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1. A compact contact lens case designed to make your eyecare routine travel-friendly and still effective. The kit comes with a contact lens case, a mini solution bottle, tweezers, a contact remover tool, and a mirror. Now you don't have to lug half of your medicine cabinet with you on your next getaway.
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 lens case, and a contact remover tool used to remove and put on your contacts.
Promising review: "Super cute contact case. I gifted to my SIL who struggles packing her contact solutions during travel. It is small but easy to add with your other travel items. I hope it holds up for a while." —Vic O.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three styles).
2. A set of packing cubes you'll want if you're still convinced the best way to fit most of your wardrobe is by rolling everything and sitting on your suitcase to zip it shut. Each set comes with six bags for items like tops, bottoms, undergarments, shoes, and toiletries. They're made with transparent mesh to help you see your belongings without unzipping anything or tearing through your luggage.
The set includes three different size packing cubes, one bra and underwear bag, one shoe bag, and one bag for your toiletries.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this item. I read a review on Apple News and tried it and was amazed of how helpful and easy they are for packing. Love the fact that you can make the cubes out of the luggage and place it in a drawer or shelf instead of actually unpacking in your hotel room, so it keeps everything organized." —Alex L.
Get the six-piece set from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors and eight-piece sets).
3. A mini lightweight flat iron that'll evenly distribute heat just like a full-sized one. It's great for touch-ups and small enough to effortlessly fit into your suitcase, too.
And you'll get a lil' heat-resistant pouch to carry it wherever you go!
Promising review: "This is the perfect little travel iron. It heats up quickly and does a great job adding body to my very straight hair! I’m planning several trips, both in and out of the country and this is super lightweight and easy to pack!" —Mimi R.
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in three colors).
4. A memory foam Ostrich pillow neck cushion so you'll stop relying on your trusty, but useless donut pillow (that you never even considered replacing, even though you've been getting a crick in your neck). This upgraded version offers 360º natural ergonomic neck support to keep your head upright so you can snooze in comfort.
Promising review: "Perfect gift for my traveling daughter. She loves how this feels and holds her head during long flights from Chile to California. It is easy to pack and carry on board she always has it tied to her carry on bag. I just bought another for her fiancé." —S. Wrangell
Get it from Amazon for $60 (available in four colors).
5. A convenient six-port USB charger to allow you to plug in several devices at once, and minimize the amount of charging blocks you would throw into your suitcase. Plus, who wants to have to keep up with six different chargers? I'm almost positive you'd end up losing one or two before the trip is over.
Promising review: "I used this charger on a recent cruise. Every night I was able to charge my watch, phone, mini iPad and hearing aides while using only one electrical outlet. It’s powerful and all were fully charged. It’s light weight and easy to pack in luggage." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in black and white).
6. A designated dirty laundry bag so you can keep your clean clothes separated from anything you've already worn, and desperately need to wash.
7. A travel toothbrush that folds and keeps the bristles clean. The last thing you want is to taste anything other than toothpaste when you go to brush your teeth.
Promising review: "If you travel frequently, you're always on the lookout for products that are easy to use, easy to pack and that make your luggage lighter, and all without sacrificing quality, then this is your travel brush. The product is great, and the sisters who own the company are incredibly easy to work with to work with (they carry other products, as well). I've never met either of these women, but they've never been anything other than friendly, helpful, and responsive." —Michael F.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two styles).
8. An easily portable and packable handheld steamer to save you some time when you'd rather not spend your time ironing while on vacation. Just give it a few passes and you'll be ready for the day!
Promising review: "Nice little steamer. Compact, easy to pack and go with. Never hold your material above the steamer you’ll burn yourself! Didn’t seem too risky damage to the fabric but you have to try a few different methods to find the one that works best for the fabric you’re working with. I only used it on a chiffon type dress, which did not get damaged at all and I held it right against the fabric. If you’re looking for a handy little steamer that you need on occasion, this is the one for you. The water reservoir is quite small and you may have to fill it up more than once for a single garment. Very easy to use." —My Opinion
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
9. A handy sunglasses organizer case that'll keep your sunglasses free from scratches, smears, and breaking while you're on vacation. It can be hung up on a wall or it can easily be rolled up for safe transport. Now you won't need to store your sunnies in individual cases.
Promising review: "This sunglasses case would make an excellent gift for any girl who likes to travel in style. This is an easy way to pack multiple pairs of sunglasses without multiple cases. All assorted sizes of sunglasses fit in the slots - Diff, Ray Bans, Tiffany 7 Co., etc." —Sadie
Get it from Amazon for $29.49+ (available in four designs).
10. A travel blanket and pillow set to keep you comfortable during those long roadtrips, or even longer layovers in freezing airports. Just unzip the pillow and pull out the blanket if you're cold. Then fold it back into the sleeve to make a pillow. It also clips onto your carry-on for your convenience.
EverSnug is a small business that sells travel sleeping care kits.
Promising review: "I tend to get really cold on airplanes and can’t imagine using the blankets they have available. This is perfect for travel and SO SOFT! Very easy use and pack. I’ve washed this a few times and it’s still amazing. Highly recommend." —Whitley T.
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in six colors).
11. A pack of 12 travel hangers if you packed a few blouses or dresses that need the help of gravity and a little steam to keep them looking good again. They're easy to use and don't take up much space in your luggage. Now you don't have to find space on hooks or shower rods to dry your wet clothes anymore!
Promising review: "Ordered these for our college son’s Study Abroad trip to Europe this summer. I discovered them on Amazon when looking for travel items. They were inexpensive, so I got them as a sort of “add-on.” His suitcase was so jammed at the end, I packed a few for him and kept the rest myself. He used them and said they were great, but then I used them myself on our next vacation and was SOLD! They are awesome! I did not expect them to be so sturdy and hold full-size clothes so well, but they’re perfect. I have been wadding 5-6 regular hangers in my suitcase for years, because hotels never have enough hangers—no more. We cruise a lot and I don’t know how I lived without these for cruises! I will order a lot more now, since they’re so cheap and easy to pack. Great prod!" —Stephanie T.
Get them from Amazon for $13.99.
12. A portable door lock because you need to feel safe in your home away from home! It only takes a few seconds to install (without tools), and is easy to remove when you're ready to explore the city. Making the most out of any trip is important, but ensuring your safety is the highest priority.
Promising review: "Got several. We travel a lot so one in each of our suit cases. Light, easy to pack and they work great. A bit confusing to install the first time, but a little bit of patience and follow the directions and you will get it." —reluctant Amazon
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in multipacks).
13. A pack of 100 compressed toilet paper tablets for those times when you could really use a wet wipe, but without the harsh chemicals and irritating scents. All you need is one little tablet and a few drops of water to get a handy-dandy full-sized moist cloth. And reviewers say that they're pretty durable.
Portawipes is a small company based in Wyoming that sells compressed toilet paper tablets.
Promising reviews: "I showed my avid backpacking boyfriend a thing or two on my first weekend hiking trip together. We both loved that there were so easy to pack out in the canisters provided, even if it took more than a few drops of water- well worth it. With the little left over warm water from our meals (while waiting for dehydrated meal to re-constitute) we used on the towels and the results was a hot cloth to wipe down our hands and faces before dinner. They were much better than the wet wipes that take so much room in the pack and ther were much more comfortable on your tush." —Erin P.
Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $12.96+ (available in two colors and larger packs).
14. A collapsible water bottle that can hold up to 1 liter of water and is compact enough to fit in your pockets. It's compatible with most 28mm threaded water filters, has a flip top cap to keep the nozzle clean, and is freezer- and dishwasher-safe. Now you can stop carrying around Hydro Flasks when you go hiking — they're only weighing you down.
Promising review: "No more travelling on planes with chunky plastic bottles. These smoosh down and are easy to carry or pack in carry-on luggage. Once thru the security line, they can be easily filled with water so you don't have to buy $4 bottles of water. Highly recommend." —Pavel
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in seven colors and two sizes).
15. A pack of two disposable bed sheets if the "Beware of Hotel Bedbugs" TikToks have reached your feed and left you paranoid. It comes with two bed sheets, two quilt covers, and four pillow cases. You should still sanitize your sleeping area, but at least you'll feel safer knowing that you're not in direct contact with the hotel bedding.
Promising review: "I recently had a business trip and the only available hotel option was a little less than desirable. Either way I still use my own. I always have travel sheets on hand and for this particular trip I was packing extra light. These fit nicely in a little pocket. They were easy to use and felt like I was putting a mask on the bed. They were mostly comfortable just a little itchy but I have super sensitive skin. Overall great product and I will purchase again to have on hand." —M0b3tt3r
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four sizes and multipacks).
16. A cute portable charger that seriously is a lifesaver when your battery is only at 21% but you are nowhere near an outlet. This plugs straight into your phone, meaning you won't have to deal with tangled cords.
Promising review: "I used this battery charger while in a trip to Egypt and Jordan. It was perfect for keeping my iPhone running while taking over 3000 pictures and videos. It was easy to pack and have ready when needed. I highly recommend for anyone traveling, especially to keep your phone alive for picture taking." —ArmourPrimeAddict
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors).
17. A Bug Bite Thing suction tool for anyone who just wants to go on a hiking trip but unfortunately is also a walking buffet for every bug in the area. It's chemical-free, and can help stop itching caused by bee stings, spider bites, and more.
Promising review: "Easy to use & small enough to pack in a diaper bag or small purse. I’ve always been a mosquito target since I was a kid and getting bit is basically a part of going outside for me even WITH bug spray. This tool made my bites SO MUCH BETTER TO DEAL WITH!!! They were either gone-gone or the itching was cut down by like 80% 🤩" —Christina G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three colors and multipacks).
18. A pack of laundry soap sheets so you can wash your outfits on long vacations, allowing you multiple uses — while saving you plenty of room in your luggage.
19. A pair of foldable Beats headphones that are not only noise-cancelling — allowing you to tune out the very talkative person sitting near you while you wait to board your plane — but also have a long battery life that will last even a trip halfway across the world. Yup, we're talking up to 40 hours of battery life!
Promising review: "The sound quality is beyond anything I’ve heard before. Really outstanding. The design is sleek and I love the color. It also folds so nicely so when I need to pack away it’s easy. It also comes with a cute carrying case that fits it perfectly. Would recommend this to everyone!" —Yonah malka Gold
Get it from Amazon for $129+ (available in three colors and two styles).
20. A perfume atomizer for when you want to take your favorite fragrance on vacation with you but don't want to deal with TSA telling you that your bottle is over the 3 oz. allowance. This refillable tube is so easy to use, you'll never be tempted to also buy the travel size of you favorite scent again.
Promising review: "I have bought several items to make packing easier and take up less room in my suitcase. I have not found any products I have really been happy with until now. These are fantastic. Hate bringing my good perfume or my husbands cologne because the bottles are big and glass, so I always buy cheap body spray not really what I want, so I saw these and for the price thought what the heck lets try them , worse thing another return or throw in garbage. I was so pleasantly surprised how well these work and easy to fill. I would recommend." —Robyn S.
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.65.
21. A universal travel adapter because one of the most stressful things about international travel is whether you'll be able to plug in your phone. With four adapters that cover over 150 countries, this will be one less thing to worry about.
There are also two USB ports!
Promising review: "We used this on our recent trip to Liberia, West Africa. Liberia is complicated because the outlets are sourced from numerous different countries and may all be in the same room! We brought 2 of these along with a a good quality surge protector and they solved our problem very well. We used them to charge our power packs then charged our electronics off the power packs to further reduce the chance of surge damage to our electronics. They are small and easy to transport. I highly recommend them." —eclectc
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three styles).
22. A BabyBjorn Travel Crib reviewers say is easy to set up, easy to take down, and travels well. It's compact enough to fit in a suitcase and serves as a great space for your baby to play and sleep — especially if the hotel doesn't provide cribs. Now you won't have to lug another heavy bag around when you travel, because this one is super light.
Promising review: "Super easy to pack and set up. Deploy the 4 legs, lock down the sides, and insert the mat (included). To take down remove mat, break down the legs, and it collapses into itself. All packable inside a convenient carry case. Pretty great." —Charlie M.
Get it from Amazon for $279.99 (available in two colors).
23. Or, an inflatable travel bed great for kids that are too big for a crib but too small for a full-sized bed. This comfortable air mattress is compact enough to fit in a drawstring bag, and will keep your child from sharing a bed with you. Now you and your kiddo can actually enjoy some vacation beauty rest, and wake up feeling refreshed.
It's recommended for kids ages 3–6 years old.
Promising review: "I've used this as my now 4 year old's travel bed for the last few years. He loves it and is excited every time he gets a chance to sleep in it. It's durable and fairly easy to pack for travel. It takes some effort to fully inflate the bed via the hand pump but I've done it about 10 minutes with aggressive (I used it as a workout) pumping." —Say koo
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
24. A lightweight collapsible stroller to take anywhere and easily store it in a compact space, such as an overhead bin or under your seat during your flight.
It folds up so small that it was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2014 for the most compact stroller. It can hold kids who weigh up to 55 pounds and it only weighs 9.5 pounds.
Promising review: "I love this stroller. I was deciding between this one and another and chose this due to portability. I’m so glad I did. We just came back from a vacation where we were packed right in our van. Thank goodness this thing folds so small or we really would’ve had a hard time fitting our stroller otherwise. This stroller is also so easy to fold and unfold. It is extremely easy to maneuver (our use was mainly outdoors at an amusement park). I love the way you engage/disengage the brake - much easier than some cheaper strollers I’ve owned. I used this for our three-year-old, who is probably the size of many two-year-olds and he fit really well. My six-year-old was also able to ride in it when his legs were tired (without the harness buckled)." —Crystal Cash
Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in three styles and two colors).
25. And a stroller cover you can place over the stroller and protect your little human from unexpected rainfall. It features waterproof zippers, adjustable velcro straps, and air vents on each side. Your little one will stay cozy and dry, while raindrops slowly roll down their plastic windshield.
Promising review: "I bought this for our trip to Disney World and haven’t used it yet, but I am pretty impressed with the quality of this generic stroller cover. I also wanted buyers to see that it does fit a City Mini GT stroller extremely well for not being made specifically for this brand. I found the City Mini rain cover to be too expensive for the amount I intend to use it, so this price point was perfect for us. Some people say it doesn’t work with the stroller hood all the way open. While it is not as “pretty” with the hood open, I still think it covers the majority of the stroller while giving the kiddo inside even more room by pushing the rain cover out away from the stroller passenger. It came in a thin bag for storage, but it folds flat (fairly easy to refold if you follow the creases) and is easy to pack in a bag without taking up too much space. The mosquito net is a nice touch although I’m not sure we’ll use it. I’d definitely recommend this rain cover for other consumers with the same or similar stroller." —Alison
Get it from Amazon for $17.80 (available in two colors).
26. A Montessori busy board featuring a variety of zippers, buttons, laces, and buckles that'll keep your child busy for a good hour or so. Flights and car rides don't have to be so stressful. Pack this activity board with their other toys, games, and electronic devices for a complete entertainment kit.
Promising review: "Easy to pack, fun to play with! Must have for travel. Even my 4 & 6 year olds had fun playing with it" —Jac
Promising review: "Absolutely love this busy board! We bought this to keep our 1-year-old distracted on a 3.5-hour airplane ride. She absolutely loved it and couldn’t stop playing with it. We tied it to the seat tray so it didn’t slide all over. It is easy to carry, fits into a backpack no issue, and I love that it is all one piece — no tiny pieces to misplace!"—LEG 585
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four colors and a multipage version).
27. A hanging toiletry bag perfect for storing all of your travel-sized grooming items. Simply unzip and hang the bag on a towel hook, if you want to keep the countertop clear from clutter. Now you don't have to bring a few items in the bathroom at a time when you're getting yourself ready at the hotel.
Promising review: "I have bought 7 of these so far. They are the perfect gift for anyone who travels! So many sections and dividers make it easy to pack all your cosmetics, shampoos, lotions, even jewelry! And once you get where you are going, you open it up, hang it on whatever is handy and you can perfectly see what you need without unpacking everything!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in seven colors).
28. A spinning snack container that has five compartments to help you pack your child's favorite treats so they can eat snackies and stay happy. When they get hungry you can offer them a selection of things they actually like to eat — this also works especially well for picky eaters.
Promising review: "We love our gobe snack spinners so much. We have 3 and it's easy to pack all three at once so we can grab it and go in a pinch. It doesn't take up a lot of space in the diaper bag and our 2 year-old loves it. Plus on multiple occasions he has dropped it but everything stayed in except the snack he was eating. We absolutely love this product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in six colors and two sizes).
29. A stroller fan with bendable foam legs you can wrap around a stroller, car seat, or anything you use to transport your precious cargo so they'll stay cool, even when it feels like you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.
Promising review: "Epic 10/10 for babies in hot weather! Can attach anywhere easily and stays in place. Different spreads make keeping baby cool easy. Perfect size and easy to pack." —Super fun!
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
30. A portable lock box you can attach to a beach chair to keep your phone, keys, wallet, and small electronics safe while you play in the ocean. This is a perfect way to securely store your small precious belongings, especially if you don't trust the hotel safe or if the room didn't come with one.
You can also use this in your room to keep valuables protected.
Promising review: "Locks easily and has the code and keys if needed to get it unlocked which is nice if your lose the keys or forget your code. We used it this summer at the pool at our resort and at the beach and felt safe about leaving our valuables we really didn’t want to drag into the pool or ocean with us and didn’t want to have to go back and forth to our rooms. It was easy enough to pack as we surrounded it with clothes in our suitcase." —Gresh
Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in six colors).
31. A portable white noise machine that might help you get to sleep faster, especially when you're miles away from home. It's programmed with 20 non-looping soothing sounds (white, pink, and brown noises, fan noises, relaxing streams, rain, and more), an auto-off timer (set for 1–5-hour intervals), continuous play, and volume controls. Turn this on when you're in an unfamiliar environment and having trouble catching Zs.
It features 20 nonlooping sleep sounds, 32 volume levels, and a timer — plus, it weighs less than half a pound!
Promising review: "I was surprised at how small it was, but my concern was misplaced. It fills the room with your choice of white noise (rainforest, rain, thunder storms, a fog horn, or just plain white noise). You can program it to go off after an hour (or 2 or 3 or 4) or just keep it on. I took it with me on a roadtrip, and its size makes it easy to pack. The power cord is a a USB on the jack end, so all of your usual phone chargers will work to power this. A good purchase which I've used every single night since it was delivered." —JCain
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
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