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    35 Efficient Travel Products For Anyone With “Three Hours Early To The Airport” Energy

    You're welcome in advance for this "flossing" travel toothbrush rec ✨.

    1. A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag so easy to use that all you have to do is stick your clothes inside, zip up the bag, roll the bag, and watch all the excess air get squished out of them until your clothes magically shrink. Yes, maybe it's only a weekend trip, but some of us need OPTIONS!! 

    A suitcase spilling over with clothes
    The clothes packed neatly in compression bags to fit in the suitcase
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny. 

    Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.86

    2. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount designed for use on all airlines — not only can you mount it to the tray table of an airplane seat, but to the arm of a chair or any flat surface, so you'll be able to stream content easy as pie wherever you roam. Reviewers have used it on everything from their car dashboards to carry-on handles to office desks to bedside tables. 

    A phone mounted to the back of an airplane tray table using a black clip device
    Same device used to prop a phone up on a flat table surface

    Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on the go. 

    Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra-long-haul trip, and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes, and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers." —Earendil

    Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

    3. A travel-friendly "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles — regular firm bristles, and longer ones that are ten times thinner to clean deep in between your teeth and gums to mimic flossing. Reviewers love how deep the clean feels, and also how soft it is on sensitive teeth! 

    U.S. passport beside a travel-size toothbrush package
    close up of the flossing bristles on the brush

    Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. 

    I've been using the regular-sized version of this for over a year now and I LOVE it! I used to use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these — especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. My teeth feel genuinely ~squeaky clean~ after I use this, too. 

    Promising review: "This toothbrush is a new staple item for my on the go Invisalign bag. When I need to brush my teeth and don't have time to floss before putting my aligners back in, this brush makes sure my teeth and mouth feel clean and removes debris in-between my teeth. The bristles are soft, this toothbrush is sturdy and the different lengths of bristles help remove debris or help floss your teeth on the go. This brush also dries very fast in-between uses as well." —V. Brown

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99. 

    4. Plus a slim profile phone power bank for an easy, highly portable way to get a quick charge on your phone — especially great for long days out and about, or on trips where you have zero time to go back to the hotel and charge. This bb may be small, but it can fully charge an iPhone up to *three* times. 

    Reviewer holding black rectangular power bank
    Reviewers showing side view to show slim profile

    Promising review: "I like the solid and sleek construction. Fits easily in my pocket. Most importantly, it works! Fast charging, enough capacity to charge my phone many times over several days, and withstands plenty of me dropping it and yanking the cord out awkwardly and accidentally." —Joe Hull

    Get it from Amazon for $16.18 (available in two colors).

    5. *And* an always handy international travel adaptor with a universal input that lets you charge four devices at once, so you don't have to triage charging all your electronics whenever you get back to the hotel.

    A black, dual USB port wall charger next to a small white USB adapter on a wooden surface
    Universal travel adapter with multiple plug options for EU, UK, and USA/AUS

    Ceptics is a small business that specializes in tech products for international travel. 

    Promising review: "LOVE this adapter! I travel from time to time internationally and have always used just the 'standard' adapters found in airports. Exceeded my expectations of what it was capable of. Used on a recent trip to Germany and it handled everything needed — laptop, cell phone (USB ports are so very welcome), alarm clock, dryer, etc. Did not miss a beat on the power provided. Thank you for making such a great, dependable product!" —Monkey 

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in dozens of other styles depending on the countries you're heading for!). 

    6. A digital luggage scale perfect for anyone who likes to play chicken with the weight limits on various airlines. This gizmo will quickly and accurately let you know in pounds *or* kilograms how much your suitcase weighs just by attaching it to the handle and lifting — no clunky floor scales required. 

    Hand holding a luggage scale with a small, black, wheeled suitcase attached for weighing
    Hand holding a luggage scale with a red suitcase; the scale's digital screen displays 2.15

    Promising review: "I was looking for a lightweight luggage scale to ensure that when returning from vacation, my luggage was not overweight. This works amazing. Super lightweight and extremely accurate." —Taziree

    Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in eight styles).

    7. hanging cosmetic bag whose motto is "No beauty product left behind!!" This clear-pocketed compact bag fans out so you have all your beloved makeup and skincare at your disposal, converting any hotel bathroom into home sweet home. 

    BuzzFeeder standing next to fanned out cosmetic bag with four zippered clear compartments full of beauty supplies
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    I will scream this thing's virtues on every corner of this earth. I used this on an eight-day international trip. It fit a veritable arsenal of products — all of my skincare, makeup, hair supplies, toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant were wedged in the different pockets, and still compacted easily and went right into my carryon backpack. It made setting up at the hotel a two-second process of hanging it up and having all my products instantly accessible to me and easy to put away. I cannot imagine traveling without it, especially now that I've used it on a multi-city trip where it was so handy to fold back up and take through several hotels. At one point, I forgot to properly close a lotion, and it exploded a bit, and the bag was super easy to clean from the inside! 

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors). 

    8. A Benzene-free, travel-friendly applicator of I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder so easy to use that you can just dab it on your hairline and rub it in for an instant, oil-absorbing refresh. Now you don't have to waste nearly as much of your precious vacation time re-styling your hair! 

    A model tapping the puff applicator on their curly hair
    before image of reviewer's oily hair and after image of it refreshed

    Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action. 

    Promising review: "I've had the best results from this dry shampoo than any other. It's a small container, but it lasts a very long time because a little really does go a long way! I also do this the night before so the powder-y look goes away by morning and it's more absorbed, you can also add a light oil to your ends and work it up if it feels too dry. There's no scent either and it is very convenient for travel! This is the only thing that still makes my hair look 'clean' on the no-hair-wash days!" —Alice

    Get it from Amazon for $18.

    9. And if the hair wash is inevitable — a travel-sized version of The Knot Dr. by Conair, which is an all-in-one hairdryer brush that looked at the mega-expensive Dyson AirWrap and said, "Game, set, MATCH." This affordable option works on all hair types so you can give yourself a full volumized blow-out in the fraction of the time it takes with an ordinary blowdryer, so you can get back to your travel adventures at top speed. 

    Two side-by-side comparisons of a person's hair, one curly and the other straightened, possibly for a hair product review
    Round brush hair dryer with various settings for heat and a compact design for easy storage

    Promising review: "Exactly what I needed and works great. I have a large brush dryer and took too much room when traveling. I was hesitant about buying a smaller one because my hair is very curly and didn’t think it would work because of the lower watts. But it did! It’s light, smaller, and will take up less room in my suitcase. I highly recommend it. Love it!" —Ana Estrella

    Get it from Amazon for $29 (also available in two other styles, and as attachments). 

    10. A fully waterproof tricked out travel backpack complete with *deep breath* two laptop sleeves, a shoe compartment, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB charging port, and a "wet bag" to keep sweaty clothes or liquids away from your tech. Oh, and it's cute as a BUTTON to boot. Who gave this backpack the right to flex on other backpacks this hard??? 

    Reviewer carrying white backpack with front pocket and water bottle side sleeve in an airport
    Reviewer holding a green version of the backpack open to reveal all the inner pockets

    Promising review: "I recently took a cross-country flight with my three kids. I really didn't want to worry about checked bags getting lost so maximizing our carry-ons was a priority. This backpack fit an unfathomable amount of stuff! Lots of zippers and compartments for everything from shoes to laptops/iPads, easy access compartments for cell phones and boarding passes, I fit tons of neatly folded clothes. The best part was that fully loaded it easily slid under the seat." Kindle Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in three sizes and 30 styles). 

    11. Plus a TSA-approved hard shell carry-on suitcase that is a definite must-have for anyone traveling for work — this features a slim front laptop pocket for easy access in the security line and on the plane, a security lock, and the ability to expand it if you end up overpacking on the way home. The real star of the show, though, are the smooth 360-degree rotating wheels, which will make you the envy of the whole airport when you're gliding by. 

    Upright hard-shell suitcase with telescoping handle and wheels,
    Open suitcase showing interior organization with compartments and a mesh pocket

    Promising review: "This is an excellent suitcase. The exterior is strong, especially the handle and wheels, and the interior compartments are neat and orderly, including laundry bags and a suitcase cover. The suitcase comes with QR codes to register for a free warranty and to show you how to lock your suitcase. I highly recommend buying this — reasonably priced and very high quality!" —Candler Cook

    Get it from Amazon for $199.95 (available in three colors, two styles, three sizes, and as a set).  

    12. An AirFly SE device to instantly connect your wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headphones to airplane screens, gym televisions, and tablets like ✨magic✨. Now you can use your beloved noise-canceling headphones instead of settling for cheap in-flight wired versions that make your ears want to weep like they're stuck in 2014.

    Here's what BuzzFeeder Chelsea Stuart has to say about it: "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??)." 

    Promising review: "I finally decided to purchase a Bluetooth wireless connector after a friend told me about this item. I have a hard time with earbuds and like a noise cancelling headset for travel. I bought this for a recent trip and it worked perfectly. Quick to connect with good sound and easy controls. Highly recommend this product for air travel." —Terri Welcher

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99

    13. A portable hanging luggage organizer for the ultimate lazy unpacker hack — all you have to do is pack your clothes in this, fold it into your suitcase, and then magically unfurl it in a hotel closet for access to all your stuff. Guess who's going to be the first one to the hotel pool after check in??? (You. It's you.) 

    A compact black packing cube inside of a suitcase
    The packing cube unfurled and hanging to show it has

    Bonus: This works with your existing suitcase, unlike versions of this that come pre-built into more expensive versions! 

    Promising review: "I was able to pack seven outfits and have way more space in this organizer. I just packed the clothes in the organizer, closed it up, and placed it in my carry on. Once I got to the hotel, I just hung it in my closet. It would be perfect for cruises since their is never any drawer space and very little room to move around." —jess

    Get it from Amazon for $27.39+ (available in four colors and several sets). 

    14. A magnetic folding pill organizer with conveniently visible pill windows for easy access. Each has six small compartments for little pills, plus a large compartment for capsules and vitamins, making it ideal for trips where you might need a lil' emergency pharmacy in your backpack but don't want to take up space. 

    A pink folding organizer open to show capsules inside of the clear-paneled compartments
    Reviewer holding a white version of the organizer and snapping it closed with one hand

    Promising review: "I purchased this because I saw them all over TikTok. As someone with chronic illness I honestly carry around like 10 different pill bottles for 'just in case' situations. This little pill box is a great size, I love that it’s magnetic and each little compartment fits a good amount of pills. It won’t fit a ton of Tums if that’s what you’re looking for, but the amount of space this has saved in my bag is amazing!" —Jasmin Salas

    Get it from Amazon for $8.16

    15. A collapsible leakproof water bottle because yes, traveling is fun, but traveling while looking like a magician every time you whip this gizmo out of the tiniest pocket in your purse?? So much better. 

    Reviewer holding gray water bottle with geometric indents
    The bottle collapsed next to a small tin of tuna to show the size

    Promising review: "I just bought this bottle and I’m already obsessed. I even ordered four more to bring with me on vacation and share with my family. I love how easily it folds back up and it doesn’t leak at all. I just wish it came in more colors and can’t wait to show everyone my cool new bottle!" —Brittany

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in several styles, colors, and sets). 

    16. A flat RFID-blocking fanny pack you can either wear traditionally or sneakily wear under your clothes, keeping your valuables safe both from pickpockets and from your habit of getting distracted and leaving them everywhere you go (guilty as charged). 

    Promising review: "Discreet yet spacious. I purchased this for a recent trip. I was able to fit my phone, passport, credit cards, and cash in it easily and it wasn’t bulky or obvious under my clothing. It was comfortable to wear for extended periods of time." —KailensMom

    Get it from Amazon for $12.76+ (available in 18 styles and two sizes). 

    17. Plus a handy RFID-blocking travel wallet complete with *deep breath* 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 a pen holder, all in one itty-bitty place so you're never scrambling to find anything when you're on the move.

    A pink wallet with lots of pockets for cards, IDs, paperwork, and money
    The pink wallet next to a bag

    Promising review: "I bought this wallet right before a business trip. I wanted something that was small, but still had room to carry necessities. This wallet did that and more. Besides my ID and credit cards, I carried my passport and organized my receipts. It held a lot but didn’t take up much room in my purse. It was also cute to carry alone as a small clutch. I’m actually planning to buy more as gifts." —Sherlethia

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 40 colors).

    18. And a waterproof family travel document holder for anyone who is traveling in a group — this keeps all your passports, boarding passes, and IDs in one easy place so you don't have to do a whole backpack opening circus every time you get in line at the airport. 

    a reviewer holding the document holder in gray
    a reviewer photo of the interior of the document holder with several passports inside

    Promising review: "I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver. It fits easily in a fanny pack or small purse for easy access, and it fit my whole family's passports, vaccine cards, boarding passes, and a pen with plenty of room for cash and cards if you decide to use it as a wallet for your trip. It made getting checked in a breeze and helped my family keep everything organized." —Kevin Garcia

    Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in six colors). 

    19. An Airplane Pocket tray cover that slides seamlessly over an airplane tray to create an instant, deeply convenient hub — this comes with a number of pockets so you can keep track of all your devices, snacks, and other odds and ends without rooting around for them in the gross back pocket or your carry-on the whole flight. Bonus: this bb is an excellent way to prevent touching a germ-y tray, and it's fully machine washable. 

    Model sliding black cover over a tray, which hangs with pockets the model puts a snack, laptop, and other devices into
    the pocket holding magazines and a water botttle

    Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray table cover in action. 

    Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. 

    I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane's headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves! 

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 

    20. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins to keep things from going "kaboom!!" in your carryon as soon as you reach altitude. These extend to fit both full-size and travel-size toiletries like shampoo, sunscreen, foundation, or any other liquids you'd rather not find spilled all over your socks and underwear post-flight. 

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

    Promising review: "These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!" —TAG

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three styles and also in packs of eight). 

    21. An adjustable universal travel harness seat for ages six months and up that magically converts almost any restaurant chair into a secure high chair for little ones. Now you don't have to reroute the whole fam when you show up somewhere that doesn't have any high chairs to lend. 

    a child sitting on a regular chair strapped into the gray harness with black buckles and a soft back
    Amazon

    Liuliuby is a New York-based small business that specializes in stroller and car seat accessories. 

    Promising review: "This thing was amazing! I give it 10 stars — it fit every type of chair we encountered on our Kenyan vacation! Kept our toddler controlled and made feeding on the go so easy. Very lightweight and packable, a vacation must-have!" —Kireme1

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

    22. Alleyoop's portable travel razor, a travel GODSEND that comes equipped with two triple-blade razors, a moisturizing balm, and a water spray bottle all tucked into one ergonomic, compact case. Forget the whole shower routine — the world is now your quick shaving oyster! 

    A pink round handled portable razor
    Reviewer twisting the handled part to turn the razor into balm into a spray bottle

    Alleyoop is a woman-owned small business that specializes in functional makeup products. 

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and just HAD to get it. It arrived the next day and it was so easy for me to use! I put it in my gym bag for when I need a quick shave and I am so glad I did. It is so travel-friendly and it’s also super cute! People had NO idea it was a razor because of the cute shape. The moisturizing bar was really conditioning and it has two razors which is perfect because I would never pack an extra razor in my bag.. This is staying in my gym bag forever and I’m going to get another one for my car … and for my purse and for all my friends!!" —Grace Song

    Get it from Amazon for $15

    Psst — check out all of Alleyoop's other travel-friendly products for more clever options! 

    23. An expandable jacket and bag gripper for your suitcase or backpack that lets you hang your jacket for easy access instead of stuffing it all the way back into your bags or carrying it around by hand. This is especially handy for rain jackets that need to dry off! 

    blue strap with a buckle and two hooks for hanging things
    The buckle holding a shopping bag onto a suitcase

    Promising review: "I had this travel strap attached to my backpack as a just in case. It's small and hardly noticeable so it wasn't in the way. When I finally needed it while on a trip, it was a lifesaver. I was able to attach some shopping bags, thankfully being able to keep my hands free." —Jonesy96

    (Psst — if you're looking for an attachable cup holder similar to the one in the reviewer image above, you can find one for $19.99 on Amazon!) 

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six colors). 

    24. A quick-release vegan leather travel belt to securely cinch your carry-on or duty-free goodies to the top of your rolling suitcase so you can shop around the airport between layovers (and/or sprint to reach said layovers) with ease.

    pink travel belt with a latch
    model standing next to a suitcase with a bag on top that's attached with a travel belt
    Cincha Travel

    Cincha Travel is a California-based small business that specializes in adjustable travel belts made out of vegan leather. The brand donates 100 airline miles for each purchase, which are used to reconnect separated migrant families.

    Promising review: "I try to go on trips with just a carryon and backpack. The issue is my backpack always gets so heavy and hurts my back in king travel days. This belt completely solves that problem! It is high quality, comfortable, and looks super sleek! It’s my favorite travel precut hands-down! —Benjamin

    Get it from Cincha Travel for $39.99 or Amazon for $39.99 (available in 10 colors, and can be monogrammed on their website for an additional $12).

    25. A compact but mighty 2-in-1 wall charger and portable power bank for the ultimate hybrid travel gadget. This lets you use that one measly outlet in your hotel room to charge three devices at once — laptops included! — *and* holds its own charge to you can juice up all those gizmos when you're on the run, too. 

    A small gray charger hooked up on a wall charging airpods, a phone, and a laptop
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I traveled for four weeks and this nice unit was perfect — charged everyone's iPhones during the day, and my iPad and my computer while taking the train for a few hours at a time. Other than it being a little heavy for all day carrying, it was a perfect unit to buy." —Julie

    Get it from Amazon for $67.99+ (available in three styles). 

    26. A compact travel cable organizer with two different pocketed compartments to keep your cords, earbuds, and chargers organized and safe — this is waterproof, so even if *you* get waterlogged on a trip or on your way to work, your gadgets and gizmos won't. 

    Reviewer opening a gray zippered cord organizer to show the two different compartments holding electronics
     the organizer open to show a charger and cords inside of it

    Promising review: "This case has been amazing for storing my earbuds, various loose cable connectors, chargers, etc. I am using it right now on a trip and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place. It is lightweight and fits easily into my one carry on item when boarding the many flights I am taking. I’m pretty sure I will still be using it to keep all these items together and more easy to locate when I return home! I am so glad I bought this!" —V. Elia

    Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in 11 styles). 

    27. A luggage drink caddy for anyone who considers the Starbucks mermaid a copilot — this sticks right into your wheeled luggage and has two roomy pockets for drinks, water bottles, your snacks, your phone, and whatever else was taking up room in your hands on the go. 

    Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it’s my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." —Philip

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 31 colors).

    28. An easy adhesive phone card holder to keep all your credit cards and cash on your person, because if there's ONE thing you know you'll never lose, it's your phone. (Listen, it's your sworn civic duty to the public to Instagram story every hour on vacation!!) 

    Wallaroo Wallets is a small business that specializes in uniquely-designed minimalist wallets. 

    I've used these wallets for four years now, and they are worth every penny! Mine last about six months at a time before they get dingy enough to replace, and easily hold three cards and a five dollar bill. I've never had any issues with them un-sticking off the phone case, and they're super easy to pull off. It makes my life so much easier not to carry a wallet around, plus I never lose my ID! 

    Promising review: "The Wallaroo phone wallet is a must have for any cell phone owner. The quality of the leather and design of the wallet is superb. I recently went on vacation and purchased my Walleroo before my trip. It was so convenient to carry my ID, credit card and hotel key and not have to carry my actual wallet. This is a great product that I highly recommend." —Todd Smithson

    Get it from Amazon $14.95 (available in 12 colors). 

    29. A stainless steel Memobottle, which is poised to take the travel world by storm — these insulated, leakproof bottles come in four very specific sizes with a flat-shaped design to be packed as easily and efficiently as possible, based on your needs. It also features a flask-style mouthpiece designed for faster hydration, and is dishwasher-safe. 

    Model holding a square shaped flat white matte flask-style water bottle over their laptop bag
    Model holding rectangular flat version of white bottle
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I believe this has been my best purchase of 2023. This water bottle is well designed, holds water well and brings unnecessary attention but it’s welcomed.😈 It creates a different drinking experience and it’s unique yet awkward design fits in all bags. Even fits in my Vespa perfectly. I want to say the price is a little steep in my opinion, but after weeks of use, I get it." —Aaron V. 

    Get it from Amazon for $55+ (available in two colors and four sizes). 

    30. A garment and travel bag set that's an essential for anyone traveling for important affairs like weddings, business trips, or my personal favorite, Looking Very Good For Instagram. This keeps your outfit safe from the perils of travel, and folds up compactly to boot. 

    Garment bag rolled open to show shirt hung neatly inside
    reviewer holding pink duffel garment bag rolled up

    Beauty Goodies is a small business that specializes in chic storage and travel accessories. 

    Promising review: "This garment bag is an exceptional value for the money. Well built, top quality materials, including 'beefy' zippers, should hold up well for airline travel. Minimal wrinkles if any in garments, and a cavernous bag for storing shoes and other items for a trip. Added bonus, it fits easily in the plane overhead storage, similar in size to a standard roller bag. I highly recommend this product." —Kindle Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $49.89 (available in three colors). 

    31. A portable rain hood so the next time it starts raining on your favorite head you can be like, "HAH. NICE TRY, SKY!!" Reviewers love to stash this in a tote for rain-related emergencies, and save space in their suitcases taking this instead of a full-on rain jacket. 

    model showing the hood attached to the inside of a trench coat
    the model with a jacket open, showing how the hood goes under the arms to attach it
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I love this! The quality is very nice and it fits great. Wore it last week in the rain with a coat I love that doesn't have a hood, and it was perfect. It slips right under your jacket so all you see is the hood, so it pretty much blends in with your jacket. Such a great idea! Wish there were more colors and patterns, I'd order more." —Jill Hammel

    Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in two sizes).

    32. blister-preventing balm that basically magics an extra layer between your skin and your shoe, so you can trek through the airport or go on all your hikes or long walks around new cities without worrying about getting big ole blisters on your feet without a bandage in sight. 

    A model rubbing balm on their heel
    Amazon

    BodyGlide is a small business that specializes in chafe-preventing personal care products. 

    Promising review: "Wow. I took this on vacation, during which we walked about 20,000 steps daily. And of course my shoes begin to rub against parts of my feet, terribly. But I smeared this on and it was amazing. I did have to reapply a few times a day, in public, but I highly recommend this!! I used it on my toes, ankle area, etc., and my feet felt great (normal)." —Y.

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    33. A reusable, *delightfully* portable gel lint roller for quick lil' touch-ups both at-home and abroad, because you just plain never know when you're going to experience the full-body serotonin of a furry friend pouncing on you. Not only is this little sphere cute as a button, but all you have to do to restore its stickiness is wash the interior. 

    reviewer using small green rolling orb shaped device to clear white fur off a black shirt
    reviewer holding small green ball in their hand

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers, they never seem to work that well and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors). 

    34. A TSA-friendly "Wallet Ninja" with so many functions that just reading the product description will give you impostor syndrome. This gizmo may slide easily into a pocket or wallet, but it can be used as a cell phone holder, a bottle and can opener, an eyeglass screwdriver, a ruler, and SO much more. 

    the credit-card shaped tool being used as a bottle opener
    the same card being used as a phone stand
    Amazon

    Wallet Ninja is a small business that specializes in card-sized, slim-profile tools and accessories. 

    Each card includes (DEEP BREATH): several screwdrivers, a letter opener, nail puller, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, box opener, cellphone stand, hex-head nut and bolts, and a fruit peeler. 

    Promising review: "This is definitely helpful to have on hand! The Ninja is small and slim but punches above its weight class in terms of usefulness. The tools are all things you might find yourself searching through a drawer for and are useful in a pinch. It fits comfortably in your wallet and will help you open a beer or tighten a screw. The coolest feature that I couldn't find on most other similar products was the credit card phone stand. It is great for planes and other travel applications (I haven't had trouble bringing this on a plane anywhere I have traveled, FYI)."—Mary

    Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (also available in packs of two, three, and five).

    35. A hybrid travel planner and journal, so not only can you organize all your plans for the trip in advance, but chronicle them in the same space for safekeeping. Extremely love to see it, especially because the planning and anticipating of the trip is every bit as fun as the trip itself!

    Model holding spiral notebook with minimalist gold map that says
    The Lamare/Etsy

    The Lamare is a Florida-based small business that specializes in planners and journals. 

    Promising review: "I loved this travel planner. I got it to plan my road trip and it is working wonderfully. It has a monthly overview so you can plan the month leading up to the trip. Also, you get a whole page for what and where you want to go and where you want to eat. And a whole page for a packeting list with blank labels for categories." —Sydney Smith

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95

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