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Because going on your next escape shouldn't be anything less than excellent.
"Ministry of Supply clothing — wrinkle-resistant, breathable, and they regulate your body temperature. You can walk off a 14-hour flight still looking put together and feeling great!" —amandatavares919
"Bose noise-canceling headphones. Take a look around the plane the next time you fly. I can almost guarantee that you'll spot at least 10 pairs. These things silence EVERYTHING, from crying babies to the dull roar of jet engines. They're like having your own personal cone of silence, and they're comfortable too." —calebmayers
Get a pair from Amazon for $349.
"I LOVE to travel, and my Timberland boots have become one of my favorite must-have travel accessories! They're very durable and have good support, so they're great for walking and even for shorter hikes, if need be. They're practical in any weather. Plus, they're super cute and can be worn around town without looking like you're lugging around clunky hiking boots or Mom's tennis shoes or something." —jenduff22
Get them from Amazon: women's for $114 (available in five colors and sizes 5-11), and men's for $129 (available in three colors and sizes 6-15).
"A travel towel that folds up really small and doesn't take up space in your bag. I bought a quick-drying microfiber towel off Amazon and it came in handy when staying in hostels!" —a400c81eab
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in five colors and sizes from S-XXL).
"Space bags! We take two-week trips and have dealt with temperatures from 18 degrees to 98 degrees...on the SAME TRIP! Which makes it a challenge for a notorious over-packer, like myself, to fit everything in my suitcase! Space bags compress your clothing and make room in your suitcase. Not to mention separating dirty clothes (and the lovely aroma that a 15-mile hike leaves behind) from your clean ones." —natoshabee
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $20+ (available in medium, large, and jumbo sizes).
"Teva's original universal sandal. They are lightweight for packing, easy to take on and off through security, and best of all — waterproof." —briannaw11
Get them from Amazon: women's for $47 (available in 34 colors and sizes 5-11) and men's for $49 (sizes 7-14).
"Two words: packing cubes. Who knew all you needed for the organized suitcase of your dreams were some small bags to compartmentalize your items. Bonus — they can help reduce wrinkles and keep you from unveiling your ~unmentionables~ when you're looking for those sleeping pills you forgot to put in your carry-on in the middle of the airport. PACKING CUBES. GET SOME!" —calikelsi
Get a set of four from Amazon for $25 (available in eight different colors).
"I bought one years ago and I have taken it with me all over the world." —areemetz2007
Get it from Amazon for $13.
"My Tortuga travel pack. The clamshell opening makes unpacking a heavenly experience. No more pulling everything out to reach what's stashed at the bottom!" —wenderbread
Get it from Amazon for $129.
"I take a small Moleskine with me when I travel so I can jot down the things that happened each day. There's always those small things that were important but could be forgotten: names of restaurants, street names that you found the best market on, etc.." —briannad4e8410ff4
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.
"I did not travel anywhere without my sarong. It dries super fast. Easy to wash, durable, and takes up almost no space. It is so multifunctional, I've used mine as a scarf, blanket, towel, pillow, bag, picnic blanket, and emergency shirt. They are amazing." —rachelm47be0a339
Get it from Amazon for $17 (available in 42 different colors).
"I always pack hydrating facial towelettes and sometimes an entire face mask for those long-haul flights. My skin is normally dry and in the air it's twice as worse! These have helped my skin so so much!" —myahr46294802a
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.
"The number one thing that I always bring with me when I travel is dry shampoo. Batiste is my go-to brand and it's fairly easy to find it in travel-size containers. It saves me from having to bring much stuff for the shower, which if you're staying at hostels can end up being anyone's guess, but it's also helpful when it comes to chub rub." —Alaina Jaye Halsey, Facebook
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.
"I love my TRTL pillow. It's more comfortable than the traditional travel pillows and is very easy to attach to any of your luggage until you get settled in." —Erin Darsow, Facebook
Get it from Amazon for $30 (available in four colors).