape so I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a blanket which can potentially turn into a pillow now a lot of people were talking about it not being able to be a pillow if you made it into a blanket but if you have a jacket with you or anything else with your scarf, anything you can put it inside the pillow case and voilà, you have a pillow and a blanket at the same time, so I highly recommend it if you’re traveling, it is a beautiful blanket and you will not be disappointed." —Kenlbel

Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in six colors).

19. A pack of 12 travel hangers so you can hang up your blouses and dresses once you arrive. They barely take up any space, too. Oh, they'll also be useful if you need to hand wash any of your items during your travels. You can use these hangers to hang them up to dry.

A pack of hangers in their folded states
An unfolded hanger

Promising review: "They are so light weight and yet so durable I can’t say enough good things about them. I love the fact that they come in their own bag so that I wouldn’t have several hangers flying around my suitcase. I love that now I don’t have to worry about how many hangers the hotel has. This solves that problem instantly. Another big bonus is that if you decide to do laundry you can now hang up your clothes to dry. The hangers are very light and they add relatively nothing to the overall weight of my suitcase. It is the perfect solution for my travel needs." —P. Thomassen

Get them from Amazon for $12.99.

20. A portable door lock because anything that helps you to feel safer in your home away from home is a win. In a few seconds, you can install it (without tools) and remove it when you're ready to go out and explore. Peace of mind is priceless. 

reviewer holding door lock tool
door lock tool secured in between door and threshold

Promising review: "I took my first solo trip and ordered this for extra security. Was super easy to install and didn't require to leave my hotel door ajar for an extended amount of time for installation. My hotel door didn't even move when I tested out the lock. 10/10 recommend for a peace of mind." —Haley Gribble

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three pack sizes).

21. A pack of 102 compressed toilet paper tablets for those times when you need a wipe. These pop out but without the chemicals and irritating scents. One tablet and a few drops of water will grant you a full-sized moist cloth. Reviewers say they're durable, too. 

The compression towels
an expanded towel after a few drops have been added

Portawipes is a small company based in Wyoming that sells compressed toilet paper tablets.

Promising reviews: "I am impressed with the quality of these wipes. They are durable and cheap! They are a must for everyday carry (EDC), first aid, and bug out bags. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. You will need a sharp knife to open the hard plastic packaging. Water is required to make the towel expand. Thus, you cannot use the wipe to dry a wet surface, unless you let it dry first." —Justin B.

"I originally bought these for a backpacking trip into the Wyoming Wilderness. A weight saving move as regular wipes are heavy. Everyone loved these. They weigh nothing and use almost no room in my pack. Easy to use. Add a few drops of water and they expand. Very soft but did not tear. Gave some to my wife for her trip to Spain. She liked them also. Easy to put a tube in her purse, saved a lot of room in her luggage." —KAL In GilbertAZ

Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (also available in more pack sizes).

22. A rechargeable portable misting fan with 180-degree fold, three speeds, a continuous spray mode (lasts about 40 minutes), and the ability to balance on flat surfaces.  

reviewer holding handheld fan
the misting fan on a table

Promising review: "I took this fan with me on my two weeklong vacation to Italy in the middle of August, and it literally saved my vacation. We had to stand in long lines outside in the heat and inside cathedrals with no air conditioning or cooling. We took tours riding on buses and trains, you name, and the battery life lasted most of the day. It was easy to charge with my little rechargeable battery pack in my backpack. It’s not heavy at all, and I love the way it tilts so that I can put it on the table in front of me on the train or at a cafe. It didn’t tip over easily like my friends’ fan did (not this one). I just love it!" —Tracy L. W.

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).

23. A disposable bedsheet if TravelTok horror stories have left you a little concerned about not-so-clean bedsheets. You can place this disposable bedsheet over the bedding (available in various sizes) and hopefully rest more peacefully knowing there's at least some barrier between you and the hotel bedding. 

a collage of pictures that describe the disposable sheet's qualities
Amazon

Promising review: "I took these on a recent trip. Stayed at a hotel. Wasn’t sure how they would be. They were GREAT. The drape is puddling smooth. Really comfortable and warm. No crinkling 'noise' at all. Planning to order more to keep on hand. Love that pillowcase covers are included. Then disposable makes them absolutely perfect. I feel so much better sleeping on sheets I know are clean and impermeable than questionable ones." —Cary K.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two styles and four sizes).

24. A Bug Bite Thing suction tool ideal for camping trips when you hiking to view the sunset gets derailed by a bug bite buffet. It's chemical-free and can help stop itching caused by bee stings, spider bites, and more. 

Writer's photo of the Bug Bite Thing next to where she used it on her leg
Before and after using the Bug Bite Thing suction
Tasia Bass / BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I live near woods and a lake, so I am CONSTANTLY being terrorized by insects.  I swear, some days I am just minding my own business, grabbing my mail and then I will look down and have three or four bug bites. This helps with the itchiness and swelling! It's not going to make the bite disappear, but it will make the bites less annoying! Once a mosquito bit me on my knuckle (seriously the worst spot) and the suction helped to relieve some of the irritation. I've also used it on a splinter and it's better than trying to get the splinter out with a tweezer. Definitely a great weapon in my ongoing battle with bugs." —Tasia Bass 

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in three colors and multipacks). 

25. An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter so you can use your Bluetooth headphones and stay cool, calm, and collected during a turbulent flight. 

a BuzzFeeder's AirFly pro plugged into a seat back screen on an airplane
Chelsea Stuart / BuzzFeed

The AirFly Pro comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick start guide, and manual. Twelve South is a small business that has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009. 

See one TikTok user using it with their AirPod Pros here

Promising review: "Last year 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??)." —Chelsea Stuart

Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in four options and two colors).

26. A set of Sea Bands that uses acupressure to keep motion sickness at bay. So when things get to rocking, hopefully, you won't have to go knocking on the bathroom door.

Promising review: "I borrowed these from my mom right before a 10-hour flight and they were exactly what I needed. I get really bad motion sickness even in cars, so a long flight is barely short of torture for me. But these helped so much that I ended up keeping them (sorry mom) for all my flights. Really simple to use: just slip the bands on your wrist with the ball facing your wrist. I put one on both wrists before my flights and then go to sleep. When I land, I am totally fine and don't have to worry about the after effects of motion sickness anymore!" —Tasia Bass

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.53+ (available in various colors).

27. A pack of laundry soap sheets so you can wash your outfits on longer vacations, allowing you several uses and saving room in your luggage.  

collection of shaving sheets, body wash sheets, and shampoo sheets
Amazon

Promising review: "I travel just about any chance that I get and found a WHOLE lot of success with these little laundry sheets on an almost-three-weeks European vacation this summer where I carried on only and rewore outfits several times." —Elizabeth Lilly

Get 50 sheets from Amazon for $13.21.

28. A pair of Beats headphones that are not only noise-canceling — allowing you to tune out out the world while you sink into Beyonce's Cowboy Carter album — but also have a long battery life that will last even a trip halfway across the world. 

Writer wearing headphones while sitting in a room
Writer wearing headphones on a walk
Tasia Bass / BuzzFeed

Promising review: "I am not a great flyer. So instead of dealing with people trying to chat with me when all I want to do is calm myself, I slip these on and hear nothing but soft classical music and opera songs. They are great at drowning out everything (even the airplane engine was a low hum with these on!!) which is why I find myself wearing them more often than not. Seriously, you can find me walking (dancing) around with these on my head, just in a world of my own.  I own a ton of different headphones, and these are definitely in my top three. If Beats came out with a pair of gaming headphones, it would be a game-changer. They sit comfortably on your ears and the sound quality is top notch! They are definitely worth the price tag. Also, I am really bad at remembering to charge them, and although they say last 40 hours, I have definitely used them for longer without having to charge. In fact, on my last trip, they last four days without needing to be charged." —Tasia Bass

Get it from Amazon for $95.95+ (available in four colors and two styles). 

29. Or a set of wireless Bluetooth earbuds, with more than 200,000 5-star reviews raving about their high quality and comfortability. It's a top-tier option for someone looking for a pair of buds for a budget-friendly price.  

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). 

Promising review: "I was able to wear mine comfortably under my bucket hat while I slept on a very rocky bus ride from the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. And while I was out exploring, the charging case easily fit in my coat pocket. I also use these on the reg in my everyday life to listen to Spotify and podcasts, and even talk on the phone. I have to charge them about once a week and always keep them in my coat pocket."  —Elizabeth Lilly

Get it from Amazon $18.99+ (available in five colors).

30. A perfume atomizer so you can take your favorite fragrance with you on vacation without worrying about if your bottle is over the 3-ounce allowance. 

atomizer pumping on a perfume bottle
Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed

Promising review: "^That's me pumping my signature perfume into one of these travel atomizers I've been using for about a year. It's great to just throw in your purse on the reg for a fragrance re-up throughout the day. As you can see, it's about the size of my thumb and therefore takes up very little room. Plus! It's smaller than most rollerball travel fragrances you can pick up. This first one is working so well, that I just have the other three in storage. But if this one bites the dust this summer during travels, I'll be OK about digging into my stores to use one of the remaining three...especially at this price point." —Elizabeth Lilly

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99.

31. A wide brim hat that comes with matching heart sunglasses, so you an keep the sun out of your face in style.

BuzzFeeder Tasia Bass wearing yellow wide-brim hat and matching heart-shaped sunglasses
close-up of Tasia wearing both accessories with a yellow polka-dot top
Tasia Bass/BuzzFeed

Promising review: "I love a good sun hat and this one is so cute. It comes with three different ribbons that you can switch out to match your style. It also comes with the matching sunglasses. I've been on a big yellow kick lately, so I just had to have this one. It fits well — and will stretch if you need it to — and the rim is flexible, so you can bend it whatever way works best for you. It also doesn't have that annoying chinstrap most sun hats have. I wore it for my birthday while walking around the giant zoo in Toronto (pictured above) and it definitely helped me keep from getting overheated because it was a really hot day. I also own it in pink and definitely going to go buy the other colors soon." —Tasia Bass

Get the hat and matching sunglasses from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors).

32. universal travel adapter because one of the most stressful things about international travel is figuring out which outlet works in which country and how you're going to charge your phone. This travel adapter covers 150 countries, so you're sure to have the right one. 

BuzzFeeder photo of the black adaptor plugged into an outlet, with an iPhone charger plugged into the adaptor
gif of BuzzFeeder plugging the adaptor into a European outlet and its light turning on to show it's working
Britt Ross / BuzzFeed

There are also two USB ports! 

Promising review: "While the listing says this adapter can't be used in South Africa, India, Switzerland, and Italy, I just used this on my Italian vacation (in five different hotels!) and had zero issues — in fact, it was a complete godsend. Maybe they've updated the design, as I've seen some other reviewers who visited these countries say it worked for them, too. I'm not a tech-guru by any means, but I was able to get it working the very first time I tried it, and luckily for my husband, who did not think to bring an adapter, we were able to charge both his phone and mine every night using the USB ports. Just know that it's primarily meant for charging small devices and not for powering up things like hair dryers and straighteners. I got it in black and it's super sleek-looking, too!" —former BuzzFeeder Britt Ross

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three styles).

33. A neck pillow you can stuff with clothing ready to provide you comfort and help you sneak in even more clothes for your vacation and finesse your way to carrying more stuff on board. The listing says you can pack three days' worth of clothes in it! 

neck pillow stufed with clothes and looped on a suitcase handle
the neck pillow empty and change of clothes that were stuffed inside

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: "Took it on my trip to Europe. I went carry-on-only and this tube was a true gem! I fit one full outfit in it and it’s so valuable when traveling with only carry-on luggage. On the plane I used it as an arm support. It’s really helpful on a 10-hour flight. What an excellent idea to take something out of the weighted luggage!!! I was able to fit three T-shirts, two light long-sleeve sweatshirts, and one pair of underwear. I usually like to have a change of clothes with me on the plane, especially on transatlantic flights, so I can change it on the layover, just feels fresher." —Happy Shopper

Get it from Amazon for $49.95.

34. An airplane seat back organizer for long flights where you want to keep all your essentials within arm's reach instead of constantly crossing over other passengers to get your items out of the overhead bin. 

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 $29.99.

35. Plus a drink holder for the window seaters who never seem to have enough room on those tiny trays on the back of the airplane seats. It can hold your beverages, headphones, glasses, phone, and other essentials. 

the tray attached to a window ledge holding two drinks, a phone, and a pair of glasses
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.

36. A compact eight-compartment pill organizer so you'll have space for all your daily supplements and medications as well as emergency meds in case you have a tummy ache from indulging in too much fine wining and dining.

reviewer image of the pill organizer in green, full of different pills
Reviewer holding their pill organizer filled with pills and with the compartments labeled
Same reviewer holding their closed pill organizer

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.

37. pair of sunglasses that double as a bottle opener so nothing will stand between you and a fresh adult beverage on a poolside afternoon. 

tortoise-shell sunglasses with a bottle opener
end of the sunglasses being used to open a longneck bottle of beer
Amazon

Promising review: "Maaaannnnnn, I bought these for Cancun, and they’ve been used and abused here in the saltwater pool and beaches, but they are worth the money in my opinion! Yes they feel a tad bit cheap, but hey, they’ve opened so many bottled beer and sodas, and I like how they look. I’m happy with my purchase! Will be buying more to keep in my car and in my work truck." —Erik Perez

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors).

38. Some anti-pickpocketing clips that easily attach two zippers making it impossible to quickly zip open. It'll keep your belongings safer and hopefully the pickpocketer will be so frustrated trying to open your bag, they'll just move along.  

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the clip in use for suitcase zippers
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Promising review: "Prefect for international travel! Easy to use and protected against theft/pickpockets. Used it on my recent trip to Europe!" —Rachel Bristol

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three color combos). 

39. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins so helpful for your next trip — slide them on top of your toiletries so you can prevent them from spilling out in your luggage and all over your clothes. 

Rinseroo is a small business specializing in problem-solving cleaning, pet, and travel products. 

Promising review: "I used these on my travel toiletries on a month-long road trip. On several occasions, the toiletry lids opened, but none of the product leaked out of the toiletry skins. I was even able to pour the leaked shampoo back into the bottle. I rinsed out the skin and placed it back on for the next leg of my journey. These are my new travel must-haves." —Tyson Mohr

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two colors and in an eight-pack). 

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