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1. A portable cordless phone charger so you can re-up your battery power without lugging a brick *and* a cord around. Remembering to pack one thing is better than remembering to pack two things, that's just math, people.
Promising review: "The holy grail of portable chargers!!! I was traveling to Disney for vacation and knowing me, I would drain my battery with just taking pictures alone. I wanted a portable battery but didn’t want a carry a cord either, so I was excited when I found this little baby! It does exactly as described, has a pretty pink color, and I get one full charge of battery for my iPhone 11. Get it. You will not be disappointed!" —Meghan Doble
Price: $29.99+ (available in six colors)
2. A pack of three Sun Bum hand sanitizer sprays whose vegan coconut oil and aloe vera formula moisturize and sanitize at once. That's key considering how dried out your skin can get on planes or with the extra hand washing travel can bring.
Promising review: "I love everything about this product. It smells amazing, is easy to use, fits in my purse or diaper bag, and it’s at a decent price." —catherine shoemaker
Get the pack of three from Amazon for $16.99.
3. A set of cooling towels that'll help regulate your temp on bright, sunny walking days. Get them wet, and they chill right away, ready to be placed on your head, neck, or anywhere else that needs a quick cool-down.
Promising review: "I purchased three packs of these, and they are awesome, and yes, they really do get colder once wet. It also has a bag and clip to carry it which is super convenient. I just got back from the beach, and I used it while laying in the hot sun. All I did is wet it and put it around my neck and over my shoulders, and it instantly cooled me down. And it stayed cool for 30 minutes because it dried. Once wet, it was instantly cold again. Great purchase!" —Donna C.
Price: $19.99 (available in 13 color combos)
4. A CurlCap if you want to shield your eyes and face from the sun without sacrificing the health, happiness, and killer style of your curls. It's satin-lined to prevent breakage, as well as backless and adjustable to ensure your natural hair fits just so.
CurlCap is a Black-owned apparel company founded by Britney Sadé that specializes in caps designed for natural hair with an open back and flexible scrunchie design.
Promising review: "This hat is comfortable, well-made, and cute! It is now my go-to hat for casual days when I put my hair in a ponytail. I have also worn it playing tennis and found that it's more comfortable than wearing a visor. The back elastic really keeps the hat secure without feeling too tight. I have the black twill, and would love to see it in other colors in this fabric for walking, running, and tennis. Love." —Me
Price: $14.99+ (available in 25 styles)
5. A pair of vintage-inspired Reebok sneakers so you know exactly what pair of sneaks you want to bring along on your next trip. These are mega comfortable for being on your feet all day and will match basically everything you bring.
6. A universal travel adapter so you're never faced with an outlet you can't use when traveling internationally — a horrifying fact every traveler encounters at least once and vows "never again."
7. A set of scrunchies with — get this — ZIPPERED POCKETS to keep cash, keys, and other small items completely concealed and without having to carry a cumbersome bag.
8. A set of packing cubes for anyone who's ever tried and immediately failed at keeping their luggage in check while on vacation. Vacation isn't the time to fret over organization — let the cubes do it for you.
9. A waterproof anti-theft backpack whose zippered compartment ingeniously is only accessible from the back, keeping your valuables out of reach from any casual passersby. The fact that it also looks pretty darn cool is just a bonus.
10. A Trtl neck pillow to help you and your plane neighbor avoid a most dreaded fate: you nodding off onto their shoulder.
11. A pair of Teva sandals that are mega comfy, easy to throw on, come in tons of designs, and have become a go-to travel shoe of mine. Best of all, they're light as can be, so bringing them as a second pair in my carry-on isn't even a second thought. Couldn't be me, lugging around a pair of boots.
12. A set of expandable hangers for anyone who likes to unpack when they get to their destination but never sees what they need when they open the closet. Alternatively, these are perfect for folks who will need to hang dry laundry on the road — garments just dry so much faster and more evenly when hung up.
13. An anti-blister balm so your feet stay in tip-top shape even as you hop, skip, and jump all around the exciting city you're visiting for the first time.
14. A USB-rechargeable fan that's a no-brainer for hot summer trips, and also for days spent at amusement parks. A Mickey-shaped ice cream bar will taste even better with a handheld breeze blowing on your face.
15. A pack of soft silicone earplugs to help you drown out the late-night yammering at a hostel or strange new noises while you're staying at a hotel. Either way, night-night! You're gonna be sleeping soundly.
16. A wireless transmitter called AirFly that allows you to connect your Bluetooth headphones to the airplane audio jack. Not being literally tethered to the seat in front of you and covered in wires while you attempt to relax is gonna be a small but mighty improvement to the flying experience.
17. A digital luggage scale to ensure your baggage is in compliance with your airline's weight restrictions, avoiding some nasty fees in the process.
18. A luggage-mounted cup caddy because chances are your hands are gonna be full no matter where or how you're traveling. No need to forgo the tasty bev with this handy dandy invention around.
19. A wedge doorstop alarm to use at hotels that both physically stops the door from being opened by a stranger *and* triggers a mighty loud alarm if somebody tries.
20. A set of Sea Bands that target an acupressure point on your wrist in order to help reduce nausea. According to reviewers, they're worth trying whether you suffer car sickness, sea sickness, or any other travel tummy ailment.
21. A mini white noise machine if you're visiting a city and need to block out the loud city livin' happening outside of your window in order to slumber.
22. An Ethique shampoo bar so you're not subject to whatever over-drying shampoo the hotel has out but you *also* don't have to go through the hassle of bringing liquids along on your trip. Win, win.
23. A pair of compression socks to keep swelling at bay when you're on long-haul flights or partaking in a big ol' road trip.
24. A travel pouch that attaches right to your bra to avoid any pickpocketing and simply to travel hands-free. Not having a bag to worry about is a freedom like no other. I know that sounds dramatic, but I genuinely mean it!
25. A soft silicone ear-saver and mask-extender if you still want or need to mask while traveling but are *beyond* done with the ear pain that can come along with it.
26. A transparent TSA-approved toiletry bag so you can stop leaning on flimsy plastic kitchen bags in order to store your liquids compliantly.
27. A contoured eye mask that will majorly come in handy if you're sensitive to light and find yourself needing to snooze on a plane (or anywhere, really). Best of all, it won't smoosh your little eyes, so you can stay comfy and hopefully fall asleep even faster.
28. An old-school pair of corded Apple headphones because my number one travel tip? Don't rely too much on Bluetooth or battery power to get you through your days. These are über reliable, never run out of charge because they literally can't, and are SO affordable compared to AirPods. The last part is essential considering how much running around you're about to be doing.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.