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1. 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.
2. Some itty bitty laundry soap sheets you'll need if you suddenly find yourself in a sitch where you've run out of clean undies, or spilled something on the *only* white tee you packed. Simply add some water for some on-the-go hand washing.
3. A helpful "Pack this!" checklist that'll ensure you've got allllll the things you need for your trip — and some you may not have even thought of. So long to the haunting feeling of "did I pack my phone charger?!"
4. A nifty travel pouch to secure your most prized possessions and keep them ~abreast~ (sorry, had to). This thing attaches to your bra so your cash, credit cards, and paper copies of your passport are less vulnerable to pickpockets.
5. Or, if you need something more accessible, a belt that looks like a regular ol' accessory to keep your jeans up and has a secret compartment that will fool any purse-snatcher.
6. OK and one more, an ingenious (and adorable) scrunchie with built-in storage you can use to discreetly stash your cash, extra bobby pins, lip balm...whatever you need to keep handy when you don't want to carry around extra weight.
Hustle Sew Shop is based in Oregon and hand-makes goods like face masks and scrunchies.
Promising review: "Love this scrunchie! This is perfect for when I walk my dog; it fits my house key, ChapStick, and treats, and STILL holds my hair up! I will be buying more for friends in the future. Highly recommend." –Sarah Dickinson
Get it from Hustle Sew Shop on Etsy for $8+ (available in nine fabric colors and three zipper colors).
7. 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.
8. A digital luggage scale that I, a consistent overpacker, would not be able to travel without. I can't tell you how many times my scale has saved me from the inconvenience (and embarrassment) of paying overweight fees....
9. A heat-resistant silicone mat for when you don't have the time to wait for your hot curling iron to cool before your journey to the airport. Wrap it up and toss it in your carry-on without fear of it burning a hole in your bag. (It can be used to protect countertop surfaces, too!)
10. Tower 28's mini SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray which packs a major (and figurative) punch for stressed-out skin with only three ingredients. Think: a gentle hypochlorous acid toner with H2O and sodium chloride that refreshes and rescues irritated skin and prevents 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 review: "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).
11. A set of shoe organizer bags so your sneakers can stay neatly packed and your fancy suede shoes can remain scuff-free while traveling. Plus, it's a great way to keep the dirt on the bottom of the soles from going anywhere near your clean, folded clothes.
12. Silicone earplugs that work to relieve discomfort experienced on airplanes, whether that's a change in air pressure or the sound of a screaming baby that just happens to be sitting in the seat directly behind you....
13. Some compression socks to comfortably keep your ankles and legs from ballooning mid-flight. Because let me tell you, having to squish swollen toes back into boots after some time in the air is no easy feet.
14. A genius car cupholder adapter built to extend the capabilities of the one you already have in your car — one that clearly wasn't designed to fit your motivational drinking bottle or Yeti coffee mugs (aka the necessities you'll be reaching for as you cross state lines).
Wine & Whiskey Co. is a Texas-based Etsy shop selling a wide range of adorable phone cases and T-shirts, plus genius car accessories (obvi).
Promising review: "Love it. Perfectly holds my 40-ounce Hydro Flask. No more rolling around the truck cab. Arrived quickly and works as described." —Jason J. Mease
Get it from Wine & Whiskey Co. on Etsy for $12.99 (available in multipacks).
15. A 27-piece first aid kit you'll be patting yourself on the back for packing since I don't know why, but we seem to be more accident-prone when we're away from home.
16. A jewelry organizer to store your vacation-ready accessories in one tidy spot. 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).
17. A buckled luggage strap you can add onto any bag for carrying extra items like scarves and jackets, which are usually super annoying to hold when you're on the move.
18. A portable lock that fits in the crack of a door and is designed to provide you with extra security (especially great for places that don't have an alarm system). Once this is looped and in place, if anyone tries to come into your room it'll sound with a loud ring guaranteed to stop intruders in their tracks.
19. A designated dirty laundry bag so that your gross, sweaty sightseeing clothes can be neatly zipped up and kept away from your still-clean items.
20. A compact, reversed umbrella you can toss in your bag and whip out to shield you from an unexpected rainstorm. A bonus? This baby folds from the outside and keeps droplets contained so you'll stay out of the splash zone even when you go to close it.
21. 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 keys and specs.
22. A compact and quick-drying microfiber towel that'll fit into your carry-on, backpack, or beach bag, so you're always prepared to have somewhere to sit and dry off if you happen to hike and take a dip in a remote body of water.
23. An anti-blister balm for when you realize you forgot to break in those strappy sandals before your trip. Rub some of this on and keep it on hand so you can walk along cobblestoned streets with confidence *and* comfort all day long.
24. A travel toothbrush that folds and stores easily so you can keep your smile fresh (especially if you time traveled and missed your nightly brush).
25. Some squeezable silicone travel bottles with pre-printed labels so you can fill them up with all your usual products and never be without your holy grails.
26. 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 before you know it, you'll have slept your way straight to your international destination!
Promising review: "I travelled extensively with this pillow (four eight-plus-hour flights), and I got more sleep than expected (five to six hours). It works great for bus rides as well. It also helps you nap anywhere when you turn it into a normal pillow. It doesn't smell either." —Pratik
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).
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