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1. An airplane seat back organizer because air travel can actually be pleasant when all your in-flight essentials are within reach. Thanks to the four roomy pockets, this organizer can hold your snacks, drinks, electronics, books, toys, etc. so you may not need to squeeze past your seat neighbor 10 times in the same flight because you need to grab something else from your carry-on.
2. A versatile and travel-friendly travel shawl that'll double (triple?) as a scarf and blanket. It's fantastic for climates that are warm during the day but chilly at night. It'll also come in handy if you're traveling somewhere scorching hot but may need to occasionally dress more modestly (churches in Europe will often require you cover your shoulder to enter). And! It's UPF 50+, which means the fabric is designed to block 98% of the sun's rays.
Promising review: "I love my new everywhere scarf/shawl. I purchased the silver for travel and am now wearing it almost daily. It is sooooo soft and versatile. Looks great with jeans and a sweater as a scarf. Looks really nice as a shawl with a dress or slacks and blouse. You will love how you feel wrapped up in it on an airplane or in the car on a trip. Don’t pass up owning this great accessory, enjoy it!" —George K.
Get it from Amazon for $48+ (available in nine colors/styles).
3. A waterproof trash can so the inevitable garbage you collect during long drives and road trips doesn't litter the backseat.
It comes with 10 trash bags.
Promising review: "I have a SUV and it works great! I travel a lot and am always on the road. It is a good size. I have it attached to the center console and it sits in the back. It gives plenty of leg room for backseat passengers. I use the side pockets to hold my car needs: flashlights, books, etc. I use a regular plastic bag to line the can so I do not have to clean the cloth as much. I like this better than a regular small car trash can because it does not spill or tip over. The top keeps everything in and there is a small strip of Velcro on the bottom of the bag to keep it in place." —Debra Henegar
Get it from Amazon for $9.17+ (available in eight colors).
4. A digital luggage scale to save your wallet from any overweight baggage fees. You'll also be spared the embarrassment of having to repack your bag in the middle of the airport.
You can switch between pound and kilogram measurements.
Promising review: "Works great, a must-have when flying. Very accurate scale. Easy to read with the light on it. It's a must if you have a wife like mine who loves to shop for clothes and fill up her suitcase along with mine, or if you want to stay under that 40 pounds and avoid paying the extra for overweight baggage fees. Easy to use, very accurate, well made, and a nice design. Very pleased. Saved me money." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.39 (available in four colors).
5. A travel-friendly wrinkle release spray if you hate wearing crinkled clothes and don't want to pull out the hotel's full-size ironing board each morning. This 3-in-1 spray de-wrinkles, reduces static, and eliminates odors.
Promising review: "Perfect for a cruise vacation where you have to iron clothes in laundry room (if the ship has one). My husband and I found these very helpful, as did family members whom we shared them with. It's not the same result as an iron, of course, but good enough for what we needed. Definitely recommend!" —MJ
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.05.
6. An international power converter for anyone traveling overseas — because there's nothing like landing in a new country and going to plug in your phone at the hotel only to realize...oh crap your charger doesn't work here. This is compatible with outlets in 150 countries and has voltage converters so you don't blow a fuse trying to straighten your hair.
Promising review: "I was traveling to several places in Europe and needed a travel charger that can easily fit in the electrical outlets overseas and safely recharge my US rated appliances without frying. And along came this voltage converter that did the job very effectively, while traveling in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Hungary and Spain. Although the item is bit bulky from my own carrying convenience point of view, it's quite manageable nonetheless. I've been very happy using this as a voltage converter while traveling the continent. It's a keeper for me for any future travel." —Expatriot
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
7. A set of portable soap paper sheets because we've all had to use shady public restrooms and cringed when we press the soap dispenser only to find that it's empty. Not anymore!
Promising review: "They lather up and smell great. I took them on a road trip and found myself using them in bathrooms of restaurants, truck stops, museums, hotels. Highly recommend." —Jessica Spring Brown
Get a four-pack (200 sheets total) from Amazon for $8.99.
8. And a pack of laundry soap sheets that'll clean your socks, undies, T-shirts, bathing suits, you name it so you don't need to pack one pair for every single day of your trip.
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 50 sheets from Amazon for $11.08.
9. Or some Tide sink packets so you can enjoy the same scent you use at home.
Each pack comes with three packets.
Promising review: "I have taken these packets on travels throughout the world. They are small and fit in my bag. They are good for a wash in a sink or wash bag. I use tide at home donut is my wash if choose. Glad to have them. They don’t leak either." —Barbara Jefferson
Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.90.
10. A contoured sleep mask to block out the sunlight — no, wait, that's just your seat neighbor's reading light. It molds to your face so the bright lights shining through your hotel window or coming from the iPad of the kid sitting next to you don't ruin your shut-eye.
Promising review: "Must-have for traveling and staggered bedtime! My partner has used a lot of other brands prior to finding this eye mask. He uses them to block out the TV light on nights I am up watching TV or when he takes naps in the daytime. It is the first eye mask that he's tried that blocks out light and is comfortable to wear. The material is very soft. It does come with a nylon travel case and earplugs. This is our second purchase in case one gets misplaced." —m.szegedy
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in seven colors).
11. A cute portable iPhone charger if you're going to be out and about for most of the day and don't want to be without a working phone. This one's itty bitty and will fit in your pocket. Plus it doesn't require a cord = more room in your backpack for souvenirs.
Promising review: "Purchased for travel. Very impressed. Charges quickly . Plugs into the bottom of my iPhone 14 pro max and charges to nearly 100% battery within and hour and a half. Especially useful at the airport. Far better than any I have purchased for my travels so far." —jessica Lee Albright
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 11 colors — and check out this USB-C version if that's compatible with your phone).
12. A mini lightweight flat iron for sleek, straight styles — even on vacay.
13. A versatile ballet flat because they make the always difficult task of selecting what shoes you're going to pack oh so easy. These check all the boxes: they won't take up a ton of space in your suitcase, they're appropriate for a variety of occasions (you might not need to pack other shoes!), they're really heckin' comfortable, and they're easy to slip on and off (no one wants to untie and wiggle out of chunky boots while a hundred people give you dirty looks because you're taking so long to get through security).
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can test them out before committing if you’re a Prime member!
Promising review: "I normally cannot wear flats because they give me terrible blisters on the back of my feet. These didn't! Bought these in nude for a city vacation with a lot of walking, but where sandals aren't necessarily worn and these were perfect! They obviously don't have the support of sneakers, but I am so happy to finally have a cheap pair of flats that don't give me blisters. I did break them in with thin socks on around my house before wearing them out and when possible, I wear them with little sock liners. Also — I was able to fold these in half like Tieks and fit them in a semi-small purse to change into to dance at a wedding! Score!" —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $24.40 (available in women's sizes 5–15 standard, 5–15 wide, and 35 styles).
14. A set of earplugs that'll help you deal with two very stressful experiences that are oh so common (and so annoying!) when flying: harsh noises and your ears popping. Inside these funny-shaped blue earplugs is a small ceramic filter designed to slow the shift in air pressure so there's less stress on the eardrum. They'll also help drown out the sounds of loud talkers, babies crying, and your seat neighbor refusing to wear headphones while they watch a TV show on their phone.
Promising review: "Never fly without these! Before I found these, I endured excruciating pain in my ears upon descent and landing. Felt like a hot poker being driven into each ear. My ears would also be plugged up, and it would often take two to three days for them to resume their normal state of being. I insert them about an hour before landing, as the plane is making its slow descent. I'm comfortable, and the most discomfort I experience is a slight adjustment of pressure feeling in my sinus. NO PAIN. NO TEARS." —K. Tombrella
Get a pair from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in packs of 4, 5, and 10 pairs).
15. A reusable collapsible water bottle so you're not spending $3.50 on a bottle of water at Disney valuable time. Instead, invest in these little roll-up bottles to keep the family hydrated and your wallet a bit happier.
Promising review: "We recently took these water bottles on a trip to Europe. They stuff into a luggage pocket easily and you can fill them at a water fountain when you get past security. These are especially easy to fill because you can fold them over if they don't fit in the water fountain." —Mary
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three colors and in a pack of two).
16. A pack of insect-repellent wipes to ward off mosquitoes and ticks for up to 12 hours. Wipes are individually wrapped so you can keep 'em ready in your purse, pockets, or backpack in case your vacation involves an unexpected hike or extended periods of time outside somewhere buggy.
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly, our resident expert traveler, loves them. In her own words:
"When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I'm so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I'm out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I've used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming "COME GET ME" to skeeters). But I've really found success with them on a recent hot weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia. I don't notice any smell when using them and have found one wipe to have enough repellent for my arms and legs. So basically, a one and done. I don't think that I've gotten *any* bug bites on days I've used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven't had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes!"
Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $25.47.
17. A packing list pad if you've arrived at your destination and realized — oh crap! — you forgot to pack something.
Promising review: "I hate packing — I mean, I really hate packing! I am always afraid I am going to forget something, and the entire ordeal is a stressful one for me. Since I have to travel a lot, this is a game changer. No more guessing if I forgot my underwear — everything I need is on this list. I am thinking of just keeping one bag totally packed, filled with the items on the list, and just add my suit in when I am ready to travel. :)" —Dr. Oceanfront
Get it from Amazon for $7.
18. A portable door lock for added security or for doors that don't have locks. It jams the door so it's impossible for an intruder to force themselves in using the door handle.
Promising review: "When I traveled for the first time I tried to be overprepared just in case and I’m glad I picked this up. I had this on the door when I was in my hotel room and did what it needed. I was staying at a poor-quality hotel and one of the housekeepers tried forcing their way into the room while I was sleeping. They used the key for the room but the portable door lock kept them out (which they weren’t supposed to be going in room that early or when someone is sleeping). I would recommend making sure this works with your doorstep. I recommend this product!" —Hunter :)
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
19. A sunscreen stick with SPF 30 because you should be reapplying sunscreen every two hours (esp. if you're swimming or sweating). The fastest way to ruin a vacation = sunburn.
Promising review: "This small-but-very-effective stick of sunscreen was perfect for traveling with us on vacation. I took it to the beach, stuck it in my bag when we went exploring, and carried it in my purse when we were in town. The smell is so good, it makes you want to take a bite out of it! I found it perfectly fine for my face, not greasy or irritating. I'll most likely buy a bigger size of lotion for my next trip as well." —Pixie Mom
Get it from Amazon for $9.07.
20. A roll-up straw hat that'll keep the sun out of your eyes and protect your face from sun damage (it's UPF 50+, which means it blocks 98% of the sun's rays) while you're enjoying your tropical vacation. And it rolls up so it takes barely any space in your already crowded carry-on bag.
Promising review: "Let me start off by staying I've never been a beach hat type person...until now! I love this hat!!! When I bought it I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. (You know, it looks good on others but not so good on me.) Well, I just got back from Belize and this hat was amazing. I love how adjustable it is. I was able to comfortably wear it while riding a golf cart, all day at the beach, and even out on a kayak without it blowing off or being too tight. And it was just the right coverage for me. Enough to protect my sensitive eyes and fair skin from the sun yet not so large that it was in the way. I wore it much more than I thought I would because it was so useful, cute, and comfortable! Great buy." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 22 colors).
21. A pack of 50 on-the-go games so the kids aren't on their phones the *entire* 10-hour car ride. This pack comes with a variety of games: guessing games, memory challenges, trivia questions, and more!
Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for my son as we had a 10-hour road trip in less than a week. We played several of the games, but the guess the job was our favorite. Played that for nearly two hours!! Our 12-year-olds loved it as much as we did!!! If playing in car, recommend playing when not in busy traffic so driver and navigator can play." —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $10.60.
22. An Apple AirTag to keep track of your belongings right from your phone! Fingers crossed you don't arrive at your destination *without* your luggage, but *if* you do, you'll have peace of mind knowing you can open your phone and see exactly where your baggage is.
These pretty much saved the day for BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly:
"Storytime: After traveling last summer carry-on only, and being a person who tries to carry on whenever possible, I finally bought a couple of Apple AirTags during Black Friday sales. And I am SO grateful I did. My normal carry-on bag was too big to fit the Lufthansa luggage requirements (and BOY, do they check that!), so I had to check my bags for a December 2022 trip to Vienna and back from Prague (with a layover in Frankfurt). My bag didn't make it onto the plane in Frankfurt, and once I landed in Newark, New Jersey, I pulled up the app on my phone and saw that yes, my backpack AirTag was indeed with me, but my suitcase AirTag was still in Germany. (The screen grab is from an Amazon review, but you get the gist.) The AirTag also helped me track FedEx's delivery of the suitcase to my parents' house, where I was spending the holidays immediately after my Europe trip ended. I was even able to see it on a highway less than an hour's drive from my parents' house. TL;DR: I think AirTags are very much a worthwhile investment if you travel a few times a year. And I'm not the only one who thinks so."
Get it from Amazon for $29 (also available in a four-pack for $89).
23. A travel harness seat if you're not sure how child-friendly the restaurants will be on vacation. This harness clips around regular chairs and has baby securely so they can sit up unassisted.
This harness is designed for ages 6 months and up.
Promising review: "My 7-month-old loved this seat. We used it while traveling for daily feedings at the table and for trips to the restaurant. The baby loved sitting at the table instead of their stroller and was comfortable and secure to the seat. Would definitely recommend." —Kristen
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
24. A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag for travelers who find themselves with way too many clothes and not enough suitcase space. Plop your clothes inside and zip it up, then roll the bag to remove excess air. Fitting a month's worth of clothes in a carry-on? It *is* possible!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord raves about them. In her own words:
"HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny."
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.97.
25. A pack of Tide stain-removing pens because you will inevitably spill coffee on yourself — and trying to ask where the equivalent of a CVS or Walgreens is in another country (and maybe in another language!) so you can buy these...that sounds very not fun.
Promising review: "These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To-Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.74.
26. An in-flight foot hammock that'll make your economy seat feel a bit more like business class. It attaches directly to your tray table and offers a cozy resting spot for your feetsies, keeping them elevated and helping prevent swelling and soreness.
Promising review: "I used this recently on an overnight flight to Europe. Definitely made me more comfortable to have my feet elevated off the floor (I'm 5'3"). It could have been a little wider (I have small size 7 feet). But it was ample enough and compact to travel with. It did not bother the person in front of me (I had it attached to my tray table). Glad I made the purchase, definitely felt like it gave my legs some relief." —daydoo72
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors).
27. A wireless transmitter so you can watch the free in-flight movies with your Bluetooth headphones even though you forgot your corded earbuds.
It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual.
Promising review: "I love this gadget. I fly a lot, and this works on the majority of wide-body planes I’ve taken over the past six months. Just plug into one of the three-prong outlets (or single outlet in economy), and you can connect any Bluetooth device. Doesn’t always connect on the first try as I have multiple devices that my headphones are searching for, but if you turn off all other devices, it seems to connect right away. Once connected, it works for many hours. A few planes I’ve taken recently (Qatar Airways) have USB charge points so close to the headphone jack that you can even plug it in while it's working and never lose the charge. Highly recommend for travelers." —Joseph Britto
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles).
28. A universal phone mount to marathon every One Piece episode that you downloaded before your flight while freeing up your hands to do more important things — like scarf down the Biscoff cookies that make sitting in a cramped middle seat slightly less miserable.
Promising review: "Bought this handy little thing to use with on a family vacation since our flight didn't have in-flight entertainment screens. It clipped right onto the pull-out tray just like the product photo and kept my toddler entertained (thank god) for our short flight. Love the simplicity — it's light and compact (folds to the length my palm), has good rotation (head clicks into place) and is surprisingly versatile. I use it to browse articles in the morning (folded into a kickstand on the table), follow recipes in the kitchen (clamped to a cabinet door above my cutting board), and to watch stuff hands-free (clamped to a side table) when the kiddo/husband is hogging the TV. Buying another one for our next vacation since this one is staying at home!" —ThatCookieCutterLife
Get it from Amazon for $10.34+ (available in three colors).
29. A set of TSA-approved squeeze bottles if a good portion of your vacation money inevitably goes toward expensive travel-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. Instead of spending *more* money and getting *less* product than the full size bottles, decant your creams and potions into these reusable squeeze bottles and spend your money on souvenirs instead.
And it comes with a handy, clear zipper pouch!
Promising review: "I love this product! Easy to travel with and didn’t leak. I travel for work and using these through TSA is so nice! I can put any liquid hygiene product in these and it works perfect! Happy about the purchase!!" —Kayla Young
Get a set of four 3-oz. bottles from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in a variety of sizes and colors).
30. An anti-blister balm for slappin' on your ankles, toes, heels — anywhere you're worried about your shoes rubbing — before you log 10 miles exploring a new city.
Promising review: "I love this item! I came back from 10 days walking around in Portugal, averaging about 22,000 steps a day. I bought new shoes (both sandals and tennis shoes) for this trip not even thinking of the potential of blisters that these new shoes could create. So I quickly bought blister bandages and packed them away. Well I stumbled across this miracle balm and said, 'Well why not! I got bandages if this does not work.' And let me tell you, the bandages haven't been touched. THIS BALM SAVED MY TRIP! I applied this all over my feet before heading out for the unlimited hills that I was going to walk around in Lisbon and NOT ONCE did I worry about blisters. I never needed to reapply but some might for extra precaution. I was with two other females who were on the struggle bus of shoes and blisters and I kept telling them to try this balm but they never did. Jokes on them because as they kept fixing and reapplying new bandages on their blisters I was skipping down the street." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.
31. A passport wallet, because the last thing you want to do is miss a flight home. This lil' guy keeps all your important travel docs and money safe and close by so you can breeze through security.
Promising review: "I love my travel wallet. It made it so easy to go through security at airports and kept my stuff together so easily. I didn't have to constantly check for multiple things because I was able to keep everything in one place and then slide it down into an inner pocket of my jacket. I got green to help me find it easily; the multitude of color options is definitely a plus. I will probably continue using it even when I am not traveling as it has a place for all of my most important stuff. I also really like that this wallet has a zipper pocket since I struggled to find that on some other brands." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 38 colors).
32. A travel cupholder that'll corral your bulky coffee and water bottle so your hands are free when you need to pull up your ticket for the gate agent.
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, when it was my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee spilled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder! 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 $9.99+ (available in 31 colors/styles).
33. A pocket-sized, refillable travel perfume atomizer so you can bring your signature scent with you. That bulky (albeit beautiful) glass bottle is def not TSA compliant and will take up valuable space in your toiletry bag.
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves hers. In her own words:
"I've been using for about a year. As the reviewer down below mentions, 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 $8.99.
34. A Kindle Paperwhite with an adjustable backlight if your favorite part of vacation is many uninterrupted hours of reading but you can't sacrifice space in your weekend bag for half a dozen hardbacks. This e-reader is waterproof so you can sit on the beach or by the pool without worrying that someone's kid cannonballing into the water will decommission your e-reader.
Promising review: "I love my Paperwhite. I used to read through the Kindle app on my iPad, but the bright light was hard on my eyes. The backlight and ability to change the brightness makes this a perfect e-reader to use when your partner is sleeping. And because it is for reading only, I don’t get distracted from reading by social media or the internet browsing." —Rhonda
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available with 8 GB or 16 GB of storage and in four colors).
35. A dry shampoo powder if you're looking for a space-saving and portable beauty product to mattify your roots, absorb excess grease, and help extend the life of your hairstyles between washes.
Promising review: "I never write reviews EVER but this product seriously deserves all the stars. I’ve tried so so many different dry shampoos as I have very fine hair that gets oily after 8+ hours. I took this with me on vacation as I couldn’t bring any aerosols and it has been a godsend — never going back to anything else. It’s light and compact and has lasted so long for me, unlike others I’ve sprayed that only last two weeks. I would highly recommend using a brushing motion on your hair as to not create too much buildup on your scalp (I made the mistake of tapping it in initially and it was too chalky). I don’t worry about second day hair now thanks to this!" —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $16.
36. A 4-in-1 makeup pen for anyone who wants to travel light. It's an eyeliner, lip pencil, brow pen, and highlighter all in one!
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE the pen pal, especially for travel. It's so nice to have a tool for brows, highlighter, bronzing, eyeliner, and lip liner all in one. It's a convenient way to carry everything and fits all in one pack. Sometimes you have to "warm up" the liner a little bit on your skin but it's so smooth and pigmented." —theshirshow
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in three color combinations).
37. A travel neck pillow because, as usual, you overpacked your suitcase and are about to be hit with a $100 overweight bag fee. Let's rewind! Before you try cramming everything in your suitcase, instead add some of your soft clothes to this genius sleeve, which becomes a travel pillow when filled. It can hold up to 10 T-shirts or about 2–3 days of clothing.
Promising review: "As a single guy who travels with mostly a few shirts, I find that this has been a great addition. It helps me travel with no bag a lot of times; I am able to fit most items right into it! Very economical buy when used properly. High quality." —Abbasbeydoun95
Get it from Amazon for $49.95.
38. A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer that'll neatly house your mini pharmacy (leave the bulky individual bottles at home!) and help you fulfill your promise to yourself that you would learn to travel lighter.
Promising review: "My husband and I travel a lot and take a number of prescription drugs. It was always a hassle accessing our medication when needed, so I purchased this organizer to make things easier. I used a label maker and labeled each little compartment and it has performed wonderfully. I highly recommend this organizer to anyone who travels and needs medications throughout the day." —Jacqueline
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in three color combinations).
39. A pack electrolyte drink mix so you can rehydrate faster after an intense workout, a long and sweaty day in the sun, or a grueling long-haul flight.
Promising review: "Run out and purchase this right away right now, don’t even wait to read this entire review. This product is off the hook. I purchased this product to take with me overseas. When I’m traveling in remote countries, I don’t always get to drink a lot of water because my travel time in cars, and I don’t have access to a bathroom so I don’t wanna drink a lot of water — but I need to obviously stay hydrated. I discovered this product through a coworker who recommended it and I can’t say enough about it. I remain extremely hydrated; it was the perfect product to have during my international travels." —quovardis
Get 16 packets for $23.45.
40. A waterproof phone pouch to protect your tech when you're going ham with the underwater photography.
Promising review: "Bought this on a whim, and was quite pleased with the product's performance, especially with its low price. Phone stayed dry and clean at the pool and at the beach. Got some amazing pictures, super clear, especially considering they were taken through an extra layer of thick plastic. My iPhone 6 with a large Otterbox case fit snugly but comfortably in the pouch. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to protect their phone from the elements." —A. Remote Teacher
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 14 colors).
Check out my colleague's review of this waterproof phone pouch (#5) for more deets!
41. A pair of round sunnies because you don't need the stress of worrying that your $300 designer sunglasses are going to be stolen, swept away at the beach, fall off your head while you're on a roller coaster, etc. These sunnies will look expensive but won't break the bank if they need to be replaced.
Promising review: "I bought these for a vacation to San Diego in May. I didn’t want to spend to much because I generally break them or leave them on the beach somewhere. These were amazing. Awesome eye protection, great price, and they look trendy without trying to hard! I will definitely buy these again this summer if I lose them!!" —chanpdx
Get them from Amazon for $15.99 (available in six colors).
42. A USB rechargeable hand warmer that'll keep your fingies comfortably warm no matter where you are — could be somewhere over the Atlantic, vacationing somewhere chillier than you like, or just sitting at your desk wondering why the AC is so freaking cold.
Promising review: "This hand warmer is amazing! My hands are constantly cold and I've tried all sorts of products to help keep them warm but nothing has worked until now. I charge the hand warmer every night with a standard USB charger and the next day, I have hours of warmth. The three temperature settings are very helpful — I use the highest setting when I'm outdoors for long periods of time and the lower settings when I'm indoors (e.g., sitting at my desk or in a cold movie theater). I've already given hand warmers as gifts to several cold-handed friends and family members and they're loving it as well. I hope Ocoopa comes out with a foot warmer next!" —RK
Get it from Amazon for $19.52+ (available in eight colors).
43. A travel bra pouch so you can walk down the street without worrying that some light-fingered pickpocket (Attenzione, pickpocket!) is going to leave you stranded in another country without your passport, credit cards, or ID.
Promising review: "This was a LIFESAVER while traveling. I kept my cards and cash in it and had no stress about thieves lifting my essentials while traveling heavily pickpocketed cities. I loved it so much, I actually continued to use it when I got home instead of carrying a purse! The top flap did start to unravel after about six months — but this was also after six months of everyday use." —Krista Hinz
Get it from Amazon for $18.34+ (available in pink and black).
44. A portable SlumberPod to ensure your baby has a perfectly dark, private place to sleep — day or night — even if your vacation accommodations force you all to share a room. It's plenty breathable with built-in ventilation flaps and even has pockets for a fan and baby monitor.
SlumberPod is a woman-owned small business that appeared on Shark Tank as a portable way to give kids a dark, private place to sleep even when the family is traveling away from home.
My brother and SIL swear by this thing when they travel, which is quite often, to keep their (very cute) son on a consistent sleep schedule when they're out of the house. I've helped set it up several times and can attest that assembly is quick and easy-peasy.
Promising review: "We bought the SlumberPod on the recommendation of several friends before our family vacation. Our son was a chronic early riser, especially if even a tiny bit of light got in his room. I was dreading our vacation and certain I was in for 5 a.m. wake-ups every day. The first morning after using the SlumberPod, he slept until nearly 7 a.m. (for the first time in months). Every night and for every nap, the baby went down without complaint in the perfectly dark SlumberPod and often had to be woken up from naps because he was out cold! I was also nervous that the temperature would be iffy with zipping the baby into what is essentially a tent, but it was well ventilated!! Absolutely recommend this product to any parent who wants to travel with their little ones and still ensure a good night’s sleep — worth every penny!" —Brianna
Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in three styles).
45. A travel-friendly white noise machine if you tend to struggle to fall asleep while traveling. It can help block out the sounds of loud neighbors, street traffic, and snoring bedmates — and conversely it's really helpful for providing white noise if you're someone who can't sleep when it's completely silent.
46. A freezable snack box for keeping your food and medications chilled on travel days. No need to pack a bulky ice pack — the cooling gel is built right into the bag! Reviewers say it's also really handy for storing breast milk.
Promising review: "This will carry four frozen breastmilk bags and keep them frozen six to eight hours, which is perfect for domestic airport travel or small outings. I like to bring a few extra bags with me on trips for a night out or if it will be hard to nurse somewhere. Awesome product and less bulky that other cooler bags." —Joshua
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 10 colors and prints).
47. A mini wallet emergency kit because it's got all the things you never think you'll need until...of course...you need them: tampons, hair ties, deodorant, stain-removing wipes, hand sanitizer, bandages, breath mints, a sewing kit, and more.
Anne Cate is a Cleveland-based, woman-owned small business creating minimalist keepsakes to commemorate your favorite locations, with over 100 hand-designed skylines depicting cities and colleges from around the world!
What you'll get: Inside your mini wallet, you'll find a hair tie, lip balm, floss pic, sewing kit, bandage, emery board, safety pin, earring backs, makeup wipe, two bobby pins, two mints, deodorant wipe, Shout wipe, tampon, hand sanitizer, and pain reliever.
BuzzFeed editor Danielle Healy has one and loves it:
"I, your resident forgetful person, bought the NYC skyline version of this to toss in my purse or work tote whenever I go out. It's filled with a bunch of easy-to-forget bits and bobs that will (and have) saved the day in a pinch, all pre-packaged in a stylish and high-quality wallet. It's my perfect little SOS kit."
Get it from Anne Cate for $25 (available in a variety of styles and in a mini dopp kit version).
You realizing there's nothing for you to do now that you're totally prepared for everything:
