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1. A collapsible water bottle that'll save a ton of room in your suitcase. It's compact enough to pack one for everyone in your group. And, it'll save money since you will be able to skip the overpriced water bottles at the airport.
Plus, it's lead-, latex-, and BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and can be used for hot or cold drinks.
Promising review: "Well this is the coolest thing ever! I travel quite a bit, and I usually don't take a bottle with me because they are big and bulky and I usually lose them! This collapsible water bottle is a perfect traveling accessory. It stays collapsed until after security, and then I fill it up for the trip. It's a good size and fits in my side compartment in my travel backpack, and the cap screws in securely so I don't have to worry about it opening accidentally and spilling all over the place. I follow the instructions on how to clean it and it works just fine." —M. Lyons
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in eight colors).
2. A editable digital travel itinerary to plan your next group trip and keep everyone organized. Nothing is more annoying than trying to wrangle everyone for an excursion when no one is on the same page.
Bravo Creatives is a small biz that sells templates for posts and layouts for Instagram, travel, and various careers.
FYI: This is NOT a physical item. You will be able to download 16 pages through Canva (an account is free to make) after purchase.
Promising review: "Beautiful! I used this template to create a family vacation itinerary and it's gotten rave reviews! Comprehensive, easy to use, and well-designed." —CherylDC
Get it from Bravo Creatives on Etsy for $6.86 (originally $11.44).
3. A waterproof toiletry bag so no one will mix up their products with yours if you're sharing a hotel room with your fam. You won't have to worry about someone else using your expensive moisturizer because there's no need to unpack or clutter the bathroom vanity — just hang it up in the bathroom! And, the clear compartments make it easy to find what you're looking for.
Promising review: "I waited too long to review this amazing bag. It's incredibly well made for the price, holds so many items, but somehow feels like it fits just fine in your suitcase without being too bulky. It's really nice to hang once you get to your destination, especially if the bathroom space is tight like in city hotels, or if you have numerous people using one bathroom, you can leave it hanging without being in the way. Anyway, buy now!" —Sarah B
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes and 10 colors/styles).
4. A collapsible stroller because it folds up so small it won't take up precious trunk space during your next family road trip. And, if you're catching a flight, it'll fit in most overhead compartments so you won't have to waste time waiting around at the baggage claim.
It's designed to hold kids who weigh up to 55 pounds.
Promising review: "Best stroller ever! WE LOVE THIS STROLLER! My husband originally purchased it because I was afraid to take our big stroller on the plane to gate check. I was traveling alone, so ease of use and portability was really important. I was amazed at how convenient it was to collapse and slide under my seat on the plane and it maneuvered well through the airport and throughout our trip. I received multiple compliments and a few moms even asked me where to buy one. Since then, we have been on a few more flights and many excursions and are still in love with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $199.95+ (available in two colors and three versions).
5. A family passport holder to keep all the important documents safe during your travels so you can avoid being as frantic as the McCallisters in Home Alone. Depending on the size you choose, this can hold 4 to 16 passports! And, you can even personalize it.
Shulga Studio is a small biz that sells personalized leather goods like travel wallets, luggage tags, dog collars, and more.
FYI: To personalize with a name or initials, read the description section to choose the font size and any special characters. Then, send a note to the seller with info on your personalization.
Promising review: "This passport holder was everything I could of hoped for! It is gorgeous and multifunctional. It holds 4 passports, a pen, change, credit cards and covid vaccine cards. If your looking for a family passport organization tool this is definitely it! Oh and the personalization is the icing on the cake!" —Jane Knight
Get it from Shulga Studio on Etsy for $89+ (available in 12 colors, 7 sizes, and with or without personalization).
6. A packing checklist that'll prevent you and your group from forgetting important things so you can avoid purchasing expensive products at the airport or on your vacay. It's hard wrangling a bunch of people on a trip, and this checklist will ensure you all stay on track and pack more strategically.
Promising review: "So helpful! I travel a lot, and so does my husband, and this pad makes packing so much easier and stress-free. The list is quite extensive; while I probably will never need to pack all of it for one trip, it covers everything for a business trip or a pleasure trip. I don't worry about what I forgot to pack anymore. Use a pencil, erase it when done, and one sheet will last 3–4 trips." —Cktine
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in three colors and a road trip version).
7. A cute and practical USB port in the shape of an airplane, because it'll allow your fam to plug four cords into one outlet, just in case there are very few in your hotel and everyone has multiple devices that need to be charged.
Multitasky is a woman-founded and -run small business that began in 2020 as a way for founder Julia Xu to create products that were both functional and cute.
Promising review: "It does as it says it does, allowing my Dell XPS15 to operate a pair of USB devices from my lightning port! The laptop has two USB ports, one of which is always occupied by my USB mouse dongle and the other by my protected USB drive. If I wanted to plug in my phone to switch data or add another thumb drive to transfer a device, everything might have to be disconnected, but not anymore. It was really worth it." —Liberty
Get it from Multitasky for $25 (available in three colors).
8. A Games on the Go set to help put an end to boredom and about a dozen "Are we there yet?" questions. This includes 50 different activities like guessing and memory games, trivia questions, and searching games. It'll make a long flight or road trip waaaayy more bearable (especially if you're traveling with multiple kids).
Promising review: "For a quick and convenient game that can literally be taken anywhere, this game is perfect! The cost was great and the games are fun, quick, and can be played by kids and adults of all ages. I would love to see families pulling these cards out while waiting for dinner at a restaurant or while sitting in the subway together rather than everyone pulling out their iPhones! These fun interactive games will get the whole family talking and playing together. Love it! I did notice that on a couple of the cards my daughter, who’s 8-years-old, had to read the card a couple of times or hand it to me to explain to her, but once I read the directions she was good to go. Overall, a great purchase!" —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $10.10.
9. A JetKids ride-on carry-on suitcase that any parent traveling with multiple kids or a large group with a kiddo in tow will absolutely love. Not only does it have room for storage, but it also has wheels and it's designed for your toddler to sit on and ride as your pull it through the airport. You'll be able to keep track of your child while still having a hand free to carry your luggage to your gate.
BTW: Oh, and it can be used as a leg rest to keep your kiddo comfy during their flight too!
It's recommended for kids ages 3–7 and fits most standard economy seats. Plus, it has an adjustable strap so you can carry it over your shoulder, a top handle, and a mattress inside that can be removed and used while in the flight. Parents have even used this product while in the airport waiting for the flight to keep their kids comfy and happy.
Promising review: "Traveling with a toddler is always a challenge but comfort is key and this little magic package makes the airport trip that much smoother. We can store small toys, pillow, and one throw blankets for our family of three. Great idea and great buy. We will be using this until it breaks." —TifferTheTrend
Get it from Amazon for $229 (available in five colors).
10. A 55-count treat CraveBox for your next road trip with your fam. This box is filled with a ton of snacks from popular brands most of us know and love. You'll be able to satisfy everyone's hunger without having to make a bunch of pit stops and without spending wayyy more at a gas station.
Promising review: "I bought this as a mystery snack box for my birthday road trip and was very happy with the freshness and quality of everything in it. The freshest Twizzlers I have ever had! Nothing was stale or old tasting. The box is very, very sturdy and survived the four-day road trip! I did not have a problem with anything melting or being destroyed from the 90 degree days because all of the food inside was meant to travel well." —Cynthia Boyd
Get a box of 45 snacks from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in four sizes).
11. And car seat organizer since you don't have to worry about only packing TSA-approved items during a road trip. With this, you can go all out and fill it up with 👏 every 👏 single 👏 thing your large family could possibly need. And, backseat passengers can even insert a tablet and watch a movie.
12. Plus, a car ceiling net that'll allow you to utilize space you weren't even using — instead of having to take up precious trunk or leg room to store everyone's things.
Promising review: "Bought this for our Forester for camping and long family road trips. Took it on its maiden voyage on a four-plus-hour trip and it’s been an amazing addition. We stored all of our coats, sweaters, hats, baby wipes, tissues, and a first aid kit. It was SO nice to stuff everything out of the way while also still being easily accessible. Highly recommend. Does not get in the way in the Forester." —WolfieCat
Get it on Amazon for $16.99.
13. A multipurpose holder so small, you'll be able to pack one for each person in your group. This tiny stand can hold a tablet, phone, or Kindle so everyone can use their own device handsfree.
Clever Contraptions is a small business that sells unique 3D-printed items.
Promising review: "Shipping was fast. Item was exactly like the picture. Works great for my phone and iPad. Can’t wait to use this on my future plane trips." —Jennifer
Get it from Clever Contraptions on Etsy for $8 (available in 23 colors).
14. A car trash can because there are sadly no flight attendants coming around to scoop up your garbage during a road trip. This will give everyone a subtle reminder where to put all their wrappers and empty water bottles instead of tossing them on the floor, keeping your car nice and tidy.
Promising review: "I’m glad I found this auto trash container on amazon I’ve looked everywhere most are just a bag with straps.. This one is sturdy well made design pockets for storage too.. I highly recommend this product." —stevie bleu
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
15. An electronic organizer since nowadays everyone has a ton of devices they travel with that need chargers and accessories. This zip pouch will keep your group's cables, cords, and accessories neatly stored and make them much easier to find.
Promising review: "I needed a way to organize and consolidate all the chargers we have so our family of four could travel with our electronic devices. This fit our needs perfectly. Kindle, iPad, phones and wireless headphones and their chargers made it to our destination with is without any issue." —Jenn316
Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in seven styles and 11 colors).
16. A four-piece luggage set because it's impossible to pack light when you're traveling with a bunch of people, so don't even fight it. This set gives you enough space to pack everything your fam could possibly need.
This set includes one 26" and one 20" hardshell luggage with wheels, a carry-on duffle bag, and a toiletry case.
Promising review: "Tons of storage. I was really surprised at the amount of storage these bags have! I was able to pack for my family of four (two adults, a 3-year-old, and an 8-month-old) in the large and carry on suite cases. The other two bags were nice size as well for iPads, chargers, travel toiletries etc. My wheel was lopsided on my large suite case and made a god awful noise going through the airport, but the seller was quick to send an entire replacement. 10/10 recommend." —A_MiLLAAA
Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $124.48+ (available in eight colors).
17. And a set of space-saving organizing cubes, so that everyone will be able to keep their items and clothing separated while using the same luggage. This will allow your fam to travel with less suitcases while still packing everything they'll need. And, they come in different colors so you can even have a different set for every person.
This set includes four packing cubes, a toiletry bag, an underwear organizer, a shoe bag, a drawstring laundry bag and a flat bag for small accessories
Promising reviews: "absolutely love these! bought in several different colors. Made family packing for Disney easier as it organized everything. Was able to fit so much more in suitcase as well." —Bonnie
"Great for families! I purchased 5 different colors so that each member of our family could easily identify their clothes. I was able to fit two weeks worth of clothes for three people (42+ complete outfits) into ONE suitcase thanks to these organizers!! This makes traveling from one hotel to another SOOOO much simpler!" —sediva21
Get it from Amazon $24.99+ (available in 13 colors).
18. Or a set of travel compression bags because they don't require a vacuum like similar bags — you just roll it to get the air out. These will make it much easier to pack everything for your group more compactly. That means everyone can pack what they need, without taking up much space. These save up to 80% of storage!
Promising review: "Great for travel. I'm currently traveling a lot and tried these on my last two trips and they have been amazing to help me get more clothes in my suitcase without having to use a larger suitcase." —Marian Anglin
Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $15.19 (available in various quantity options).
19. A car seat gap filler and organizer if you don't have enough cup holders for all your passengers during your next road trip. This will allow for extra storage to hold drinks, devices, and more. Plus, it blocks the gap in between seats so you'll never lose a stray fry again.
Promising review: "It worked great. Had to endure a road trip. As a couple, we have duplicate everything — phones, iPad, wallets, drinks, and we make it maybe 100 miles before everything is all over the dash. But not anymore! Everything has a place it was great." —Karen D.
Get a two-pack on Amazon for $21.24 (available in four colors).
20. Personalized duffle bags so everyone will be able to tell their bags apart. When you're traveling with a large group, things can't get confusing but this will help avoid any mixups.
Los Angeles Party is a small biz that sells personalizable items and gifts.
Promising review: "This bag is the perfect size, has a built in cosmetics pocket, and plenty of cute colors to choose from! It arrived so quickly too." —MacKenzie
Get it from Los Angeles Party on Etsy for $22.45+ (originally $44.90; available in four colors, two font colors, and with or without personalization).
21. Or embroidered luggage straps that everyone can just secure around their luggage, so each person will have their name on their suitcase. These will also make it easier to spot your bags at the baggage claim.
Little Travel Buddy is a small business that sells customizable travel items and accessories.
Promising review: "These luggage straps are perfect! They arrived so quickly and the quality looks great." —Teri Igel
Get it from Little Travel Buddy on Etsy for $8.62 (originally $9.58; available in six colors and 10 font colors).
You, wrangling everyone into the car to show them your new ceiling net:
