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1. A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer to consolidate your medications and just-in-case medicines, because TBH their bulky bottles take up a *lot* of room — and opting to leave some of them at home is just not a good option.
You can also use them for packing jewelry, hair ties, earbuds, and more.
I swear by these pill cases for keeping my meds secure while on the go. The cases are sturdy and, for pill holders, surprisingly fashionable — their discreet, minimalist design makes me feel confident carrying them around without feeling self conscious. Each compartment holds a *lot* of pills, so I feel prepared for basically anything with this in my bag. One of my best purchases this year.
Promising review: "These travel pill cases are totally worth it! We are always out and about traveling, and this case helps keep the travel pharmacy organized! No more clunky pill bottles. The pill case is very sturdy and has a clasp that stays tightly latched. The compartments on the inside are easy to open with plenty of storage for pills. I was able to fit about 10 larger pills into the smaller compartments. It’s nice to have the larger compartments too. You can fit wrapped cough drops or other medications in those. Highly recommend!!" —Sydney Harsh
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $8.99. (PS: If you only need one pill organizer, this is a great option.)
2. A flight attendant-recommended 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger that powers your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time, saving space in your luggage and keeping your bag as light as possible. Regular chargers are deceptively heavy, and every ounce counts when you're trying to get your bag into the overhead bin or your trunk without throwing out your back!
Check out a TikTok of the foldable 3-in-1 charger in action.
Promising review: "I’m a flight attendant, so I’m constantly on the look out for items that will make my travel days easier, but most importantly, LIGHTER. This by far has been the best investment. My phone, watch, and earbuds are all Apple and all work seamlessly with this product. The magnets are a slower charge than a normal charger, but being able to carry ONE item to charge three pieces of technology at once, is PRICELESS. It's super easy to throw in my bag when I'm packing up and mindlessly easy to set up when I get to my layover. I would come back and buy this 10 times over again if I could!" —Lissette Nunez
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in nine colors).
3. A carry-on friendly travel Gillette razor so you can keep up with your personal care routine (if you do choose to shave!) without sacrificing space or quality — because TBH, trying to use just a literal razor head with no handle will not get the job done (speaking from regrettable experience).
It comes with one handle and one blade refill!
Promising reviews: "I am a flight attendant, and space is limited in my bag. This is a great product for your travel bag." —Caitlin Hemphill
"I got this for a vacation and it was great! The little carrying container is awesome, and keeps you from having a weird, loose razor floating around in your suitcase. Plus, the heads are the same as a regular-sized razor, so you can keep using it when that one is worn out!" —Tegan H
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
4. A pack-punching Tide stain-removing pen for when you inevitably spill coffee, pasta sauce, ice cream, or what-have-you on your shirt, so you'll be able to get rid of the stain fast. These are a no-brainer for travel and everyday life — I make sure I have one on me at all times!
Promising review: "This product works great and the three-pack is a good deal, whether you want to label each one for a specific use or share with members of the family. It is easy to use and doesn't take long to dry. I keep one in my purse and of course it is a must-have when traveling." —DeeNicole
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.74.
5. A tiny wireless portable charger to make sure you don't arrive at your destination with a dead phone because you were playing too much Plants vs. Zombies in the passenger seat.
Check out a TikTok of the portable charger in action.
Promising review: "iPhone users rejoice. This was the only portable charger I could find on the market that did not require a lightening adapter to charge an Apple product! I bought this for my fiancé since he spends long days on movie sets. This has been a lifesaver. It charges fast and you get more than one charge out of it. This would be great for travel, long work days, bad service areas (eats up battery faster), or older phones whose battery isn’t that great (this worked on his iPhone 7 and my iPhone XR). It may require you to remove your phone case, but that’s an easy accommodation. Highly recommend!" —Kelly Schuetz
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).
6. A durable rolling carry-on bag that'll fit easily under your plane seat *and* has a USB port for easy charging. Reviewers love it for weekend trips and flights that only allow you a personal item (cough, Spirit, cough).
PS: It's also vouched for by musicians as a perfect gig bag!
Promising review: "This is a great little bag! I bought this for my trip and I am not even back yet! Being able to pack all the essentials into a 'personal item only' size bag has always been a pain. I REFUSE to pay for luggage. If all I get is a 'personal item' then I will make it work. Normally I used a backpack but that has been a pain in itself. My backpack would get heavy and, if I am walking around big airports, it would feel heavier and more awkward the more I moved. Having this small bag that fits their ridiculous standards of luggage size on WHEELS is so much easier and less back breaking. Having a charging port is also a pleasant bonus." —SDC
Get it from Amazon for $59 (available in three colors).
7. A wedge doorstop alarm for added security at hotels or Airbnbs in unfamiliar locations. It'll block any intruders from opening your door — and set off an ear-piercing, continuous alarm.
It'll give you some extra peace of mind at home, too. It requires no wiring, just an 9V battery.
Promising review: "Travel must-have. I use this traveling, and it provides extra peace of mind in motel rooms considering I'm a cheapskate and stay in dives and my dog is getting so old he is likely to refer any criminal who breaks and enters to me for further processing. Works well, as a startled maid in a West Virginia motel can attest when she thought I had checked out and unlocked the door to clean. I gave the second one to my sister, who uses it at home." —QuintessentiallyYours
Get it from Amazon for $13.25.
8. A lightweight, water-resistant Neutrogena SPF 50 face and body stick sunscreen that's TSA- and carry-on friendly because it's *solid*! That means you can throw it in your weekend bag worry-free without having to worry about leaks and spills.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly brought this on an international trip and loved it: "I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation last year when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too. Since then, I've packed this for any trip I've been on, including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it's so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning...I am about the palest lady you've ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen. But when on a beach trip, I'm constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works. And if you're a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination."
Get it from Amazon for $9.58.
9. A pair of anti-nausea wristbands clinically proven (!) to help reduce nausea by targeting an acupressure point on your wrists. Basically, these puppies will spare you from the *profound* discomfort that is feeling like you have to vomit when you still have five more hours of your road trip to get through and your trip hasn't even really started yet.
To use, put them on *both* wrists. They help with nausea related to motion sickness, morning sickness, migraines, cramps, and more.
Promising reviews: "FLIGHT ATTENDANT–APPROVED! They work. In my experience, 100% of the time." —Jessica
"I was skeptical about these but I was quickly all about them when I put them on. I get really motion sick when flying but this weekend I did not get motion sick at all during a four hour flight! I was even able to read my book for a while on the plane without sickness! I have never been able to do that before. I love these and they are now a must-have whenever I travel again. 10/10." —Rosse
Get a pair from Amazon for $8.53 (also available in children's sizes).
10. A popular, nonaerosol dry shampoo powder with black ginseng and biotin so you don't have to deal with oily roots on your trip, because who knows what the shower situation will be like. It helps soak up grease and refresh hair, minus any toxic ingredients like benzene. 💪
Promising review: "Best dry shampoo ever. I have been literally obsessed with finding the perfect affordable dry shampoo. I have tried plenty of sprays, none of them really do the job. I happened upon this product. Let me tell you…changed my world. I washed Wednesday. Used it Thursday, Friday and was blown away. My hair wasn’t greasy. The powder gives your hair a texture so you can get some good lift if you want. Also, I could have gone a third day no wash if I wanted. I am 100% percent happy with this." —Kristina Boddie
Get it from Amazon for $16 (also available in packs of two and three and in various bundles).
11. A flight attendant-recommended Apple AirTag tracker tile you can attach to your bag, keys, wallet, and even your car or pet. That way, if you lose anything precious on your weekend trip, you can just track its location in the encrypted Find My app on your phone and have it back by the time you head home.
When an item's misplaced, the app will make the attached AirTag beep until it's found.
Promising review: "These are definitely worth the money. I put one in my flight attendant bag when ever I have to check it. I put one on my dog and the other on my keys. I was very impressed and surprised by how easy they were to set up. I would definitely invest in these if you have a child. There are keychains you can put them in and put them on their backpacks. 10/10 from me for these!" —Micky D
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $89.99.
12. A pack of soft microfiber makeup removing towels that's a great alternative to the infamous Makeup Eraser, except WAY cheaper. They gently take off your makeup and lift away dirt using only water, freeing you from packing liquid makeup removers for your getaway that do half as good a job while tugging on your skin and leaking in your bag.
I only use these now to remove my makeup, including heavy mascara, and they are great for my sensitive skin. I do follow up with a gentle cleanser to cleanse my skin once all my makeup is off. They're big and dry quickly so you can use the same towel multiple times before having to wash it or switch to another one.
Promising review: "These things are so soft! Great for taking off makeup. I was using the Makeup Eraser before, but these are 100x better. You just wet them, wipe off your makeup, rinse and hang out. I guess you could use a new one each day, but they are very big so you can get a few days out of one. Great value for the money!" —Shopforbargains
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in 11 color combos and in packs of 30).
13. A TSA-friendly toiletries set because discovering your full-size conditioner leaked all over the clothes you brought might be the worst feeling ever. Plus, you'll have all your fave skincare with you so you don't have to rely on your Airbnb providing complimentary toiletries (unlikely).
The set includes a zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, and two toothbrush caps.
Elizabeth owns and loves this set. She writes: "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!"
Promising review: "If it wasn’t for me forgetting them in the hotels, I wouldn’t have to buy more. This is my third set and I love these things! I’m a flight attendant and these are easy to fill, use, and pack!" —Raena Hill
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 12 variations).
14. A set of affordable, ridiculously popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds with great sound, a solid battery life, and a water- and sweat-proof design. They come in a compact case that'll be way easier to transport than bulky headphones, and reviewers say they're an excellent alternative to shelling out for a pair of AirPods. Plus, if you want to squeeze in a quick workout during your trip, you'll be all set.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 45 hours of playtime when you're on the go — it'll fully recharge the earbuds in less than two hours.
Elizabeth vouches for these: "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."
Promising review: "I bought these for the price and as a trial run on whether or not I could keep up with small wireless earbuds. I’ve had these for 6+ months now and they are pretty awesome for $25. Comes with a lot of different ear bud sizes, cancels noise well, the sound is actually decent/better than I expected, and I’ve accidentally thrown these into the washer and dryer and they still work the same. I was gifted AirPods and honestly find myself reaching for the Tozo buds more often because they’re so much more comfortable in my ears. Definitely will buy another pair if these die on me." —Liubhard
Get them from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five colors).
15. Plus, an AirFly Pro wireless transmitter, which connects your wireless earbuds to in-flight entertainment using the headphone jack — that way, you can squeeze in an episode or two of the new Black Mirror on your short flight without having to buy the crappy headphones they sell on the plane.
You can even pair two sets of headphones at once to the AirFly! It works with gym and gaming equipment, too.
Promising review: "Worked beautifully on a recent eight-hour flight from New York City to Frankfurt! Really easy to pair with my Bose noise-canceling earbuds and charges quickly. The sound quality was excellent. I'm so excited about this product that I'm going to buy one for each of my family members!" —emily p murray
Twelve South is a husband-and-wife-owned biz based in Charleston, South Carolina! They've been designing accessories inspired by and made for Apple products since 2009.
Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in two colors and in two other styles).
16. A comfy, ergonomic Trtl neck pillow that won't take up any extra space in your bag like those big, puffy travel pillows do. It's scientifically proven (!) to prevent stiff necks and sore shoulders, so you can actually rest comfortably while you're sleeping upright in the car or in plane.
It also easily attaches to backpacks and luggage handles (see the photo on the right), weighs less than half a pound, and is machine-washable!
Promising review: "This is the best travel pillow ever. As a flight attendant, I travel all the time. This makes getting stuck in a middle seat palatable. I’ve used this in cars, planes, trains, etc; it's great. In fact my sister was so jealous on our last trip to Italy that she kept trying to steal it off me. Ordered her one for Christmas." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).
17. A shoe bag to compactly store shoes in your bag without getting street dirt all over your clean clothes. No need to stress over which pair or two to bring for the weekend — you'll be able to fit at least three pairs, and some reviewers say they fit up to five. Basically, you can keep your ~options~ open, i.e. have your cake and eat it too.
Promising review: "You can totally fit three pairs of shoes in this! (Size 6.5 female shoe, fit heels, wedges, and sandals.) I bought two and will absolutely be buying more for my husband. 10/10 would recommend! I travel frequently, and I always overpack; this helped cut down space and stress immensely!" —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in nine colors and patterns).
18. A lightweight, waterproof Baboon To The Moon duffel backpack loyalists love for its bombastic colors, durability, and allll its features: lockable zippers, internal stash compartments, an ultra-wide opening, and more. Plus, when you wear it as a backpack, the zipper sits against your back so you won't need to worry about pickpockets, and it fits underneath an airplane seat so you can use it as a carry-on or a personal item. I mean.
Pssst: It also comes with a lifetime warranty!
Promising reviews: "This bag is amazing. Tons of space. I am an elementary school teacher, and normally have about 3–4 bags I haul around. I originally bought this to be a gym bag, but now it’s my everyday commuter bag. It holds my laptop, snacks, chargers, paperwork, lunchbox, portable speaker, and a bunch of random teacher things. I love the protection of having the zipper against your back so there’s no wondering if someone is opening your bag behind you. Super sturdy, waterproof, oh, and the straps are SO COMFORTABLE! Like, for real, better than any backpacking backpack. 11/10" —Brianna M.
"My go-to bag for travel. As someone who is vehemently against checking in bags at the airport, this Go-Bag is the perfect item. Easy to transport and small enough to be taken as a carry-on, yet still spacious for all your essentials." —David C.
Get it from Baboon to the Moon for $159+ (available in 11 colors). A larger 40L size is available here.
19. A waterproof Kindle with an adjustable warm light for bringing all the books you've been dying to read without needing an extra bag to make room for all those (heavy as hell) titles. *Plus* you can bring all your reading anywhere, including in the pool (!) or tub. TBH, for readers, this is the game changer of a lifetime.
I recently bought a Kindle and it has, no exaggeration, revolutionized my life. I love mine for so many reasons — it's truly helped me incorporate my love of reading into my often hectic life, and all my titles literally live inside of this half-pound wonder gadget, so I can switch between books super easily. For traveling, this is a literal dream. I don't have to pick between titles and then regret the entire trip that I didn't bring the one I left at home — and, as any book lover knows, traveling with books is heavy as hell, and the Kindle literally completely eliminates that weight. Traveling will never be the same for me. BTW, I am also obsessed with the Libby app, which allows you to check out e-books from your local library on your Kindle!! My inner child is *screaming* with joy.
Promising review: "I LOVE reading and being able to access a book anywhere with this thing. I've read in bright sunlight to dark rooms, and it's always been so clear. Makes packing books for traveling very easy. Battery life lasts me two weeks if I'm reading every day for a few hours. You have to have internet and it only shows books. This is not a tablet to surf the internet or use other apps on." —R@L0
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in 8GB and 16GB sizes, in three colors, with or without lockscreen ads, and with three free months of Kindle Unlimited).
20. A mini lightweight flat iron vouched for by flight attendants, so if you feel most confident and like yourself with straight locks, you'll be able to straighten your hair the way you like it on your trip — and enjoy your vacay that much more.
21. Or a portable, collapsible travel diffuser recommended by reviewers with curly hair so you can keep your curls in tip-top shape on your weekend getaway, because while you love your regular diffuser, it's pretty damn bulky and not really made to travel.
Promising review: "My huge defuser for my full-size hair dryer at home is just to bulky to travel with. This is a GREAT solution. It packs up so small, it fits into my hair travel bag with ease! And it defuses the hot air perfectly — now I have curls, not frizz, when I travel! I love this!" —jellybean
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors).
22. A Wallet Ninja with 18 different functions (!) that'll take up next to no room since it's small enough to fit in your pocket. Glasses break and need a screwdriver? Got it. Need to crack open a beer? Can do. Want to hold your phone up so you can watch TV at your rest stop? Done, done, and done.
The card includes an eyeglass screwdriver, letter opener, nail puller, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, box opener, cellphone stand, hex-head nut and bolts, screwdrivers, and a fruit peeler. Reviewers said it is TSA-approved, but some had to remove it from their bag and put it on the belt by itself just to be safe.
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 $14.99 (also available in packs of two, three, and five).
23. A reusable collapsible coffee cup so you can bring along a cup for your coffee without having to pack your bulky, TBH unwieldy thermos that is just not going to fit in your weekend bag.
It's also microwave-safe! BTW, both the 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes include a straw.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Danielle Healy has this and loves it. She writes: "This is of the first zero-waste swaps I made and I've never looked back. If you buy to-go coffee – whether you're jet-setting or just grabbing a mid-day pick-me-up — this cup is a must-have. So long as you remember to bring it, it's all the convenience of to-go coffee with none of the waste. It's leakproof and, when you're all done, it collapses down teeny tiny and can be tossed back in your bag. Oh! And it comes with a straw, so all you iced coffee lovers can get in on the action, too."
Promising review: "I love this cup — I am very glad I decided to get one as being a flight attendant I don't always find paper cups in the hotel rooms and ewwww, don't always want to have to clean a mug in the room. Having this is great! I like that it comes with a holder much like the cardboard ring that coffee shops provide — I always use it and it helps the cup be extra sturdy!" —AuthorEP
Stojo is a small biz founded by three New York dads who wanted a better way to get their convenient coffee fix without all the waste. Now they make stylish collapsible essentials in a variety of sizes and colors, including bottles and food storage containers.
Get it from Amazon for $14.87+ (available in three sizes and in 22 colors).
24. A jewelry organizer that'll securely store all your favorite pieces for your trip. It takes up way less space than a jewelry box, and will keep your necklaces and bracelets from getting so inexplicably tangled that they are actually unwearable.
Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and am away from home for long periods at a time. This is perfect for traveling! It fits so many things, bracelets, necklaces, SO many earrings, rings, etc. that you will not have to worry about leaving behind your favorite pieces of jewelry because they don't fit. I looked at many other travel jewelry holders before and this one is the best because it packs so much yet isn't bulky. Honestly this is like my fifth bag from Bagsmart and I just love everything they have." —Hope Ayala
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
25. A portable white-noise machine so you'll actually be able to sleep while the hotel AC is creaking and buzzing all night.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first about how well this little noise machine would work in my hotel room (I am a frequent business traveler). However, skepticism gave way to satisfaction. This little sound machine blocked out hotel noises very well and helped me sleep through the night. For a little machine, it provides very good volume and different noise options. I highly recommend this product!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.25 (also available in packs of two or three, with or without a travel case, and in another version).
26. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount for streaming the new (catastrophic) season of Married At First Sight from your phone, so you can leave the heavy laptop at home that you were only bringing along to watch Netflix anyway. It's designed for use on any airplane and can mount to the tray table, the arm of a chair, or even a suitcase handle.
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. However, I find myself using it a lot outside of travel, too! Work-wise, I've clamped it onto my office desk shelving to hold my phone at eye level beside my computer. At home, I simply clamped it to a deck of cards and it turns into a versatile stand that I can place on any flat surface. Heck, I've been using it to hold my phone comfortably at eye level while watching videos in bed. It's extremely well-built and I find myself fidgeting with it all the time. Thus far it still feels solid and I don't anticipate breaking it any time soon. Even if it does break, I'll be happy to buy another one or two of it!" —Earendil
Perilogics is a small biz that specializes in tech-oriented travel products and backpacks.
Get it from Amazon for $10.96+ (available in three colors).
27. A tiny retractable travel lint roller to keep your clothes hair- and fuzz-free so you won't have to pack a bulky full-sized one to get the job done. It comes in a sleek case to ensure cleanliness and so it doesn't stick to anything!
It's also refillable.
Promising reviews: "Love this! Other lint rollers are horrible for traveling; they always stick to stuff or you have to put them in a resealable plastic bag. I loved this so much I even bought one for my daughter-in-law and her mom!" —Barbara
"Great to give, great to have! Giving this to my wife for a stocking stuffer since she really liked the one I had for travel. It's a beautiful travel-hack item to ensure your black clothes stay lint-free (or animal hair-free). Rolls back up into its own casing and back in the bag. Done! SIMPLE!" —Andrew Marquez
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in three colors).
28. An Alleyoop 4-in-1 makeup pen that's an eyeliner, lip liner, brow pencil, *and* highlighter all in one, so you can keep your makeup bag as light as possible and free up some space for an extra lip balm or vacation-worthy lipstick.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jasmin Sandal has this and loves it: "I didn't realize I'd ever use a makeup product in my 20s that had the ability to transport me back to something I used in sixth grade, but here we are; and here I am using a multitool pen... for my face. I gotta say, I love the concept of the Pen Pal from Alleyoop! After using all of the functions (eyeliner, highlighter, lip liner, eyebrow pencil) and as someone who LOVES makeup but was applying as little as humanly possible during lockdown, I think it’s a great tool for anyone looking to streamline their routine. It's ideal to use for touch-ups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m. The brow pencil is particularly soft and pigmented, and filled in my eyebrows quickly. I just adore the ease of application of each product, and appreciate the universal, does-it-all-for-you concept. Plus, it saves me so much room in my already overflowing makeup bag!"
Promising review: "The only product you'll ever need. I absolutely LOVE the Pen Pal, especially for travel. It's so nice and convenient to have a tool for brows, highlighter, bronzing, eyeliner, and lip liner all in one. Sometimes you have to 'warm up' the liner a little bit on your skin but it's so smooth and pigmented." —theshirshow
Alleyoop is a woman-owned small biz that makes easy-to-use, time- and space-saving products with multiple uses to simplify your beauty routine.
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in three shades).
29. A soft waffle knit sweater coat doubling as a blanket during your road trip or flight and as a cute, cozy layer for whatever you're up to once you reach your destination. Annnnnd it has pockets!
Promising reviews: "OMG! I am a very picky shopper, this is one of the best pieces that I have purchased. It has a great weight without being too heavy, and pockets — love, love pockets. I am going to order every color." —jane carney
"It’s lightweight, fits and washes well. Great for travel days, too." —R. Copeland
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 20 colors).
30. A Hairbrella for protecting your hair from rain and other stormy weather that's small enough to fold up, taking up almost no room in your bag. It's satin-lined, so it won't dry out your hair or cause frizz once you're ready to bare your tresses again.
Promising review: "Works like a charm! So...of course the day I get my hair done, an unexpected torrential downpour occurs and I have NO umbrella. But...I DID have my Hairbrella in my bag! This was the first time I would get to try it out since I purchased it so I was REALLY hoping it would live up to its hype. I loosely pinned my hair up with a few bobby pins, secured that sucka in place, and took off! While I looked like I just exited a dunk tank after my valiant sprint to my car, my hair was BONE DRY!!! 🙌🏾 Not a drop of moisture hit my hair. Hairbrella is the TRUTH!!!" —Lina
Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that specializes in hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).
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