23 Travel Products That Have Earned A Rightful Place In Your Luggage

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1. A two-in-one flat iron and curling iron so you don't have to commit to one travel look. Wavy hair in one city and straight in the next — you're a regional chameleon who can't be tamed.

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One handy button switches the device from a straightener to a curler.

Promising review: "LOVE this product! The size is perfect for both traveling and everyday use! I loved the easy rubbery grip on the handle as well as the smooth titanium plates! Heats up super fast and both the flat iron and curling iron sides work awesome! Would definitely recommend!" —Glenda Bates

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in black and white).

2. A cruelty-free, vegan, and aluminum-free travel mineral stick deodorant because B.O. is a crappy trip companion you should just leave behind.

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Simply wet the mineral stick before applying and you're good to go.

Promising review: "More people need to know about this stuff. It simply stops odor and lasts forever. It is like magic rock. I only have to put it on every other day and my pits are absolutely smell-free. I only wish I would have found this stuff years ago. I can't believe how affordable this is too. If more people knew about this, it would put the deodorant industry out of business! Just wet the crystal or put it on after your shower the crystal needs to be moist to work. Leaves no residue at all and kills the stink for days! The travel-sized container is perfect and it lasts forever." —Michael Smith

Get it from Amazon for $3.

3. A personal humidifier that magically turns your dry old hotel room into a moisturizing oasis using any plastic water bottle. (I don't think I'm being dramatic when I say this is a miracle of modern science.)

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What a great way to reuse a plastic bottle! Mother Nature thanks you.

Promising review: "I loved this product. I travel to Las Vegas from Houston a few times a year, and the climate change is so drastic that I usually am in pain from being so dried out! I used this product every night during my stay and felt great! I even came home and didn't get sick like I usually do after traveling! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a convenient humidifier that is easy to travel with and move around!" —Kevin

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (originally $39.99).

4. An external battery so you're never stranded without access to sweet, sweet Google Maps during your travels.

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This is the external battery I have, and I would literally be lost without it when I travel. It holds three FULL charges for an iPhone and is an everyday essential.

Promising review: "Got this as a gift for my wife before we went overseas for two weeks. She was able to charge her phone during the day for four or five days before it needed to be recharged. I was actually very impressed with it." —Ray Detwiler

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in four colors).

5. A water-resistant pocket blanket to bring on an impromptu picnic at a moment's notice.

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The blanket is 63"x44" and has built-in, rust-proof ground stakes to keep it secure.

Promising review: "I've never been able to find a sizable, yet packable, waterproof blanket for festivals, hiking, picnics, etc. until coming across the Matador pocket blanket. This far exceeded expectations. The material is high quality and soft to the touch — not plastic and crinkly like the other waterproof blankets I've used — which is perfect for hotter days. I was also impressed with the ease of re-packablity, and the stitched folding guide is great. I was easily able to get the blanket back in its tiny pouch, which folded up it's no bigger than my wallet." —goofio

Get it from Amazon for $26.76+ (available in three colors).

6. A tube of luxurious Marvis toothpaste that will make you feel like you're in a five-star hotel, even if you're just trying to freshen up in the airport after a grueling ten hour flight.

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Promising review: "I made the mistake of buying Marvis toothpaste once, and I was hooked. The texture is not gritty at all and it leaves your teeth feeling so smooth. It also seems to be more concentrated, so you don't need to use as much on your toothbrush. It is more expensive than other toothpastes, but it lasts longer. Available in several different amazing flavors, this really is worth every penny." —Alan

Get it from Amazon for $6+ and be sure to check out their wide variety of interesting flavors.

7. A tampon and pad holder so your precious menstrual cargo doesn't get all squished up and unwrapped in the bottom of your purse or luggage.

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Get it from BitsOHoneyDesign on Etsy for $14.50.

8. A set of Tide travel packets for washing those well-traveled undies anywhere with a sink — your garments don't need to be smelly in order to see the world!

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Promising review: "I always have these with me. It’s so critical as a full-time traveler. They’re small and stashable and make any quick sink laundry job effective. And I get to have my favorite brand from home, which is so nice when you're away. I consistently stock up on these after every trip." —World Traveller

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $2.36.

9. An inflatable travel pillow that will help you snooze when you deeply need to and will stay out of sight and out of mind when you're wide awake.

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The pillow inflates by pressing a button repeatedly for about a minute so you don't have to like...out your mouth all over this pillow to blow it up.

Promising review: "Great product. As someone who normally can't sleep on a plane, I purchased this before a 12 hour long-haul flight, and it made a huge difference. I got seven hours of nearly uninterrupted sleep. I looked around before making this purchase and was attracted to this pillow because of the easy inflation, and I'm glad I got this one. There was no awkward blowing required, but rather an easy-to-use pump-like mechanism." —Brendon

Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in four colors).

10. A mini bottle of Batiste dry shampoo to keep your hair looking fresh and clean without ever having to wash it on your trip. Your secret's safe with me.

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This variety pack comes with original, blush, tropical, and cherry scents.

Promising review: "I don't go anywhere without my travel-size dry shampoo, and Batiste is my favorite. Sometimes when traveling I just don't have time to mess with my hair, and I can go a long time looking fantastic with this brand!" —Barbara Rogers

Get a variety pack of four from Amazon for $13.95.

Batiste won best affordable dry shampoo on BuzzFeed Reviews!

11. A storage scarf so you can wander about your destination without being saddled with a heavy bag or overstuffed pockets.

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Promising review: "This hidden pocket infinity scarf was surprisingly very nice. I liked the weight of the material. It is well-made and the pocket is a nice size to fit my phone, ID, cards, and cash. The scarf feels soft around my neck as well. The zipper is hidden. I ordered the navy blue and you can't even see the zipper because of the dark thread. I recommend it!" —Bec4

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 34 colors)

12. A small bottle of Poo-Pourri to keep your fellow travelers from staring menacingly at your butt and saying, "We know what you did."

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Poo-Pourri has garnered over THIRTEEN THOUSAND REVIEWS on Amazon, and the verdict is in: This crap works.

Promising review: "I have these sprays in every bathroom in my home. I also travel with them, because you know how it is in a hotel with the bathroom right there by where you're sleeping. I also keep one at work, although I had to start hiding it in the bathroom because apparently other people love it as much as I do and decided to take it home with them. I highly recommend. So much more effective than the 'courtesy flush.' By the time you do that one, the problem is already 'out there.' With Poo-Pourri, it never has a chance. I haven't met a scent I didn't like so far. What a great idea!" —Kindle Customer

Get it in a variety of travel sizes from Amazon for $6.28+ (available in seven sizes and 21 scents).

13. A travel-sized Venus razor so you can keep your skin nice and smooth if that's a thing you care about! But this is honestly so adorable you might want it even if you don't shave.

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This teensy razor can be refilled with any Venus blade, so you can reuse the handle every time you travel.

Promising review: "My only problem with this thing is that I can't go back in time with it! This thing would have been so useful back in college, or in my overnight bag for trips with friends, and a ton of other situations! I LOVE that you can change out the heads on it and keep using it. When I initially bought mine I thought it was a single-use razor. Thank goodness that it's not!" —JD

Get it from Amazon for $7.39.

14. A set of packing cubes to keep your suitcase expertly organized. You never have to attempt to shield your crisp white shirt from a dirty shoe by wedging clean socks between them again.

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The set comes with four cubes of different sizes as well as a drawstring bag for shoes.

Promising review: "Wow — why did it take me so long to buy something like this?! I recently packed for a work conference that was out of the country and decided to try these out to keep myself more organized. What a fantastic idea that was! By rolling everything, I was able to fit six pairs of pants into the large cube with room to spare, 12 shirts/sweaters in the second largest cube, and all my pajamas, socks, undershirts, bras, and underwear in the last two, all with extra room available if I needed it. My suitcase was impressively organized and clean if I do say so myself. I also threw four pairs of shoes into the drawstring bag that comes with everything, so that was a nice little addition as well. I highly recommend these cubes. They felt very durable, fit perfectly into my checked bag, and managed to store a lot more than I expected. I don't plan to ever travel without them again!" —cmr113

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in nine colors).

15. A bunch of Sriracha packets for adding a little spice to even the blandest plane food. And uh hey, what's the deal with airline food anyway?! *ba dum, chhh*

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Promising review: "It was a beautiful summer day when I was introduced to Sriracha. I can't even remember what food tasted like before Sriracha came along. There were sad, and lonely times when I would be stuck at a restaurant, having to settle for ordinary hot sauce. But then these portable, little spice pillows caught my attention, and I will never be stranded without Sriracha again! You complete me." —Tommy Johnson

Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $12.59.

16. Some BodyGlide anti-blister balm and anti-chafe balm that will ward off the dreaded chafing and blisters that usually come with travel, especially during the summer.

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Promising review: "I used this a ton when I was traveling through Europe when wearing shorts and dresses, and it worked so well! Definitely recommend if you are worried about chaffing but don’t want to wear spanks or another layer." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon: the anti-blister balm for $7.99 and the anti-chafe balm for $8+.

Learn more about Body Glide in "Say Goodbye To Chafing And Chub Rub With This All-Natural Balm."

17. A pack of leather cable straps to keep your cords from combining into one tangled, rat-king-esque nightmare.

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Promising review: "I never thought these things could compete with twist ties, but oh they do. They have a way more sleek appearance for travel or business and organizing those pesky wires like laptop cords, wireless mouse chargers, and phone chargers. Very well made and worth the price. Nice gifts also." —Amazon Customer

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors and varieties).

18. A travel steamer for getting your road-weary garments back in tip-top shape. Perfect for anyone traveling for work or who's just a responsible grown up.

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Promising review: "What I love most about this little steamer is how quickly it heats up! Very easy to use and incredibly compact — this is a dream to travel with and is incredibly portable. There have been no leaks while using it, and the high-heat steam allows for an even press with no unsightly leftover residue like some other steamers. Very satisfied with this product at a very competitive price. Highly recommend!" —Madeline R.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

19. A pocket utensil set so you never EVER have to get caught eating a salad with — oh, I don't know — a comb.

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The set has a fork, spoon, knife, and bottle/can opener and fold up like a pocket knife but splits in two for simultaneous knife/fork action. It's also dishwasher safe!

Promising review: "My dad uses the set when he goes on his one or two week hunting trips in the mountains of Colorado. He's found it VERY useful, and always keeps it with him!" —Liv

Get it from UncommonGoods for $16.

20. A Moleskine notebook to use as a travel journal. Remember that life-changing dinner you had in Belize? Well, you won't forever, so write it down.

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The hard cover of the book will help its pages stay nice and safe. I have this notebook, and it's survived some rough treatment like a champ.

Promising review: "I've traveled around the world and I've seen many notebooks, many imitation moleskines, and really, the only notebook that stands up to moleskine standards is the moleskine. I know obnoxiously snotty people who refuse to use anything but the best, and they use moleskines. I know ridiculously frugal artists and writers who have lived through the most mind-blowing situations, and they dare not record any of it in anything but the most sturdy and trustworthy of notebooks. They use moleskine. It's a moleskine. It's awesome. If you want one, you should get one." —slipslip

Get it from Amazon for $15.11.

21. An ENO double nest hammock that is super easy to hang. What's better than chilling on a far away beach? Chilling on a far away beach in a hammock.

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Reviewers recommend also getting the ENO Atlas straps for simple set-up!

Promising review: "My most treasured item! Has seriously changed the quality of my life! I use it for backpacking, day hiking, taking naps, car camping. Fun to go backpacking with friends who all have ENO hammocks, too! The Atlas straps are a must! Comfy with my boyfriend in it too." —--

Get it from Amazon for $41.97+ (available in 30 colors).

22. A Milk Makeup cooling water stick to soothe and cool your travel-weary skin. Packed with caffeine and sea water, this will work to depuff and lessen facial redness and its unique stick formula means you can fly with it stress-free.

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The stick is cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, talc-free, and fragrance-free.

Promising review: "I was very happily surprised at how this product turned out. It is cool on the skin and very smooth with application — it is not sticky or tacky. It works to soothe areas on my face that are irritated and makes my skin feel super hydrated and soft! I can't wait to use this into the summer!" —bridgeieboo

Get a full-size one from Sephora for $24 or a mini for $14.

23. A pack of Neutrogena makeup wipes so when you get back to your hotel at the end of a long and tiring day, you can take off your makeup off with just a few swipes and hit the hay.

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These wipes are fragrance-free and great for sensitive skin!

Promising review: "Only makeup remover that I can use with sensitive skin. I use them daily and have no issues with oily or dry skin. The wipe packs are great for quick use and traveling." —Smuckers743

Get a two-pack with 25 wipes each from Amazon for $8.97.

See what won best makeup removers on BuzzFeed Reviews!

Happy packing, and safe travels!

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The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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