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1. A seriously impressive 16-piece travel toiletries set complete with all the mini containers you'll need so that you never have to part with your hair, skin, or makeup holy grails while on the road or overseas ever again.
The set comes with four bottles, two jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers (to help transfer creams), one funnel (to help transfer liquids), one cleaning brush, a page of cosmetic-themed labels, and a bag that everything fits in.
Promising review: "This is essential for flying! I fly pretty often throughout the year and after having numerous leakage issues with regular plastic travel containers, decided to go the silicone route and am so glad I did. I love that this set includes different sizes of bottles and tools to help fill/empty them so reusing them is a breeze and there is no wasted product. The variety of colors is great so I can easily tell apart my toiletries, even without the included labels! Love this set and highly recommend it!" —Hennie S.
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
2. Or! Some leakproof travel capsules so cute and useful, you can carry *and stack* all your essentials together in one spot on the go (without having to forego your routine). Now pills, creams, and jewelry can all be encased in lil' TSA-approved magnetic containers.
P.S. These capsules comes with cute lil' customizable tiles — so you'll always know what is where.
I love my little containers that allow me to downsize but still carry my necessities while I'm traveling. They're not only cute to look at, but they're pretty practical. I have used mine to store my vitamins, earrings, and face cream and have not run into any issues. They have tight, screw-on tops so you know everything is secure *and* you can customize their labels so you know exactly what's in what. Oh, and the fact that they're magnetic? Genius. This way, they stay tightly together in your case or can be conveniently stored in a makeup bag.
Cadence is a woman-owned small biz that helps people from many different walks of life stay on top of their personal care routines no matter where they go. The capsules are made from recycled ocean bound plastic in an effort to clean existing plastic off of beaches. One Cadence capsule = one travel-sized bottle worth of plastic removed from shores.
Promising review: "I bought these for myself as I traveled through Eastern Europe last year and loved them. And now, my granddaughter is on her way to Spain for a college semester abroad with a six-piece set in her backpack! The best present for her weekend getaways to easily carry her face wash, face cream, and sun tan lotion for long weekends on the beach." —Cadence Customer
Get a set of build-your-own six from Cadence for $76 (originally $84; also available in individual capsules, pre-labeled skincare bundles, or in a customizable set of 12; and in eight colors).
3. A helpful "Pack this!" checklist that'll ensure you've got allllll the things you need for your adventures — and some you may not have even thought of. So long to the haunting feeling of "did I pack my phone charger?!"
Promising review: "I hate making lists trying to figure out what I need, and this is PERFECT for trying to figure that out. It has a lot more on the checklist than I would ever take on a trip, but it does accommodate for every kind a trip, from a simple vacation across state lines to a business trip to a wedding halfway around the world. I'm pretty pleased!" —Alyssa Kauffman
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in three versions).
4. A handy travel wallet complete with a RFID-blocking shield to stash and organize all your many important docs in one safe place. It's also great for having your ID readily available so you're not *that* person in line at security.
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: "I absolutely love this wallet. I needed a new travel wallet, and this holds everything I need all in one place, and it still closes nicely and stays flat! I can fit my boarding pass, passport, ID, credit cards, money, checked baggage tickets, receipts, and more in it, yet it doesn’t bulk up or look like an overstuffed mess. It's just amazing. The description says it only holds US money, but I just used the boarding pass flap to hold all my Japanese Yen, which are larger. I didn’t use the zippered pocket for coins as I much prefer a separate coin purse for that sort of thing. I definitely recommend to anyone who travels a lot!" —Anthony Luu
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 37 colors).
5. A digital luggage scale that I, a habitual overpacker, would not have been able to travel anywhere without. I can't tell you how many times my scale has saved me from the inconvenience (and embarrassment) of paying overweight fees....
6. A set of packing cubes you'll want to take a top-down shot of because you'll be impressed with how tidy *and* Insta-worthy they make your vacation 'fits look. It's just a bonus that over 5,000 people love these for their ability to make packing, unpacking and retrieving belongings, and then repacking a buttload more efficient.
The set includes three different size packing cubes, one bra and underwear bag, one shoe bag, and one bag for your toiletries.
Promising review: "When I first became aware of packing cubes, I thought they seemed completely unnecessary and a waste of precious suitcase real estate. Then a friend gave me these as a gift to celebrate my impending trip to Iceland. I'm now a devout convert! These little devils saved me so much time and aggravation I still can't believe it. When I got to my hotel room, it took me exactly six minutes to unpack and put stuff away. Getting dressed in the morning was faster because used items were in cubes separate from fresh. Packing to return home was faster because, well, I was already basically packed. I just popped the cubes back in the suitcase and voila." —Robin Osbourne
Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in six colors and in an eight-piece set).
7. A hanging toiletry bag that'll stash all, and I mean alllll of your travel-sized goodies in and ensure that they're neatly organized. Plus! It features a hook at the top, so you can open it up and have everything be easily identifiable when you've given yourself exactly 20 minutes to get showered and ready between the beach and your evening reservation.
Promising review: "I love how it kept all my toiletries organized and in plain sight when hanging. It's very sturdy and great quality. I ordered this before I went on a two-week trip to Europe and was so happy that I did. This travel bag exceeded my expectations!" —Jackie Cooney
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in nine colors).
8. A pocket-sized, refillable travel perfume atomizer so you're never without your signature scent — even if you happen to be thousands of miles away from home. You just pump this on your regular-size fragrance and voila! now you can smell like your favorite scent while on the go.
My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Elizabeth Lilly has one of these nifty things, and here's what she has to say: "That's me pumping my signature perfume into one of these travel atomizers I've been using for about a year. It's great to just throw in your purse on the reg for a fragrance re-up throughout the day. As you can see, it's about the size of my thumb and therefore takes up very little room. Plus! It's smaller than most rollerball travel fragrances you can pick up. This first one is working so well, that I just have the other three in storage. But if this one bites the dust this summer during travels, I'll be OK about digging into my stores to use one of the remaining three...especially at this price point."
Promising review: "I bought these due to traveling a lot for work and needing to cut down on the size of things in my carry-on bag for flying. I can bring four different perfumes now instead of one big one. They’re super easy to fill, haven’t leaked so far but I keep them in a sandwich baggie while traveling just in case. I would 100% buy them again." —Emily
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.08.
9. A simple yet remarkable felt insert created to slip into any sort of bag and *poof* instantly organize it. Overcrowded purse or carry-on? All now neatly arranged with roomy compartments, so you can stop burrowing in a black hole for your sunglasses and keys.
And this comes in so many shades, you'll easily find one to match the interior of any of your bags!
Promising review: "When you spend a LOT of money on a good bag, the last thing you need is a pen to leak or a dirty mark to ruin the lining. I couldn’t believe my luck when I discovered the EXACT product I was thinking of right here. I have the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM with a light pink lining I wanted to protect, and a pink liner fits perfectly. You can remove the middle section if you wish, to hold more books, folders, etc. or keep it in (it has hook and loop strips at each end to hold it in place). I love that everything has a place, including a zipped compartment and the key strap lanyard, and of course if you want to change bags you can just lift it out and place all those essentials right into another. Highly recommend this item." —BritGirlUSA
Get it from Amazon for $13.02+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 colors).
10. A packable, sun-shielding Baggu wide brim hat that, unlike other bulky, tricky-to-pack accessories, fits into its own tiny travel pouch and expands to basically give you the protection that's equivalent to carrying around your own personal beach umbrella.
This comes in so many adorable prints and patterns, features an adjustable headband for the perfect fit, *and* has a cute little chin strap you can tie into a bow so it never blows off!
Get it from Baggu for $36 (available in 13 colors and patterns).
11. A compact contact lens case designed to prevent you from carrying around extra weight when you'd rather wear contacts under your new, stylish sunnies instead of your transitional specs. This lil' thing is so chic and useful — you can keep all the essentials in a purse-friendly marble print case that even has a mirror inside.
This kit includes: A mirror, contact lens case, a mini solution bottle for your contact solution, a contact tweezer tool for pulling out your contacts from the case, and a contact remover tool to remove and put on your contacts.
Promising review: "Great product! Love it. Been using every day for the past month and it’s worked perfectly. Good quality. It’s beautiful." —Adriana Rodriguez
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styles).
12. A printed cover-up you'll be so happy you stuffed in your case since you can wear it in a bajillion different ways. The obvious being draped over a bathing suit, but also: belted on top of a dress, or tied up over some shorts. *Gah* and with so many different patterns (45, to be precise), the style options for multiple overseas locations are truly endless.
Promising review: "Can make my travel wardrobe versatile. I took this on vacation and was able to wear it with cotton capri leggings, shorts, and even over the top of a black dress for a little extra coverage in a cold restaurant." —Janna
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in one size, which fits women's sizes XS–3XL, and in 45 colors and patterns).
13. A sleek and stylish July suitcase capable of transporting all your essentials for an extended getaway. Some highlights: A sneaky inner laundry bag, a compressive strap to keep all your layers tucked — which, get this, creates more space — *and* a stain-resistant lining to protect your case from lotion explosions.
And this comes with a lifetime warranty, 100-day trial, *and* free returns!
July is an Australian-based luggage startup that was founded in 2018, and was the official luggage supplier of the Australian Winter Olympic team.
Promising review: "Coping with international travel so far!! My poor suitcase has been really thrown in to the deep end, as I bought it a week before heading off for a 14-week international holiday. To date it’s coped with icy winds and minus temperatures in Iceland, rainy weather around Isle of Skye, and plopping up and down narrow staircases in Scotland! So far so good, as it has managed to safely transport my 24.5 kilograms of gear on and off planes buses and trains!" —July Customer
Get it from July for $325 (available in 15 colors and personalization for an extra $50).
14. An electronics pouch created to organize your most-used devices and their forest of tangled wires. Keeping everything in its place will not only ease the accessibility of your belongings, but also tame your disposition when you don't have to spend minutes (read: hours) unraveling cords.
Promising review: "My husband and I both bought this about two years ago and still use them daily! They are still like new! Perfect fit for our chargers and extra cables. Also fits easily into carry-on bags, backpacks, and larger purses!" —Beth Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
15. A lightweight travel plug adapter simply essential for all international travel if you want to take your favorite gadgets (cell phones, tablets, et al.) in tow. This comes in four different styles that are effective for different parts of Europe, the UK, Australia, and Asia.
Note: If you want to use your hair dryer, straightener, or curling irons, they need to support wide voltage — so it's always best to check that first, or you may need to snag a power voltage converter as well.
Promising review: "I was on a 16-day vacation across New Zealand and Australia and could not imagine how I would have been without a power adapter like this. Each day I used it to charge laptops, phones, and a couple of other portable recording devices. Compact and easy to carry, I would highly recommend it." —Leon Chang
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 10 styles).
16. A jewelry organizer that folds into a neat wallet-sized pouch to store your vacation-ready accessories. It also provides some assurance that your necklaces won't become a bundled-up mess (which always seems to be a thing no matter how far the journey).
Promising review: "I would give this more stars if I could. It's exactly what I've been looking for forever!!! It has plenty of room for my clunky jewelry, and enough separate pouches that things don't get tangled. I LOVE it." —Carrie Minturn
Get it from Amazon for $9.09+ (available in two colors).
17. Vacuum seal bags — something you might consider calling a "vacation miracle," since these will save some serious space in your case when you're on the road. Now you can get away with packing a couple extra T-shirts....Oh, and that new vacation-ready dress you just bought, and perhaps a denim jacket? Always best to have options, right?
I swear by these bad boys not only for general storage purposes, but also if I know I'm going to be traveling for an extended period of time. As someone who tends to pack for every eventuality (who doesn't like to be prepared?!), I have learned that it's better to travel with them than without — especially since it's more or less a guarantee that my clothes are gonna take up a ~substantial~ amount of room in my suitcase. And if I can use something that's gonna shrink the size of my bulky hoodies and/or big tees in order for me to create more space, I'm sure as heck gonna do it. Plus, the satisfaction is indeed guaranteed because when you see those chunky layers flatten into a pancake...it's just *chef's kiss*.
Promising review: "I've used these bags before and they are so helpful. Even use the medium one for travel and I have tons of extra suitcase room. The clothes don't come out wrinkled at all as long as you fold them nicely before placing in the bag, then the air sucks out keeping them safe and sound and very compact." —Susie Kochsmeier
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four sizes and also an eight-pack).
18. A mini lightweight flat iron that'll keep humidity-induced frizz at bay and give you the same jaw-droppingly smooth results as your full-sized one — but this can actually be stuffed into your case without you even noticing it. 👀
And you'll get a lil' heat-resistant pouch to carry it wherever you go!
Promising review: "I got this nice little and compact hair straightener for my trip to the beach. It is small and lightweight. Perfect for a trip. It heats up really fast; within seconds it is very hot. It comes with a pouch to tuck it away. You do need to move slowly through your hair because the heated part is small, but it does a good job. Also I like the comfort of the design to hold it. Fits nicely in my hand. Not heavy like the bigger bulkier ones are. I took my time and shopped around for a travel one. I think this will be good to use every day. It doesn’t take up much space either." —Connie Cunningham
Get it from Amazon for $15.97 (available in three colors).
19. A Samsonite 2-in-1 travel pillow that will allow you to comfortably doze off the moment your head hits it. Its unique design features a U-shape that converts into a square in seconds — so you can have the benefit of TWO types of pillows in ONE, sans any extra space required.
Promising review: "Used this on my 36-hour trip from Kansas City to Indonesia and it was great. I find I can't use the neck part on plane seats because I'm so short and pillows push my head forward. I loved that this has a range of sizes because the beads inside can be moved around to fit your head/neck. I also love that it transforms into a normal pillow, which I use to sleep against the window on planes or even for a quick rest in airports. Also, it's light enough to be a camp pillow. The tiny clip allows it to attach to a backpack or suitcase, so it doesn't take up room inside your luggage. It also has a soft side and a slick side, which is nice. I had another pillow like this that was all soft, but it got rather hot on my neck. Having the slick side as an option is very cooling. Highly recommend." —Megan
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).
This is our pick for the best cheap travel pillow!
20. Plus! A 2-in-1 cushy travel blanket and pillow reviewers are calling their "number one travel essential," so you can: 1) still get the comfort and softness of your couch's blanket — but now in mid-air, and 2) not have to worry about packing two separate plane seat companions in your carry-on.
This comes with a plush carrying case, so when you're not using it as a blankie it transforms into a pillow!
Promising review: "Became my #1 travel essential. Better than a neck pillow! Made my sleep on the airplane more comfortable. During my three-week trip to the Philippines, I was going from one hotel to another and some didn’t even provide blankets :/ this became my #1 blanket wherever I slept. And for a 5’3” lady, it covered me from neck to toe which is perfect. Super warm too! Extremely thankful I bought this." —Nicole Ann
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in six colors).
21. A pair of buttery-soft hybrid leggings plus joggers so glorious, they serve the purpose of two different kinds of pants and barely take up any room. Admirers are noting that these feel like strokeable velvet ideal for chilly flights *and* have a breathable quality for temps best described as "sticky."
Promising review: "Last month I bought a pair in olive, just to try them out. Love! Immediately bought two more, the heather charcoal (more love!) and the black with the orange print zipper. I like the black but the fabric is not the same, not that yummy soft buttery feel. But the fit is great like the others and I like the zipper on the pockets. Then I found this dark camo with the zipper, with the same soft fabric. Had to have it. And it’s now my favorite. Bonus: These pants are perfect for traveling, they fold up to half the size of regular pants and never wrinkle. The only problem is you have to stop yourself from buying too many." —nancykou
Get them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in women's sizes S–3X and dozens of colors).
22. Tower 28's mini SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray, which packs a major (and figurative) punch for stressed-out skin with only three ingredients. It comes in a convenient, travel-sized bottle to make taking care of your skin on the go something you never have to compromise on.
This features a gentle, hypochlorous acid (aka anti-inflammatory) toner with H2O and sodium chloride that can refresh and rescue irritated skin and minimize flare-ups caused by travel woes.
Tower 28 is an Asian woman-owned small clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Their products are nonirritating, vegan, and cruelty-free, so you can rest easy when applying.
Promising reviews: "So, I love this thing. I usually end up with horrible skin after flying. Especially if it's a long haul flight. So now I spritz this on my face during the flight. A few times and I arrive at my destination with fantastic skin. One day I boarded the plane with my skin already bad, some pimples and all, and by the end of the flight, it was all gone. It's a miracle worker!!!" —FabsConti
"HOLY GRAIL!! I tried this spray for the first time about a year and a half ago. I had moved from a dry climate to a humid climate and my acne was out of control! I tried so many products before SOS. When I tell you my acne cleared up within a week….SHEESH! I haven’t been without this spray since! I keep a mini with me at all times and for travel and recommend to all friends with skin concerns. Don’t walk, RUN to Sephora to get it!" —KuhKristen
Get it a 1 oz. bottle from Sephora for $12+ (available in two sizes).
23. Some itty bitty laundry soap sheets you'll need so you never have to face running out of clean undies, or worse...suffering from the stains of spilling on the *only* white tee you packed. Simply add some water for some on-the-go hand washing.
Promising review: "This came SO in handy during my vacation to Europe! I was making lots of different stops to places with different types of weather. With these laundry soap sheets I was able to wash my clothes in the sink — letting me pack just the right amount of clothes for all the different places I went." —Katie Fujarski
Get a 50-count pack from Amazon for $12.15 (also available in hand soap sheets).
24. A reusable Revlon oil-absorbing roller stick made with volcanic stone to tackle something that I like to call, "T-zone travel shine." No need to pack and waste $$$ on blotting sheets — with this you can give oily skin a quick roll sans white cast leftover from setting powder and with no extra makeup tools needed.
Promising review: "This rolling device is like pure magic. You simply roll it around your oily areas, and BOOM — the oil magically vanishes into the ball never to be seen again! This is an item that #tiktokmademebuyit for sure! I saw a video on TikTok and immediately went on the hunt only to be disappointed that this item was sold out everywhere! I eventually got added to a waiting list here on Amazon, and once they had it in stock again, they charged my card and sent it my way! If you have the chance to purchase this and you have oily skin, get yourself on the waiting list if you need to, and just kick it until it shows up. You will be pleased. Thank me later." —Veronica Cooper
Get it from Amazon for $11.61.
25. A waterproof satin-lined Hairbrella hat that's compact enough to be stashed in your case and alleviates the need to pack that extra (aka, bulky) hooded coat, all in the name of taking on unpredictable weather abroad. It's uniquely designed to help you take on the day no matter what Mother Nature has in store for you — rain, snow, and humidity are no match for this invention that will preserve your 'do, from Europe all the way to Asia.
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: "I traveled to London last month with a raincoat that did not have a hood, and wanted something that would protect my head/hair/blowout without lugging an umbrella. This definitely did the trick. Two of the three days were rainy (some quite heavy), and my hair stayed totally dry. It stows nicely, too." —Miss Information
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in nine colors).
26. A set of shoe organizer bags so your sneakers can stay neatly packed away from your clean, folded clothes and your fancy suede shoes can remain scuff-free while traveling. What's also great? The lil' windows. Now you can find your heels with ease without having to play the guessing game with nondescript plastic bags.
Promising review: "These are perfect for packing shoes when traveling. They are reasonably priced. Exactly what I was looking for." —PB from Pennsylvania
Get a set of five from Amazon for $7.88+ (available in medium and large and in five colors).
27. A travel toothbrush that folds and stores easily while taking up little to no room in your toiletry bag so you can keep your smile fresh (especially if you time-traveled and missed your nightly brush).
Promising review: "These are great! I travel around a lot for work, and also have Invisalign, so I like to keep one in my work bag as well as my travel bag. The best part is the convenience. I used to carry a toothbrush in a case that took up a lot of room in my work bag as well as my travel bag. Now I just use these. They are small, durable, easy to use, and the brush is fully covered when it is fully closed, which is what I was a little worried about at first. It was exactly what I was looking for in a travel toothbrush. I highly recommend, and I will be purchasing again." —Demetri
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two styles).
28. And BPA-free covers designed to fit toothbrush heads that can be exposed to all kinds of bacteria if they're just flung into your cosmetics bag. With this, you can keep bristles *and* your mouth nice and clean.
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