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1. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount to help you watch what you want or take advantage of the movies available online for those budget airlines without TVs in the back of the seats. It'll work on the plane *or* while you wait to board.
Promising review: "Buy it. Period. I almost never take the time to write Amazon reviews. But for this item I will take the time! It is INCREDIBLE. My son and I just returned from a 10-day European school trip. We traveled by coach bus, train, and took 2 9-hour flights during that time. On every single leg of our amazing but long journey this phone clamp worked like a dream. EVERYONE on the tour wanted to know what it was and where to buy it. 5 stars all day!" —ASchmels
Get it from Amazon for $12.97.
2. An airplane footrest that loops over your tray table so you can kick back, relax, and hopefully head off to Snoozeville as soon as you get comfy in your seat.
Promising review: "Buy it! I bought this on a whim for a 14-hour flight and am sooooo glad I did. In addition to being cozy comfy, it’s lightweight, lays flat in a carryon, and I’m pretty sure it reduced swelling in my ankles! I accidentally trashed the washing instructions so I’m not sure what is recommended but it washed nicely in the washer! I’ll never go on a long flight without it again!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors).
3. A weekender bag can 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: "Used this as my ‘personal’ carryon item with my carryon luggage. Fit three pairs of heels plus some other knickknacks, then I had to stuff my actual purse in it at the last minute to ‘hide.’ It all fit (my purse was small). The zipper storage is great for phone, boarding pass, charging cords quick access, and is not bulky to slip over luggage handle. Used it twice now and it’s holding up well. BUY IT. Fits all airline requirements and could be used as a weekend bag as well on its own. Buying another color for hubby." —Krystal J.
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in 10 colors/patterns).
4. 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: "Buy it now! I went to Europe and visited five countries, and was able to keep all my tickets/boarding passes here, along with all the important items such as passport, credit card, even phone! Loved it!!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 33 colors).
5. 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: "You should buy it!!! This is what you need to organize your packing as a boss. I just love it" —Marnelis A.
Get it from Amazon for $7.
6. A portable door lock to attach to any regular old door for your hotel, vacation rental, room in a guest house, or, well, just any door. It's super easy to install and won't damage the door. It'll be a comfort for solo travelers, especially.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Buy it! Went on a trip, and was going to see the hotel without my husband and was nervous. I bought this, and it was so easy to use and safe. I tried myself to open the door a few times and didn't budge. If anybody living in an apartments in needs of extra security or if they need to take a trip alone and need that extra security while being alone, don't hesitate to buy it!!" —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
7. A simple luggage strap will 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!
8. Pedialyte powder packets because yes you are a grown-ass adult, but sometimes you indulge a little too much or start to feel a cold coming on from traveling 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.
~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.
Promising review: "Buy it! Must have for a night out. Drink before you go to bed after a night of drinking and you’ll wake up the next morning feeling like a million bucks." —SUSAN
Get a 24-count from Amazon for $25.59.
9. 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 eight variations).
10. A set of six 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 co-worker 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: "The Cadence capsules are worth the hype and money. I cannot wait to use them on upcoming trip to Disney. If you are on the fence about these, go ahead and buy them. It's such a quality piece to add to your travel collection." —Jennifer S.
Get a set of six from Cadence for $74 (originally $84).
11. Or if you're not in need of containers, a clear TSA-approved toiletry bag to Lego-fit all your liquid and spreadable bbs in there with ease.
Promising review: "I really had a hard time justifying the price of this for what you get...it's an upgraded plastic bag. However, size is absolutely perfect! The format is great and it fits all toiletries with ease. If you are thinking about it, just buy it." —PR
Get it from Amazon for $12.86 (available in 11 colors).
12. A set of homeopathic jet lag pills can help you fight off time zone changes and disrupted sleep schedules. Plus, you can actually sleep while taking these. I've taken them on a couple of red eyes and I think they help!
According to the instructions, you should take them at take-off and then every two hours and then again once you arrive to help with relaxation and combat sleepiness.
Promising review: "So, I was skeptical about this product, but since it’s pretty cheap and I didn’t want to suffer from Jet lag on my short trip to India — I bought it. To my surprise, IT WORKS! I used as directed on my 14+ hour flight from Chicago to Delhi: one on take-off, two every 2 hours, one before landing. I also wanted to note that I slept twice — an hour each time. My flight left Friday at 1:30 p.m. Chicago time, landed late at around 3:45 p.m. Delhi time on Saturday. After I landed, I went sightseeing, ate food, checked into my hotel, and explored. Late that night, we went to a pub with some locals. Got to the hotel around 2 a.m. pretty drunk. We went to bed around 3am. Woke up the next day around 8 a.m. ready to rock. The rest of the trip my sleeping was never an issue. I was able to sleep fine at night, wake up in the morning easily, wasn’t tired during the day. No problems.
On the way home, I did NOT use the pills and I am currently writing this review at 4:30 a.m. after waking up at 11:45 p.m. and not being able to fall back asleep. Buy them, use them. You will thank yourself!" —Erin S
Get a pack of 32 pills from Amazon for $9.93.
13. And a bar of natural, plastic-free solid shampoo you can easily make room for in your bag. Plus, it won't leak!
Promising review: "AMAZING! Buy it now! When I turned 30, suddenly my hair became super greasy at the base of my head. No matter what I did, nothing took the grease out. And then along came this shampoo bar. In just a single wash, the grease was gone and my hair was visibly healthier and touchably soft. It's a small bar, but it will last a long time. I've had it for a month and it still looks like I took it out of the box yesterday. Like any bar soap, you need to store it properly so it won't dry out and crumble (like you saw happen in some of the negative reviews). You can prevent this by spending $3 at Walmart on a soap saving sponge, they come in a pack of two. *PRO TIP* while doing research I found that if you follow with an apple cider vinegar spray the results are even better. And it's true." —M.A.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 12 varieties).
14. Or a pack of laundry soap sheets you won't even have to slip into your toiletries bag if you're flying. This way you can save more room for souvenirs than three changes of underwear for every day of your trip.
Promising review: "These are perfect for backpackers and travelers. Wish I had known what these were years ago. Scent is light and cleaning power is surprisingly strong. Saved me euros while traveling because I didn't have to worry about if the laundromats would have detergent. Buy these if you travel for weeks at a time. You'll thank yourself later." —jeri dohnor
Get it from Amazon for $7.19 (available in four other styles, including hand soap and shampoo).
15. A set of compression bags if you're not beholden to carry-on weight limits (v much more of a thing for European flying these days) and tend to overpack. Here's your sweet spot ;). And in the event that security has to go through your bag (it happens!), this'll make it a bit easier for them to sort through your stuff.
And they come with a hand pump for travel!
Promising review: "SAVED OUR LIVES. IF YOU TRAVEL, YOU MUST BUY THESE. I bought two packages because two of us were doing some international travel to India from the USA. Had some fancy soirees, and dresses and tunics for a wedding. Rolled them up and literally made it a quarter of the size. There’s no need to have a vacuum pump but it just takes a strong arm and a table top to roll it out. It makes some funny sounds but really gets all the air out. Really good product and highly recommended. I have another package but not going to sell it back because I like them so much. They’re reusable too." —Victor Hammond
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four sizes).
16. 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.
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: "I am so glad I made this purchase. I couldn't believe how much I could fit into these packing cubes! So much so, I must have said that very same thing a 100 times after I packed! Definitely worth the $! Buy them!" —Kelly
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).
17. 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.
Promising review: "This is an absolute steal. I had this thing on my Amazon Wish List for way too long before I had a few bucks left over on a gift card and said, eh might as well. I am super pleased with the quality. It's a little thicker than I would have expected but it's really solid, pretty, and functional. I noticed in some of the reviews that people said they had issues with the snap. I have not had that issue. The strap works 100% and is a little stiff, but it's leather so it will work in well. If you are looking at this thing because you want something to keep your headphones from tangling, do yourself a favor and buy it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in six colors).
18. 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 searching for that ONE cord.
Promising review: "Don’t sacrifice your backpack by fire in an angry rage, buy this. My backpack is finally manageable! No more cords in random places or, more often than not, bunched up in a massive ball together. For the price the quality is great and it fits all the sizes of cords I have!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
19. A bendy travel pillow that'll help you catch up on some sleep you sacrificed for that budget-friendly morning flight. Buy that window seat, bring this versatile pillow.
Promising review: "This travel pillow design is simply brilliant! You can bend it into whatever shape your heart (or neck) desires! The memory foam is 150x better than the beads or stiff foam you find in most travel pillows. Also, unlike most travel pillows, the case is removable for easy cleaning. The cover is also super soft; it reminds me of a jersey T-shirt material. Talk about versatile also — I use it as lumbar support/comfort and my son uses it as a lap pillow when watching his iPad. Just buy it!!" —Tiffany Lemoine
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in navy).
20. A lightweight, compact, and high-speed portable charger so you can keep that phone juiced for entertainment, communication, and just about anything else.
This highly rated slim option holds about 2.25 charges for iPhone 12, 1.6 charges for Galaxy S20, and 1.2 charges for iPad Mini 5 and comes with a Micro USB cable (to charge the charger) and a travel pouch.
Promising review: "Buy it! I bought this for a trip and it did not disappoint! I used it to recharge my phone every day during my five-day trip without having to recharge the charger once. It takes a while to charge it fully but it will last a while and charge your phone very fast. While reading other reviews it seems people were making the mistake of trying to charge in the wrong ports, it is very clear that two are for input only. The USB is the only one for charging. This product is a must buy, I carry it in my purse at all times and I use it often because of how quickly it charges." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two colors).
21. Plus a six-port wall charger to help you get around a hotel room where you're having to share outlets with your travel companions. Also, just think about the airport possibilities!
Seriously though — why aren't there more outlets in hotel rooms?! Something I'll never understand.
Promising review: "Buy this and never worry about charging again. I have had issues with other chargers burning out cables incredibly fast. Even had issues with an external charger for batteries for vaping that is supposed to charge two batteries at 1 amp or 4 at .5 amps. The charger says it needs a 2.1a USB port. I have used dozens of USB outlets that are 2.1a and every one backs the amps down to .4-.8amps when charging so charging takes almost twice as long. I plugged my iPad Air, iPhone, Bluetooth speaker, iPod, Bluetooth keyboard, and the external battery charger in question all into this, and every single one charged quickly with NO loss in amps to the battery charger. I was blown away." —Bryan
Get it from Amazon for $25.49 (available in two colors).
22. A digital luggage scale can make sure that you aren't slammed with an overweight luggage fee (ugh) or having to move stuff from your checked bag to your carryon to avoid said fee (also, ugh).
Promising review: "Buy this if you travel a lot. I travel with scuba dive gear and this saved me from going over the weight limit both going to the island and returning. I was a hero with my friends. They had no idea how much their bags weighed. I helped them too from going over their weight limit. It's easy to use and worth them money." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.49.
23. A weighted sleep mask that'll help block out the reading light and/or sunlight from your neighbor's open airplane window shade while you catch up on some of that sleep you sacrificed to get the early flight. Oh, and it's weighted!
Promising review: "Buy it. I’m obsessed with the comfort this provides. I accidentally left my original one at my parents’ house. I couldn’t imagine being without it, so I bought another one to keep at my home. I have recommended this to several of my friends. The gentle weight you feel when you first put it on instantly relaxes me. Easy to wash and comfortable to wear all night. I wake up in the morning with it still on my face. A regular eye mask is crazy inferior." —Casey Warren
Get one from Amazon for $14.99.
24. A retractable lint roller to easily sip into your bag (even your purse!) for quick touchups on the go. I own one of these and have sworn by it for a few years now.
Promising review: "Got lint? Buy one on the go! I haven’t found a lint roller that worked for me until I bought this. It’s so convenient to carry it with you when you go out. It’s easy to use because all you have to do is tear out the piece you used on your clothing. It catches every single lint or animal fur you have. Everyone needs this!" —Alondra
Get it from Amazon for $8+ (available in six colors).
25. A Bluetooth foldable keyboard can help you make good use of your down time...without toting along your whole laptop.
Promising review: "This is one of the best impulse purchases I have ever made. I use this daily with my Ipad for work and it absolutely changed my ability to log data. Buy it." —Heather Bernstein
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two options).
26. A pair of quick-dry water shoes that'll help you traverse nearly every kind of ground you may come upon.
Promising review: "Buy these, you will love them! I love to walk barefoot on the beach but isn't always the wisest decision. I read so many positive reviews and thought why not. I got my first pair and fell in love with them. I don't have to wear my sandals and leave them at the bottom of the steps. I can walk on the pavement to the beach and across the parking lot. I loved them so much that I bought a pair for my husband, sister, friend and an extra pair for me. My husband was very skeptical and he loved them too. I would absolutely recommend theses." —Lauren A. Eason
Get it from Amazon for $8.68+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).
27. A memory foam seat cushion with an ergonomic design and gel layer for cradling your behind while you're in your car seat off to your next adventure. After all, you don't want a sore behind once you get to your destination.
Lots of reviewers who drive for a living rave about it.
Promising review: "I bought this. I opened it. I sat on it and my butt feels so amazing and supported! Do yourself a favor buy this now! I held off because of the price. I am now kicking myself. I’m disabled and have terrible back problems. My back is now at peace. I’ve tried tons of these kinds of these. This is the best. Yee seriously. I haven’t sat on it for more than a few minutes but I can tell you it is amazing. Do yourself a favor buy this right now!" —Disabledwoman27
Get it from Amazon for $37.35 (available in three color combos).
28. A set of Sea Bands with a little nub that targets the acupuncture point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. This'll be great in case anyone gets motion sick in the car or on a boatride.
Promising review: "Buy this product. It is a Lifesaver!! Oh my goodness where has this been all of my life??? I was the kid who had car sickness to the point of throwing up on a long car ride. I had morning sickness with both of my children. And I still get carsick on trips. Even small trips around town.
I wore this to the Outer Banks in October after my doctor recommended it to me. The roads out there made me feel so sick I needed ginger ale in the car. I couldn't read or text the last time we were there. This past time I wore SeaBands and oh my heavens. It's a lifesaver. I could do everything I couldn't do before. Didn't need ginger ale.
Then I wore it to the mountains in November and same thing!
I even wear it at home for migraine headaches, stomach bug ect. Short trips around town too. This is a lifesaver. I highly recommend it. It's cheaper on Amazon than in walmart but if you have to get it there do so." —Kara Cargill
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.59 (available in adult and children's sizes).
29. A waterproof pouch you can throw your phone in for wet outdoor adventures whether they take place a mere hour from your house on a river or boatside in a tropical destination.
It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.
Promising review: "I lost my phone in the ocean over a month ago. A big wave knocked it from my grip and I thought it was lost forever. A diver found it in perfect condition, in 8 feet of water and a foot under the sand. Once it charged up, it was like nothing happened. If that doesn't convince you to buy this, I don't know what will! Highly recommend 👌" —Rachael
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 14 colors).
30. And, as promised, a Airfly wireless transmitter that'll let you connect your Airpods or any wireless headphones to your airplane seat...even without Bluetooth!
Promising review: "Just returned from a European vacation and this little device worked like a charm! The sound cancellation worked really well on that horribly long 14-hour flight and I could hear the movie perfectly. Just buy it, it's a must have (until airlines convert their stuff to Bluetooth, don't hold your breath)." —Just a Muggle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
31. A universal travel adapter so you always have a way to juice up your devices or use your US-friendly plugged item in a different outlet. You can plug up to five devices in this at a time...and it covers 160 countries!
But remember that this is not a voltage converter!
Promising review: "If you travel a lot, buy one, just do it! Fantastic travel plug, to be able to plug something in, and have 4 USBs, anywhere in the world. It's awesome! Couldn't be happier!" —Maggie A.
Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in two colors).
32. A set of cooling patches that'll work some soothing magic for a variety of uses including (perhaps most importantly), sunburn. But it'll also help with itchiness from bug bites and poison ivy. And! They're TSA-friendly. So you can probably leave your aloe vera gel at home.
33. A bandeau bikini set made of a quick-dry material that'd also make the top a worthy crop shirt for all the mixing and matching you're doing while you island hop.
Promising review: "This summer I purchased three bathing suits from Nordstrom and not one of them was cheaper than $190. None of them were 'cute' or a favorite. I wanted a fun bathing suit that I could have fun in and I came across this gem! It’s so cute and flattering. I have never had so many compliments on a bathing suit! My husband loves it and says the ruffle on the butt is it for him! lol! Buy it!! It’s better than any overpriced swimsuit I’ve ever bought!!!" —Jennifer Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $25.36+ (available in sizes S–XL and 18 styles).
34. A soft faux-leather tote will be the perfect personal item on the plane so you don't even have to pack it in your carry-on! And it would be useful as a day bag (of course keep your valuables zipped up concealed and tucked away inside) with plenty of room for your souvenirs.
Promising review: "I’ve been looking for a plane tote purse for so long and I’m so glad I came across this one!! So well made and the price is amazing!!! I will be ordering more colors SOON!!! Don’t think twice, just buy it!!" —Amber Roesch
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in a variety of colors).
35. Plus a set of four *washable* market bags that can ball up really tiny in your bag and can serve as a beach bag without getting too gross or a way to carry souvenirs. (And if you need to store some things a little more securely inside, use an opaque pouch.) I have one of these and will throw it in a coat pocket or my purse when I know I'm going to need it later.
Promising review: "I love these bags so much! I mainly use them as grocery bags but they could have other use (beach bag...) They don't take up much space but can carry a lot! When I go to grocery stores, cashiers are always surprised how much groceries they can fit in the bag. They are very sturdy and come in nice colors as well.
I've seen the same bags at Anthropologie for four times this price. Buy these!" —Mom of Mamony
Get them from Amazon for $12.99.
36. A set of storage scrunchies for helping you stash your lip balm, cash, keys, and more while you're out and about. After all, you don't want to spend precious vacation time on making your hair look like you got a $$$ blowout.
See them in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "BUY IT! You won't regret it. Honestly, this is the coolest thing I’ve bought on Amazon. I hate purses, so being able to stash my money, lip gloss and my car key in my scrunchie is a GAME CHANGER! 10/10 would recommend. Also, the elastic is super strong, so no droopy ponytails, even with all my little items inside!" —Aubree T
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two color combinations).
37. 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. Take that, Spirit Airlines. (This'll pay for itself after a few trips.)
Now you won't even have to pull your suitcase outta the overhead!
Promising review: "This is it! I have been wanting a four wheel under the seat carryon and have looked at many, ordered many, returned many.
This is a keeper! It's lightweight, fits under the seat, is small and light enough to place in the overhead bin, is roomy, maneuvers spectacularly down airplane aisles. Buy one, you'll be glad you did." —L. Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $120.75 (available in three colors).
38. A portable safe you can attach to a beach chair to keep your valuables safe or to keep your passport in your hotel room in case there's no safe or the safe isn't working. (Raise your hand if you've stayed in a small hotel without a safe. ::raises hand::)
Like most people (I hope?), I’m always a little iffy about taking a dip in the water at the beach and leaving my wallet and phone on the beach. So when I booked a 2.5-week Europe trip with LOTS of beaching involved, I bought one of these Master Lock safes that I’ve put in multiple stories. It was a bit bulky in my suitcase, but I left it unlocked and put some stuff in there so it wasn’t just dead space. It came in handy at multiple beach clubs, where my friend and I stashed our credit cards, cash, and case-less phones while we frolicked in the sea. Despite lots of people milling about our umbrella while we had our fun, we felt our stuff was completely safe and could concentrate on *just* having fun.
Promising review: "Just buy it. It's smaller than I had originally thought it might be, but it's perfect none the less. Love this little lock box that you could easily use as a purse when traveling, or at a festival." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.88+ (available in three colors).
39. A pocket-sized, refillable travel perfume atomizer you simply pump on your normal size perfume bottle to keep you smelling like your signature scent while you're on the go. Yes, I paid all that dough for a Le Labo but no I won't pay more dough for their (still v pricey) travel bottles.
^ That's me pumping my signature perfume into one of these travel atomizers I've been using for about a year. As the reviewer down below mentions, 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.
Promising review: "I really don’t have any complaints. I have bought them before and I couldn’t find them so I reordered them again. They are easy to refill, very small so it’s amazing for on the go: and if you have a busy life this fits perfectly in your pockets, backpacks, and even small purses. In the past I have used them for traveling and they worked great, no leakage at all! BUY THEM, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!" —Jordan Demelo
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.99.
40. A Hairbrella that'll easily fold up and be ready for those days when you look like you have GREAT weather. Then all of a sudden the sky opens up and starts pouring, ruining your perfect hair day.
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: "If you have natural hair that you wear in a silk press… you need the Hairbrella! If you have natural hair that you wear curly… you need the hairbrella! If you have relaxed hair… you need the hairbrella! Basically after losing my umbrella and resorting to the dreaded grocery bag over my head… I found Hairbrella on Amazon and I bought one for myself and two other relatives. We chose not to chemically straighten our hair, so humid or rainy days can be a choice to return to our beautiful curls if an umbrella is not handy. So imagine our excitement to find a stylish, lined waterproof rainbonnet that won’t have me looking crazy with a grocery bag on my head as I enter buildings.
Buy this…. You won’t be disappointed!" —Sherry
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in nine colors).
41. A cooling towel you simply soak in water and wring out to bring some chill to your outdoor activities. Yeah it's a hot one, but nature and adventure are calling!
Promising review: "Buy them. These are AMAZING. I live in a very hot and humid place, and jogging, even in the morning, is horrible. These towels have been fantastic for running, staying cool during yard work, etc." —Amanda Parmelee
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $10.19 (available in four color combos).
42. A pair of elastic band sneakers to easily slip on and off for TSA security *plus* comfortably walk around at your destination.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Reviewers say these are super comfy.
Promising review: "They look SO CUTE with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings. They are incredibly comfortable — I can be on my feet all day and they feel great. They are very durable and sturdy. I truly cannot say enough good things about these shoes. You will NOT be disappointed. Stop thinking about it and buy them!!" —Monica
Get them from Amazon for $9.71+ (available in sizes 6–11 and 20 styles).
43. A stylish quilted crossbody bag you can easily dig out of your carry-on when it's time to buy a meal or go go go once you get to your destination. Reviewers say it fits a surprising amount!
Promising review: "Beautiful bag and great for the price. It gives you that luxury look for a fraction of the price. I purchased it in the color taupe, but definitely want it in black. It’s also very spacious and well made, I love how the bag keeps its shape and doesn’t cave in. It fits everything I need inside. Just buy it you won’t regret it!" —c delacruz
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in 25 colors).
44. A travel-sized bottle of Poo-Pouri to keep in your pocket or under-seat bag to help you more comfortably do the deed on a plane or in public. This spray stops toilet smells before they can start.
Poo-Pouri: 1 Hostel bathrooms: 0
Promising review: "Yes, it works! Spare your nose and buy it. If you poo, and your family poos, you can save yourselves from the rank stench with just a few pumps of this. Who knew fairy tears could eliminate my husband’s vomitous turd odor! So easy, everyone 4 years and up in my house uses it. That means no excuses for why I should have to smell anyone’s doody I’m not wiping." —Kira
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in nine sizes).
To learn more, check out "Everyone Needs A Bottle Of Travel Poo-Pourri In Their Purse."
45. A folding toothbrush will earn you a few extra inches and make it that much easier to reach for at the end of a long-haul flight.
Promisng review: "Buy it. If you travel frequently, you're always on the lookout for products that are easy to use, easy to pack and that make your luggage lighter, and all without sacrificing quality — then this is your travel brush. The product is great, and the sisters who own the company are incredibly easy to work with to work with (they carry other products, as well). I've never met either of these women, but they've never been anything other than friendly, helpful, and responsive." —Michael Farachain
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in two colors).
46. A foldable jewelry organizer can easily fit in your bag and make sure you can find *those* earrings to wear with *that* dress.
Promising review: "Absolutely buy this if you’re traveling or just need to store jewelry!!! I loved loved loved this for traveling! I got the medium and had plenty of space for earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and could even fit my apple watch bands! It fold up skinny and fits perfectly in a suitcase, duffle bag or backpack!! 10/10 would recommend. I could have even went with the smaller one because I don't have much jewelry but I liked the medium because it has MUCH more space!!" —AnnaMarie Armstrong
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
47. A mini steamer in case the shower steaming method has failed you a few too many times on past trips.
Promising review: "BUY IT! If you're in the market for a nice handheld, small, easy to use and really knocks the wrinkles out, this lil guy is for you!! I've used it on polyester, cotton, jeans — worked great!! Haven't traveled with it yet but figure it shouldn't be too difficult because it's rather small. my one and only complaint, power cord could be a little longer — although I attached an extension cord to it that I had laying around and it's all good!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
48. An inflatable neck travel pillow so you can get some mid-air rest and hit the ground raring to go once you land.
Promising review: "Buy this! Just completed NYC to China (14-ish hours each way). First time using this and got it for this trip. LOVE THIS product!!! It is soft, but can get warm on your neck — even make you sweat a little. I was hesitant about the air inflation. I've had air inflating before and they were crap. This is not crap. It was the perfect fit. They ability to let out some air was perfect when needed. Ready to get a second for my wife for our next trip." —Robert Friedman
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
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