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1. A portable pack of soap sheets because gas station bathrooms never have, well, anything. These are also great for use when out hiking and camping, too.
Promising review: "I bring these with me whenever I travel. I recently got back from Namibia and Botswana. Can't even tell you how many times I found myself in a bathroom with no soap or in a location with no soap and sink after handling animals or about to eat a meal." —Patrick
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $8.19.
2. An anti-nausea acupressure bracelet that may help prevent any day-ruining queasiness caused by road trips and boat rides.
Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Promising review: "I recently came back from a three-day cruise and I feel amazing. No nausea and no seasickness all because of these. I wish I found out about them sooner." —Eve
Get the pack of two from Amazon for $8.53.
3. Some noise-reduction earplugs to help prevent any in-flight discomfort. Don't let painful air pressure changes start your journey off on the wrong foot. Reviewers also say these are great for altitude changes that occur while driving.
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 2–3 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 three pairs from Amazon for $18.49 (also available in packs of four, five, and 10 pairs).
4. A set of space-saving compression packing cubes — with these, you won't need a vacuum sealer to ensure all your clothes fit into your suitcase. They have an extra zipper that helps to squeeze everything in.
Promising review: "I'm a flight attendant. Great for my 4–5 days trips when I need to pack extra!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 24 colors).
5. Four travel packs of Lysol disinfecting wipes so you can quickly wipe down the plane's tray before engaging in Biscoff eating.
6. A cult-fave infinity pillow because it's as breathable as it is cozy. You'll wish you could cocoon your whole body in it. Plus, it's neck support but make it fashion.
Promising review: "I will never go back to a traditional neck pillow! This is my new favorite thing to bring with me for travel (plane, train, car rides etc.) You can configure this in a million different ways to support your neck/shoulders/lower back etc. For long-haul flights in economy, I've used this sleep soundly. Bonus: you can wear it around your neck and it doesn't look weird (people just think its an oversized scarf)." —Noël Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in 10 colors).
7. Or a Trtl neck pillow with an internal support that can be shaped to best support you while you sleep on your 12-hour flight.
Promising review: "This thing is the greatest thing invented since chicken and biscuits. It's like a nice scarf with just enough support to keep your neck just in the right position. I highly recommend it. Works great with big headphones too." —Deana Hero
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in five colors).
8. A rechargeable hand warmer to keep your hands nice and cozy if you're worried that they won't survive the lower temperatures you're traveling to. And with three heating levels, it can be customized to your comfort!
Promising review: "My husband and I go to Colorado every winter and when I found these, they became a game changer. They are so helpful, especially on the mountain skiing, or when we went snowmobiling. I didn’t have any trouble with the battery lasting and I would just recharge at the end of each day! I’ll never suffer through the cold elements again without it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in 15 colors/patterns and packs of two).
9. A cute lil' portable safe for keeping your phone, wallet, passport, and more secure while you enjoy your time on the Amalfi coast. You don't wanna think about your stuff getting stolen while you tour the Mediterranean.
10. A durable and super accurate digital luggage scale because you want to be able to buy a lot of new clothes on your journeys and you need to make sure your suitcase doesn't exceed the airline's weight maximum.
You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements.
Promising reviews: "I cannot imagine how we would have managed a big international trip without this. It saved us so much stress and, I’m sure, surprise charges at the airport." —Potter Freak
"This scale works and was accurate on four flights. First flight was a test at 46 pounds, and Delta scales said it was 46 pounds. The next two flights were at 49 pounds, and both United and Delta found it to be 49 pounds. The bag on the fourth flight weighed 49, but the United scale found it to be 48 pounds. Four different airports and scales proved that this scale is a good, low-cost, must-have item for air travel." —Robert
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%; available in four colors and also a two-pack).
11. A handbag organizer whose 13 compartments will help make sure you know exactly where your passport is. No more having to dump out the entire contents of your tote bag just to find your boarding pass. You know they make those digital now, right?
Promising review: "I love this!! I bought it purely to organize my work tote. I’m a flight attendant and I have so much stuff that I need for work that I didn’t want to carry in my nice purse. So I bought a huge black tote but the biggest problem was the lack of organization. This organizer has plenty of places for all the things I need and helps me find things very quickly." —Jamie H
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes S–L and in 26 colors).
12. An ergonomic memory foam seat cushion that'll turn any plane or car seat into a comfy butt palace. Reviewers say it helped relieve lower back and tushy pain.
Promising review: "I bought this for my partner with severe hip and sciatic pain. Enables travel in our SUV for several hours nonstop. Best product on the market. Trust this review, we've tried several. Best product yet." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 20%; available in three colors).
13. A TSA-friendly toiletries set so all of your 3-ounce bottles of liquid can easily be identified during airport security. There's no stopping you from getting to Gate 7A.
This set includes: a zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, and two toothbrush caps.
Promising review: "This set is perfect for traveling. Was looking for a set to use for work (flight attendant). I use the bottles for lotion, body wash, hair oil, and shampoo. None of them have leaked yet and I love that it comes with a bag just in case. The only negative is that sometimes you need to unscrew the cap to puff the bottles back out after you squeeze them, but doesn’t really bother me. It’s a quick fix. Easy to fill/refill." —Kandice222
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save $2; available in 16 variations).
14. A wheeled carry-on bag — avoid clamoring for a spot in the overhead storage bins since it can easily fit under the seat in front of you. No need to fight with shoulder straps when you can just wheel this lil' guy around the airport. Plus, it's got a side USB port for charging devices.
Promising review: "This is the perfect bag that will fit Spirit's 'strict' personal item policy. I was able to fit it under my seat on Spirit and had no problems from any flight attendants about its size (no one even checked to begin with). Very lightweight and easy to maneuver around. All the zippers and wheels work perfectly. I recommend investing in this bag if you're a college student and/or travel a lot for short breaks." —Haegi Oh
Get it from Amazon for $51.27+ (available in three colors).
15. A cute and soft travel scarf with hidden pockets that'll help you keep your personal belongings safe and within reach. Cute and functional? We love to see it.
Zero Grid is a small biz making products for easier travel!
Promising review: "I used this when I went to Scotland. Wore it at the airport to hold my passport and my wallet. It worked well. It was great on the plane to keep me warm and my belonging safe. I really like this for travel." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Zero Grid on Amazon for $37.99 (available in five colors).
16. Low-top Blowfish sneakers because they don't have shoelaces, which means you can easily kick these babies off when you're about to go through airport security and then easily put them back on once you're done.
FYI, these are included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give them a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "Hands down best sneakers (especially for travel). I purchased these prior to our family beach trip. I found out I was pregnant and needed some type of support when walking around on vacation rather than flat flip-flops. I read the reviews for these shoes and they were raving. I see why!! These could sell for more money but are reasonably priced. Great quality. There are no laces to tie — elastic bands. I really love these with or without socks. They are roomy but not too big width-wise. This is not a very narrow shoe. I would recommend this shoe for anyone traveling as the go-to shoe. They’re easy to get on and get off. Super stylish. My girlfriend ordered a patterned pair after seeing mine after I wore them to work. Definitely a great deal!!." —Nicole_B
Get them from Amazon for $25+ (available in women's sizes 6–11 regular, 7–10 wide, and in lots of colors).
17. A fast and powerful mini-steamer if you hate being forced to wear wrinkly clothes abroad. It heats up in 90 seconds and can pretty much de-wrinkle any garment or piece of fabric.
For more on why this particular one's great, read a BuzzFeed editor's mini steamer review.
Promising review: "This steamer is very compact, easy to use, and well-made. I am a flight attendant so this has helped my life tremendously. I never even pick up an iron anymore. It works extremely well on my uniform and also just to get wrinkles out of my clothes while on layovers. The best part is that it doesn't take up too much space in my bag. I hate ironing with a passion, so I am so glad that I found this product!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.97 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%).
18. A folding pill organizer so you can stay on track with your meds and vitamins before you go galavanting (AKA sandboarding) across the Matterhorn Sand Dune. This compact organizer has seven compartments for all your little and large pills and capsules.
Promising review: "If you travel, I suggest buying several of these! They organize pills very well and always stay shut and are easy to pack. I also use one for my jewelry when I travel. They stay closed with a strong magnet and fit into a corner of your luggage very easily. I also used a label maker and labeled the individual spaces with the name of the supplement to help organize my partner!" —Anna Zucker
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes, packs of two, and in 12 colors).
19. A reusable gel lint roller — just because you wanted to visit the cats in Istanbul doesn't mean you wanted to be covered in their hair.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers, they never seem to work that well and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
20. A collapsible silicone water bottle that conveniently rolls up, making it super easy to throw into your purse or carry-on. And since it's collapsible, you'll likely remember if you left any water in it before you have to go through security.
Promising review: "I got this the day before a cruise and it made it so easy to throw into my carry-on and I was able to fill it once I got through security at the airport. I used it all throughout my cruise as well and when I was done with it, I folded it back up and it went right back into my purse at each port. Perfect for traveling." —Mary
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (clip the coupon on the product page to save 5%; available in three sizes and 14 colors/styles).
21. Pedialyte powder packets if you're bad at making sure you stay hydrated on high-anxiety travel days. It's also great for carsick kids (and hangovers). Let those electrolytes work a little magic.
Promising review: "I initially got these when I was sick and needed to rehydrate when water was just not cutting it. I would pour small amounts in water (to taste when I could not really tolerate flavors or risk nausea). After that, I realized how great they are for traveling. When taking planes, I get very very dehydrated so It is great to toss in my carry on to pour in a water bottle before we take off or mid-flight. It has been great for overnight flights to Europe. Plus, they are obviously great recovery if you hit the wine a little hard the night before." —epop86
Get a 24-count from Amazon for $25.59 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 40%).
22. A handmade leather cord organizer so you can easily toss your headphones into your bag when it's time to reach for your boarding pass. No more fighting cords on stressful travel days!
Promising review: "No more tangled headphone cables! I bought a pair for my desk at home, and I'm purchasing another pair for my office. I love how neat and untangled my earbud cords are when using this organizer. It's leather, which I'm sure will last many, many years for such a great price." —Jane M
Get it from Amazon for $6.19+ (available in five colors and also sets of two and three).
23. Flushable toilet seat covers — they'll help give you a little peace of mind in dirty public bathrooms.
24. And an adjustable garbage can to keep your car from becoming a junkyard on your next roadtrip. Get rid of those receipts, empty ketchup packets, and empty water bottles!
Some reviewers even use this for their strollers!
Promising review: "Not sure how we got along without this for so long. We have a smaller vehicle and this helps a lot to keep the car clean while traveling. Easy to use for the passenger, and easy to empty." —John Mayheu
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
25. A portable car vacuum with a HEPA filter that'll help keep your vehicle crumb-, dirt-, and dust-free. It even comes with three attachments to help you best clean different (hard-to-reach) areas of your car.
Promising review: "I'm glad to have such great stuff in my car. Yes, it is not a powerful as my vacuum cleaner in the house, however, it cleaned out all the garbage, which I accumulated over the past autumn and winter in the car. At the end of October my husband and I went to the ocean and even though we tried to be neat, the sand was still in the car. Finally, I got rid of it! Now my beauty again is clean as it was the first day I bought her!" —JULIA BRIGHT
Get it from Amazon for $34.52+ (available in four styles).
26. A Bluetooth sound machine if the worst part of not being able to sleep in your own bed is not having the familiar sounds of your neighborhood. And if white noise isn't your thing, you can always play your favorite Radiohead hits to fall asleep.
Promising review: "It has drastically improved my sleep (and drowned out noisy neighbors and dogs) over the past week. It's super compact and I love the option for different (and nonlooping) sounds. I use it every night in my bedroom, but I'm looking forward to bringing it on future vacations too!" —Alex M.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $59.99.
27. A super useful (and portable) AI-powered smartphone stabilizer so you can finally take some halfway decent, non-blurry shots of the Eiffel Tower. That photo album from 2007 is low-key tragic...
28. An Energizer clip-on light because the overhead lighting on the plane is honestly way too cruel (for you and your seat mates). Now you can see what you're reading without being a menace to your neighbor in seat 21J.
Psst, two Energizer batteries are included!
Promising review: "I bought this for travel and dim hotels. Perfect solution! It's not too large, the clip works easily, and I've used it for about 15 hours and the battery is still going strong!" —Patricia
Get it from Amazon for $6.39+ (available in two styles).
29. A sleek 3-in-1 handheld fan that's also a portable charger and flashlight, so if you're caught in the dark and it's hot and your phone is on 1%, you'll be glad to have this gadget in your back pocket.
Promising review: "Excellent product!!! I love the two speed function and how much air blows on this device. I take it with me everywhere while I travel via air, church, Disney, and out to dinner, etc. I love the fact that I can charge my phone with this device and love the bright flashlight. Great price as well." —Satisfied Road Warrior - The sky is the limit
Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in five colors).
30. A portable stack of 50 games you and the family can play on the go. Whether your kids are tired of watching the same episode of Bluey on their iPad or have no interest in watching the clouds from thousands of feet in the sky, these games will help keep them entertained for the whole ride.
Promising reviews: "Traveled with seven kids and these games were fun and entertaining." —Titaniumgal98
"I got this to play with my kids on a long road trip. Even the 6-year-old found games she thought were fun. We have played them during baseball games, on camping trips, while we are hiking, etc. Quite a few classics in there, but there are some I had never played as well. Very portable and convenient." —Tiffany
Get it from Amazon for $9.26.
31. Or a traveling scavenger hunt card game perfect for having fun on the go, aka on all your long-haul road trips! Keep your kids entertained by having them find any of 54 objects that can be spotted from the car.
Promising review: "I bought this for our road trip desperate for something to keep our kids entertained. This was super fun! My husband, I, and our 5-year-old had fun playing it together. My 3-year-old was trying but is a little bit too young for it. The pictures are fun and engaging. I honestly had a great time and would recommend this to other parents looking for something to keep their kids busy!" —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $8.24.
32. A set of portable blackout curtain shades so you don't have to worry about the sun waking you or your little one up while you're both getting used to being on the other side of the world.
Promising review: "I got this set to black out rooms when we travel with our baby. They work well, stay up the whole trip, it's easy to customize to the size of the window. Glad we got them, baby slept better while away because we had them." —Bri
Get it from Amazon for $26.39+ (available in eight styles and in two-packs).
33. A water-resistant hanging cosmetic bag whose four separate compartments will help you keep your makeup and skincare products organized. Because you don't spend all that money on MAC and Estée Lauder just to lose them between hotels.
Promising reviews: "I bought this bag specifically for when I traveled across the country with my two small children, one of whom is a medically complex child. I put ALL of my toiletries, ALL their toiletries, and ALL of my son's medications in this bag. Everything fit perfectly, and nothing was broken. The hanger is durable and carried lots of weight when it hangs on the back of the bathroom door. I bought the largest size, and it was 100% worth what I paid for. If you are traveling by yourself, I would recommend the smaller size. But if you are packing for others or just pack heavy, definitely buy the larger size. I absolutely loved it! And it was very compact in my suitcase. Very sturdy as I carried it. I HIGHLY recommend buying." —Hannah Funderburk
Get it from Amazon for $18.39+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
34. A stick-on shade because the sun plans to tag along on your travel adventures so some protection from its rays might be nice. This is great especially if you have kids in the back seat.
35. A pack of Dr. Frederick's Original blister bandages in case all that walking around a new city has caused a little pain. These protect and prevent blisters!
Each pack comes with bandages to fit your heel, toe, and foot.
Promising review: "So glad I thought ahead to buy these before going to Italy. I had new fashionable shoes and low-cut socks and we did 10 times more walking that I had anticipated. I tried the shoes on for an hour and got a blister. Wore these for 10 days in Europe and had zero issues, total comfort, left them on for several days through showers. I’ll never travel without these again." —Paul Hinman
Get the 12-count variety pack from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three other styles).
36. An adhesive phone card holder so you can easily keep tabs on your ID and credit cards while you're literally fighting for your life in the security line.
Wallaroo Wallets is a small business that specializes in uniquely-designed minimalist wallets.
Promising review: "The Wallaroo phone wallet is a must have for any cell phone owner. The quality of the leather and design of the wallet is superb. I recently went on vacation and purchased my Walleroo before my trip. It was so convenient to carry my ID, credit card and hotel key and not have to carry my actual wallet. This is a great product that I highly recommend." —Todd Smithson
Get it from Wallaroo Wallets on Amazon $14.95+ (clip the ocupon on the product page to save 10%; available in 11 colors).
37. An adjustable and rotating airplane phone mount you just attach to the tray in front of you for some hands-free enjoyment of whatever's next on your Netflix watchlist. No more having to deal with your airline's limited amount of movie options.
Promising review: "This has been a lifesaver as I have been taking more flights. It allows my neck to not hurt and I actually enjoy watching shows and reading on my phone while on the plane." —Brittney D.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
38. A wireless transmitter because now you can use your wireless headphones anywhere there's a headphone jack. Easily watch movies while you're on the plane without sacrificing audio quality. It has a battery life of 20+ hours so you won't be bored on even your longest flights.
Promising review: “I fly a lot and bought this due to my dislike of corded headphones, as either the cable line breaks during flight and/or it gets tangled up. I just recently flew and used this for the in-flight entertainment, and did not have one issue. I also use these in the gym while connected to my iPhone for music. And I plan to use them on my PC at work for meetings.” —Marky
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles and two colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.