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1. A pack of natural green tea oil-blotting sheets to help remove any excess oil on the skin for that matte look you love so much. Keep these bad boys in your bag to whip out and dab over your face at a moment's notice, keeping your makeup fresh for the entire trip.
2. The Everywhere Bag from Away for when you're looking for something with tons of compartments to store your things, but is also lightweight enough to bring on even the most last-minute trips.
3. A smart carry-on designed with an ejectable battery with USB-C, integrated TSA lock, a hidden laundry bag, aluminum bumpers, *and* crush-proof German shell. Basically, it's the ~perfect~ travel bag.
4. A cozy hoodie for any Swiftie who will definitely be spending the whole time on the plane listening to the new album. I know that feeling...all too well.
5. A near-universal phone holder so you can easily see any incoming calls *and* your navigation without ever having to look away from the road.
6. Noise-reducing earplugs that'll block background noise juuust enough so you can enjoy sweet, sweet silence from the baby crying in aisle 3 without missing out on any important announcements. This is also perfect if you're sensitive to sounds!
7. Or noise-cancelling headphones if you *really* would rather not hear anything but your favorite tunes or podcast for the entire flight.
8. Or! Or! A pair of Apple AirPods Pro lightweight enough to wear while you rush to your flight as Eye of the Tiger plays through them. Bonus: they're noise canceling as well!
Promising review: "Best earbuds I’ve ever purchased. For years I wanted wireless noice canceling earbuds after using the Beats Studios and Bose QC lines. Being an iPhone, user I always saw the appeal of AirPods but never could use them due to them not fitting my ear correctly and always falling out. As soon as I saw the design of the AirPods Pro, I instantly came to Amazon and ordered them. If you’re at all contemplating ordering these, I 100% recommend them. The noise cancelling is slightly above average and the transparency mode is extremely useful on the go or whenever you need to hear your surroundings with your music. Amazing product definitely worth the steep price." —Corey P.
And here's more from BuzzFeed shopping editor Emma Lord: "I have a pair of these, and they're not playing around. Once they're securely in your ear, you can toggle the headphones between noise-cancelling and regular sound, depending on your situation. I've been working from home, and the noise-cancelling is so effective that I can work next to a window where my neighbor is doing heavy construction and I don't hear anything louder than a faint buzzing. It's quieter than if I'd just plugged my ears with my own fingers. I'm also a runner, and these don't budge when you're sweating, which is nice. It's also handy that these toggle out of noise cancellation mode, because I feel better being able to hear traffic and other people around me when I'm out and about. The TL;DR is I love these so much I have zero interest in owning another pair of headphones for as long as I live." Read her full review of the AirPod Pros here!
Get them from Amazon for $324.99.
9. A car air mattress, because is there anything more uncomfortable than trying to sleep in the front seats during a road trip? Okay maybe like two other things, but this is on the top of *my* list!
10. A TSA-approved toiletry bag so you don't have to worry about getting stopped at security because your lotion is .5ml too much. *eye roll*
11. Road trip games that'll keep everyone in the back seat entertained for hours while you get some much-needed "you time." It's perfect for parents who prefer their kids not look at screens the entire trip!
12. A set of shoe bags because the idea of putting your dirty shoes inside your luggage with all of your clean clothes makes you want to cringe so hard. 🤢
13. A stick-on shade to block the sun's bright rays and also all the haters from judging you for napping in your backseat during a road trip break. Mind ya business.
14. A set of packing cubes that honestly, may seem silly to get, but they seriously do add more space in your packing *and* keep everything organized and accessible.
15. A pair of Levi's pull-on skinny jeans for when you want to look a bit more put-together as you walk through the terminal, but still want all the comfort you love from your favorite leggings.
Promising review: "OK, I'm not going to lie. I was skeptical about these pants. I hate buying clothes online without trying them on first, but the reviews here said that they runs true to size, so I trusted them. I am SO GLAD that I did. These pants are everything I ever wanted. Make my butt look cute? Check. No nasty zipper to dig into my gut? Check. Perfect length for any season? Check. I can wear these with a cute blouse as a teacher, and still look professional, while still being comfortable. I feel comfortable wearing these basically any time, and I think that if you're lacking a pair of them and thinking about it, you should go get a pair. They're AMAZING." —AlySedai
Get them from Amazon for $18.47+ (available in women's sizes 2–28, in three lengths, and eight washes).
16. Or a stretchy drawstring jumpsuit because it's seriously so comfortable and looks (and feels) like you're wearing really stylish pajamas.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this romper. The stretch is amazing! I originally ordered a large based on reviews and it was way too big so I decided to order the medium and even that was big so I decided to order one more time and did the small and that fit perfect! This romper is sooo comfy, perfect for traveling, running errands or just lounging in." —Yvonne
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in women's sizes S–2XL and in 23 colors/prints).
17. A bungee cord that'll effortless keep your bag securely in place on top of your luggage — preventing the awkward shuffle as you try to keep your bag from falling off while you scurry to the gate.
Promising review: "Don't know how I traveled without this piece of basic equipment, but it is a third hand and arm when you need it most. Easy to put into action, easy to put away when you are finished. For instance...I need a heavy coat outside the airport or conference center, but inside, it is a pain in the neck to carry and store while seated. I fold that big garment in half and attach it to my roll-around with this bungee, and the coat stays out of the way, stays clean, and is accessible. If you are tired of dealing with excess stuff while traveling, or you are in school/work and need to carry a coat around or a project around all day, then this is the go-to solution. What are you waiting for...put this in your cart!" —Patrick Molina
Get it from Amazon for $12.90+ (available in three colors).
18. A travel pillow to give you the perfect memory foam cushion to take a snooze and not feel like you're straining your neck against the airplane walls. AKA the worst feeling.
19. Or a kid's travel pillow that'll make car naps way more comfortable, *hopefully* resulting in a happy kiddo when they wake up!
20. A cord organizer so you can easily keep all of your cables, well, organized. No one wants a luggage full of loose cables!
21. A universal travel adapter because flying to different countries, means different outlets. The last thing you want is to find out you can't charge your phone to take all of the cutest vacay pics!
This adapter covers over 150 countries. Keep in mind this is not a voltage converter!
Promising review: "Used this on a trip to Sweden and London. It worked great. Charged three things at a time with no problems. I love the compact design and not having to keep track of all the adapters." —tiffanyann7
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
22. A luggage-mounted cup caddy so you don't have to hold your phone, coffee, *and* pull your luggage around the airport. Huzzah!
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, I dropped and spilled my drink everywhere when it was my turn to check my passport and ticket. It was a nightmare! This time, I bought this cup holder to 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 $13.59+ (available in seven colors/patterns).
23. A comfy memory foam chair cushion because sometimes the road trip is just way too long and we deserve some extra cushion for the tush.
24. A powerful portable charger with SO much charge, you won't have to worry about your phone dying midway through your trip!
This powerful battery pack weighs as little as a can of soup yet charges the iPhone 8 almost seven times, the Galaxy S8 five times, or the iPad Mini 4 twice.
Promising review: "I travel for a living and have always needed a portable charger. This thing literally never dies. The longest-lasting charger I have ever had. I was out in London all day, phone nearly dead, and had to go straight to the airport for a nine-hour flight back to the USA. This charger charged my phone the ENTIRE flight, and then on my service car, my coworker needed to charge his phone. I had meetings all day and then a dead phone and I charged my phone to a full 100% again! This is a MUST-HAVE PRODUCT." —Kyle G.
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors).
25. A snack pack because snacks on a trip are not just a good idea, but are absolutely essential to keeping the peace and happiness.
26. No Cow protein bars to hold you and your family off until dinnertime, which at this point seems so far away, but I have faith — and the chocolate brownie bar will save the day.
27. A mini white noise machine because sometimes sleeping somewhere new can be a little bit nerve-racking, and this machine will help you get some peace and *hopefully* cure your jet lag in no time!
The small device has 11 nonlooping sleep sounds (including fan and ocean sounds) and it can connect to wireless devices via Bluetooth so you can use it as a portable speaker and play your own audio.
Promising review: "Bought one of these for my hubby for Christmas and he loved it. Then I bought one for my daughter days later. A few days later, I bought our third — I had to have one also for when I travel. Love all the options to select from with the various sounds, volume control is great, love the Bluetooth. Brought it with us to a hotel on vacation and used it at night to drown out the noise of other guests walking and talking in the halls, and during the day rocked our music on Bluetooth!! Added plus, we used it with our new puppy to get him to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Only downside is I wish the battery life was longer. It lasts about three nights before you need to recharge." —Romeo's Girl
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two colors).
28. A travel blanket to keep you cozy and warm when the driver insists on blasting the AC for the first six hours. The best part? It also turns into a pillow!
29. A portable car vacuum that conveniently plugs right into your car to clean up messes quickly, keeping the car clean and *you* stress-free.
30. A urination device because sometimes you just can't wait the 45 miles to the next rest area, and that's okay.
31. A surprisingly effective essential oil stick infused with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender to ease those pesky migraine and tension headaches you get when planning a trip.
32. A two-pack of refillable mini perfume atomizers so you can bring your go-to scent, even if you're flying overseas!
Filling them is super easy, too! Pull the leakproof bottle out of the aluminum sleeve and pour your perfume right in. Once you're done, just pop it back in and you're good to go.
Promising review: "The picture of the container colors do not do them justice. They're a beautiful, light pastel color. These are the perfect size and were really easy to figure out. Some perfume bottles won't fit the tools given so if that's the case, just use the funnel and spray it directly in — it works just fine. Love that I can take these around without carrying a heavy glass bottle in my purse. I also love that I can change up the scents and have a new one whenever I want. So far, I haven't seen leakage or any malfunctions. Would definitely buy again!" —Tricia
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in four color combinations).
33. A tablet holder that'll easily mount on the headrest, making it easy for your kids to binge all the Studio Ghibli films and not have to tire their arms holding the screen up. Or worse, drop it when they fall asleep.
34. Or a phone holder for when you don't get the privilege of an in-flight movie, but staring out the window has gotten old at this point. Time for some RHONY.
35. A passport/vaccination card holder to keep the two most important things you'll need while traveling all in one convenient place.
36. A sleeping eye mask with built-in Bluetooth headphones that will allow you to listen to your favorite sleep sounds with no disruptions, like the passenger next to you snoring.
37. A do-it-all backpack for those quick weekend trips where you don't need to pack a *ton* but you want to be prepared for any kind of event that may come your way.
Béis is a woman-owned travel accessories company from Shay Mitchell.
Promising review: "This backpack truly does it all! It functions as a regular backpack that can be used for work/school but it also functions as a travel backpack for flights or road trips! The quality is amazing and I love all of the small little details that make this bag feel high end." —Makenzie S.
Get it from Béis for $78 (also available in black).
38. A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite so you can continue tackling your TBR, especially if you're dealing with some very annoying flight delays.
One charge of battery can last weeks!
Promising review: "I'm the kind of person who used to always buy the printed copies (I love the smell and feel of books). But I've got to admit this is a really practical way to carry around your books when traveling (it's really light and easy to take everywhere), and it really does feel like reading an actual book (compared to tablets and reading on your phone). The waterproof feature it's really just a wonderful plus." —Daniela
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in two storage sizes and four colors).
39. A compact trash bin that will keep your car tidy and clean throughout the road trip without the hassle of picking everything up off the floor at the next rest stop.
40. Or if you like a little more ✨ pizzazz ✨, some trash cans that hook to the back of the car seat, or really anywhere in your car *and* there are tons of pattern options to choose from!
41. A pair of kick mats so you don't have to worry about your little ones scuffing your seats during one of their temper tantrums because your answer to "Are we there yet?" just wasn't good enough.
42. And finally, Dramamine because no trip is complete until one person complains of motion sickness from looking down at their phone for too long. It's me. I'm the person.
You giving off ✨ dramatic main character vibes ✨ to your friends now that you're an expert at traveling.
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