1. A Trtl neck pillow that'll definitely make long car rides or flights better. Thanks to its ergonomic design and soft fleece material, you'll have comfy, top-notch neck support to help prevent aches and strains. After a solid nap with one of these, you might just be able to achieve your dream of looking impossibly refreshed and fabulous as you arrive at your destination.Â
Promising review: "I can't stop recommending this pillow to all of my friends! It has let me comfortably sleep on flights that take place on the most uncomfortable airplane seats. On long flights, I always need to prop up my hand and I rest my head on it. But this method always ends with my arm falling asleep and I end up waking up every 30 minutes. Now this pillow provides that exact same support without needing my arms to prop me up! It's small enough to fit in your bag and doesn't take up much space." âSimona Krifman
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).
2. A classic pair of Allbirds sneakers made from renewable materials for a comfy, fashionable, and breathable shoe that'll keep your feet happy when you have a lot of walking and exploring to do. Plus, the lightweight, flexible material makes them easy to pack.Â
P.S. They can be tossed in the washing machine when they start to get smelly, and they're made with renewable materials! âťď¸
Promising review: "Just spent a week in Paris and these were the most comfortable shoes for hours of sightseeing and trekking around the city every day! My feet were happy, and they looked so cute with jeans and casual skirts, and were easy to keep clean, too. My new favorite shoes!" âJessica G.
Get it from Allbirds for $105 (available in women's sizes 5â11 and six colors).Â
3. Or a bestselling Adidas running shoe that'll trick your feet into thinking they're walking on marshmallows. They're super light and designed with a memory sockliner that molds to your foot for ultimate comfiness. More than 63,000 reviewers gave them 5 stars!Â
Promising review: "So comfortable. Walked around London for seven to eight hours and my feet were not the least bit sore! I recommended them to a friend who was taking a two-week vacation in Italy and she said the same...comfortable after hours and hours of walking!" âChristina
Get it from Amazon for $34+ (available in women's sizes 5â12 in the pictured style, as well as select sizes in several other styles).Â
4. A cute portable charger, which plugs right into your phone without a pesky cord getting in your way. Now you won't have to stress about your phone dying while you're in the middle of listening to your favorite podcast and you're only 25 minutes into a four-hour flight.Â
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 didnât want a carry a cord either, so I was excited when I found this little baby! It does exactly as described, pretty pink color, and I get one full charge of battery for my iPhone 11. Get it, you will not be disappointed!" âMeghan Doble
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors) â don't forget to apply the coupon to save 15%!
5. A luggage-mounted cup caddy so you can cruise through the airport hands-free, while still having your much-needed coffee within reach. It also has a second pocket you can use for your water bottle, phone, or snack.Â
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, I dropped and spilled my drink everywhere when it was my turn to check my passport and ticket. It was a nightmare! This time, I bought this cup holder to do me a favor! 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." âPhilip
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+Â (available in 29 colors/patterns).
6. A refined leather electronics organizer to keep your phone cords, camera batteries, and headphones, untangled, undamaged, and easy to find. It's so annoying to dig through a tote bag for your airplane earbuds, only to have to struggle untangling them for about 20 minutes after you finally managed to pull them out.Â
Mr. Crafter is a small biz that specializes in personalized leather travel and tech accessories.Â
Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful! The custom lettering came out perfectly and it can easily hold two battery packs and all the cords we could ever need for traveling with cellphones, iPads and our Switch. So pleased with the craftsmanship! Wonderful purchase. <3" âSarah Kavaljian
Get it from Mr. Crafter on Etsy for $56.86+ (available in two sizes, in black or brown, and several engraving options).Â
7. A digital luggage scale basically guaranteed to help you avoid that stressful moment at the airport when you have to frantically take stuff out of one bag and jam it into another â because there's just no way you're paying that $100 overweight fee.
You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements.Â
Another promising review: "Love it! Lightweight and easy to read! It even gives you the climate temperature (not that I need it but a neat feature). It reads in both kg and lbs. Definitely recommend if you're a frequent traveler and have weight requirements on luggage." âPatricia Velasquez
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+Â (available in four colors and a two-pack).
8. A memory foam foot hammock for optimal relaxation during a torturously long flight. You deserve to prop your feet up!Â
Promising review: "This is an amazing product. It's so simple but works incredibly to prevent swelling and pressure on legs while flying. I just flew the first leg of an international flight and used it, and I am on a layover now and had to pause to write this review. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! It easily attached to the tray table, and I adjusted to my desired height. It is like a hammock for your feet. You just prop them up inside the thing/swing/hammock â which is very cushiony â and your feet are hoisted up comfortably. I'm a big girl and weight is no issue. DEFINITELY MUST HAVE ON ALL MY FLIGHTS NOW. This thing is great!!" âQueen
Get it from Amazon for $21.99Â (available in three colors).
9. Supergoop's (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder with SPF 35 so you can be sure you're always protecting your face from the sun while you're out exploring your destination. Since it's a setting powder, you can just reapply it on top of your makeup throughout the day without any smudging. And thanks to it being a powder, you also don't have to worry about TSA making you toss it!Â
Pro-tip: If you part your hair, brush some onto the exposed scalp â it'll protect the skin and help absorb excess oils!
Promising review: "Purchased this product for my wedding â knew I would have professional makeup done and that we would be taking photos outside. I have very fair skin and burn very easily, so I knew I needed some sort of SPF protection. This was perfect to brush over my face, neck, and shoulders before photos, and I was completely protected from the sun! Highly recommend!" âJennyg788
Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $35Â (available in three shades and translucent).Â
10. A flight attendant-approved off-shoulder jumpsuit â a one-piece wonder that'll help you save some room in your suitcase (so you can buy more things, of course). It's comfy, machine washable, and super versatile, so you can style it multiple different ways on your trip!Â
Promising review: "I bought the navy blue to take on vacation after reading an article about how easy care these jumpsuits are. I loved it so much I bought the green. I take them out of my suitcase, hang them up, and they are ready to go in a few hours, no ironing needed. I get compliments every time I wear one of them." âAKSunshine
Get it from Amazon for $37.99Â (available in women's sizes Sâ3XL and 36 colors/patterns).Â
11. And a super duper soft and oversized hoodie with a built-in eye mask perfect for traveling in comfort, because it has a built-in eye mask to help you get some shut-eye. Plus, the front pocket also contains a second hidden pocket (!!!) for any small items you want to keep extra safe (like your phone or passport).
Pond Los Angeles is an Asian woman-owned small biz making luxurious travel products that'll make you feel like you're in first class, even if you're flying coach.
Promising review: "I fly a lot and am constantly trying to find a hoodie with a big hood to cover my eyes so I can catch up on some beauty sleep on flights. I saw this product on Instagram and knew it would be a game changer. I was able to use it recently for the first time on an early-morning flight, and let me tell you, it is EVERYTHING I was looking for and more. Itâs comfy, cozy, oversized, and the eye covers make you feel like youâre in a whole other world and not packed like a sardine on a plane. My over ear headphone fit perfectly under it and I got the best sleep Iâve had on a plane â EVER! Like other reviews have said, it is big, so size down if you want something a little more snug. I have been wearing it every day at home and canât wait to get the black and blush ones!" âHeather G.
Get it from Pond Los Angeles for $128Â (available in women's sizes XSâXL and four colors).Â
12. An in-flight phone mount for relaxing and watching Netflix on the plane, bus, or train, without having to uncomfortably hold your phone the entire time. Just simply clamp it to the top of your seat-back tray.
Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra-long-haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes, and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers. However, I find myself using it a lot outside of travel too! Work-wise, I've clamped it onto my office desk shelving to hold my phone at eye level beside my computer. At home, I simply clamped it to a deck of cards and it turns into a versatile stand that I can place on any flat surface. Heck, I've been using it to hold my phone comfortably at eye level while watching videos in bed. It's extremely well-built, and I find myself fidgeting with it all the time. Thus far it still feels solid and I don't anticipate breaking it any time soon. Even if it does break, I'll be happy to buy another one or two of it!" âEarendil
Get it from Amazon for $10.96.
13. A pair of AirPod Pros (2nd generation), because they have active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and over 24 hours (!!) of listening time with the included case. These are just what you need for playing the background music while you're busy exploring a new city, like the main character you are.Â
Promising review: "I have purchased every generation of AirPods. When I first read the reviews here, before purchasing these AirPods, I thought people were perhaps exaggerating a bit. But after having them for two days, what they say is absolutely true. The sound is amazing. Light years better than the AirPods Pro 1. Itâs hard to believe that the richness of sound and bass can actually be produced by these small speakers. The noise cancellation feature is outstanding; in fact, when I took them out of my ears, and was hit with the onslaught of actual live sound around me, I realized just how effective the noise filtration is. Theyâre comfortable, fit great in my ears, especially with the choices of circular ear pads that are included, and the battery life is so much better than the previous generation. Love these guys. Very satisfying purchase." âM. SHAPIRO
Get them from Amazon for $224.99 (originally $249).
14. And an AirFly Pro, which is a wireless transmitter that'll connect your AirPods (or any wireless headphones) to the headphone jack on the flight so you're not forced to buy those crappy airplane earbuds. It has a battery life of 16+ hours so you don't have to worry about any interruptions on long flights.
Just plug it into the headphone jack to connect. You can also connect up to two pairs of earbuds at a time, and it has 16+ hours of battery life for super long flights.Â
Promising review: "Ever since I purchased my wireless Bose earbuds, I always hated having to use another set when I was on an airplane with the seat-back entertainment system. I tried many different models to connect the system to my Bluetooth headsets until I came across this one, and it is amazing! It seamlessly connects to my headset, very clear and reliable audio, and it takes the stress away from having to carry multiple headsets! Thank you!!!" âRyan Malloy
Get it from Amazon for $54.99Â (also available in two other styles).
15. A portable white noise machine if you have trouble sleeping in places other than your own bed. Although staying in hotels and Airbnbs can be nice, they sometimes come with unfamiliar sounds or noisy neighbors â with this, you'll be able to drown some of that out and get some rest.Â
It features 20 nonlooping sleep sounds, 32 volume levels, and a timer â plus, it weighs less than half a pound!
Promising review: "Wonderful sound machine. Compact enough for travel. We took ours on vacation and are so glad we did. This drowns out hotel noises perfectly! I like how small it is when on my dresser at home, too. So thankful for the non-looping sound. Would recommend over and over again." âHill.jess
Get it from Amazon for $21.99Â â don't forget to apply the coupon to save $2!
16. Away's popular The Carry On designed with a durable shell, hidden laundry bag, a TSA-approved combination lock, 360-degree wheels, and (for an additional cost) a USB charging port! Basically, it's the BeyoncÊ of luggage.
Promising review:Â "I was in Rome and Florence, Italy for nine days, and the Away Carry-On was just perfect. From being able to charge up my iPhone at the airport or on the train traveling from Rome to Florence, it worked perfectly. Stylish and very versatile. It also kept my belongings packed beautifully, plus the perk of a laundry bag for my dirty clothes. Getting through security was a breeze, plus the added compliments of how beautiful it was. You have a customer for life. I was very happy and impressed." âKeith H.
Get it from Away for $275+ (available with or without a USB charger and in five colors).Â
17. A jewelry organizer to avoid the stress of your favorite necklaces, bracelets, and earrings getting tangled, damaged, or lost while bouncing around in your luggage. This will keep them organized and safe, without taking up much space at all.Â
Promising review: "Great product! First, itâs adorable. I love the color and fabric quilting, the gold zippers. Second, it is the perfect size for my jewelry when I travel. I donât usually bring much jewelry so this is a good size for me. The necklaces stayed tangle-free, and there are enough small zippered compartments for my bracelets and larger earrings. I was concerned about the organizer only having a snap closure and not zipping up all the way, but everything stayed secure and nothing fell out of place, so thereâs that. Overall, a great product and I would assume the other sizes and varieties are of similar quality." âEmily
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and nine styles).Â
18. And to match, a waterproof toiletry bag with four zip-up compartments. It folds up nice and small, but will hold TONS of products. And it has a non-slip metal hook so you can simply hang it up on a door at your hotel, instead of having your products all over the bathroom.
Promising review: "I. Love. This. Bag. Seriously, I had a cheap toiletry bag from Target that essentially did the same thing, only way worse. It was too small, the hook didn't rotate so you could only hang it at an angle, if anything ever leaked, it would seep right through the bag, etc. But THIS bag has NONE of those issues! It fits everything I need and then some, meaning I don't have to skimp on my 10-step Korean skincare routine when I travel anymore. It never leaks. And I love that the hook swivels so you can hang it anywhere, and your stuff hangs perfectly. I also love the handle and the overall flatter shape. It makes it so easy to travel with! Cannot recommend this bag enough." âKaiEli
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
19. Or an upright toiletry bag for keeping all of your beauty essentials organized and ready to go at a moment's notice. It's large enough to hold full-size products if you're taking a checked bag and want your full beauty routine with you. And when you get to your destination, you can keep it propped nicely on the counter or use the hanging hook to hide it away in a closet or behind the door.Â
It's got a whopping eight mesh pockets in the main compartment, four zippered pockets (three internal, one external), and six additional pouches to keep your bath products perfectly organized.Â
Promising review: "I canât brag about this bag enough! One of my best purchases, as I travel a lot and never feel like Iâm organized enough or have enough room to carry things. This has a ton of places to put makeup brushes, toothbrushes, your mini products, as well as your full-sized products. I legit took all my full-sized products for a two-week vacation and everything fit in one bag. 𤯠Absolutely love it." âKatriel
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and 18 styles).Â
20. An unassuming luggage strap, because it may be small, but it's surprisingly helpful! Just hook it onto your luggage handle and use it to attach your purse, jacket, backpack, or neck pillow so you can maneuver through the airport with your hands free.Â
Promising review: "I love this little gadget. I used it to attach my jacket and computer bag to my luggage on an extended business trip. It made my airport walks so much easier. Now that I'm back home, I've been using it daily to attach my jacket or cardigan to my work bag or purse." âMichele
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+Â (available in two color and two-packs).
21. Some in-flight earplugs that can help prevent the discomfort of ear pain and popping due to changes in air pressure. Plus, they'll also come in handy if you have a chatty Cathy or a crying baby sitting nearby.Â
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." âK. Tombrella
Get a pack with three pairs from Amazon for $18.49Â (also available in packs of five and 10 pairs).Â
22. A leather passport and card holder (you can add a matching luggage tag too!) so you can keep your important documents and cards secure and in one place, while also looking incredibly chic.
It's made by Henney's Boutique, a small biz based in LA specializing in handy leather goods.Â
Promising review: "I love this! I bought one for myself, then one for my husband, then I've been sending the link to everyone who asks me where I got it... They're the best for keeping both your passport and your vaccine card safe for travel." âPaige Devlin
Get the set from Henney's Boutique on Etsy for $16Â (originally $32; available in 12 colors).
23. A genius travel blanket, because most flights are freezing! Even after you close that little air blower above your seat. This insulated blanket will keep you toasty warm and it even has pockets for your hands and feet. It's 6 feet long, but it's super compact, so you can conveniently transport it anywhere.Â
P.S. It's also got a neck strap to keep it from slipping off of you during naps, and if you fold it inside out, it turns into a travel pillow! Is there anything they haven't thought of?!
Promising review: "Used this on my recent air flight and LOVED IT!!! I could use it as a pillow, and then when I got cold, opened it, stuck my feet in, and snapped the snap...stuck my head though and slept for the first time EVER on a plane!! Then, when landing, easily stuffed it back into a pillow and snapped to onto my under seat bag, and off on my adventure I went!!!" âStacy S.
Get it from Gravel for $99.Â
24. A retractable lint roller you can easily fit in your purse or backpack so it's ready to go when you're out and about and your clothes are covered in fuzz or fur.Â
Promising review: "I love that this lint roller has a close option to prevent it from picking up everything in my bag and wasting papers. It's such a nice size that I keep one in my work bag and one in my travel bag and it doesn't take up any space!" âKehad
Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in six colors).Â
25. A portable espresso maker for all of my fellow caffeine connoisseurs. This will def come in handy while camping or staying in a hotel with less than ideal coffee options.Â
Just fill with ground coffee and hot water, pump, and pour!
Promising review: "This works so well for camping for a quick coffee craving! Took this camping over the weekend and used it a few times at the office. Depending on the grinds you use, it's good for a light single espresso shot or if you reuse the same grinds and purge three capfuls of water through the filter, you'll get a full cup of coffee. Works great without lugging a glass press around in your backpacking or camp gear! Easy to clean and store away with the retractable priming handle." âSocKeTPupPet
Get it from Amazon for $54.90.
26. A clever anti-theft backpack made with slash-resistant fabric and built-in RFID-blocking technology. It even has locking zippers to keep your belongings extra secure. No one wants to be constantly worried about pickpocketers when you're trying to enjoy your vacation.Â
It's got lots of zippered pockets and compartments inside and out, plus it comes with two bottle holders!
Promising review: "This is a great backpack for travel or everyday use. I love that it is not heavy and bulky. It is a perfect size! This bag not only keeps your valuables secure, but it also has great organized areas to keep your things neat without falling to the bottom. I also love the fact that it has a back, zip pocket so your wallet can be secure against your back. I love this bag and I know I will use it over and over without the heaviness of a bulky backpack on my back." âDawn
Get it from Amazon for $110Â (available in seven colors).
27. Or a stylish nylon anti-theft backpack that opens from the back, so you can't unzip it without taking it off. Genius! And it has plenty of space for your essentials, like your iPad, Kindle, wallet, makeup bag, etc.
Promising review: "I bought this backpack to use as a purse while on vacation, and it worked perfectly. The main pouch is protected when youâre walking around because the zipper is protected by your back. There are also two side zippered pockets, one of which kept my phone and the other perfect for sunglasses and a few other items that I wanted to access more easily. I loved that I could wear it as a purse to dinner but use it as a backpack during the day so that my shoulder didnât get tired. I highly recommend this item!" âAllison
Get it from Amazon for $24.29+ (available in two sizes and 14 colors).
28. A gorge set of luggage tags so you can always tell which black suitcase is YOUR black suitcase at baggage claim. It has a slot for a business or info card, a privacy flap to cover your personal info, a metal strap to keep it securely attached to your bag, and it comes in tons of fun prints to add some personality to your luggage.Â
Promising review: "I purchased these for a trip to Hawaii. I love the design and was primarily wanting them to differentiate my luggage from other travelers on the luggage belt. But little did I know they would be so much more effective in locating my luggage elsewhere. My connecting flight was delayed, and for some reason the airline left my luggage at the airport, while I went on to my destination in Hawaii, the luggage didn't follow. When I realized this, I alerted baggage claim and they had me fill out all the paperwork. The one question they had, is whether my luggage looked different than other dark colored mid sized pieces. Yes it did, it had these luggage tags on it, and that's what the luggage claims administrator put as the distinguishing feature. By that night, they had found my luggage and flown it from California to Hawaii on the next flight. I was relieved to have had these attached to my bags. I would highly recommend these for your luggage as well." âTX Divemaster
Get a pair from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 28 styles).Â
29. A travel adapter and voltage converter to prevent you from the stress and confusion of getting to another country and realizing that you can't charge your phone. It comes with one EU power cable and four international adapters.Â
There are also four USB ports, and it converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V.
Promising review: "Worked perfectly on a recent trip to England and France. I used it to power a MacBook Air, a Windows laptop, two iPhones, and two portable chargers. I like the design of the case. The form factor is so much sleeker than most of the other travel transformers available. One thing I didn't realize when I ordered it (because I was in a hurry and didn't read the specs thoroughly) is that this device has a fan to dissipate heat from stepping down the voltage. While the fan is not extremely loud, neither is it silent. I found it a pleasant source of white noise that actually helped me sleep at night, but you might not." âLake Mist
Get it from Amazon for $33.97.
30. A set of Sea Bands designed to use acupressure to help relieve nausea. Just wear them on your wrists during your next road trip, cruise, or even while you're hungover on vacay. Unlike other remedies, these are reusable and don't have any side effects.Â
They contain a little plastic knob that exerts pressure on an acupuncture point known to reduce nausea. Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Promising review: "Iâve always been kind of sick. I throw up on long car rides, I canât read in the car, I get horrible migraines 24/7, etc. Recently I changed medications and because of that, my migraines came back with a vengeance. Thinking there was nothing I could do I kind of gave up, until, I was looking at BuzzFeed and saw this in their recommended. I thought it could help with any car sickness that I would get but man I was not giving these enough credit! Since I have bought them I wear them ALL. THE. TIME. I wear them in and out of the car, to bed, and just around the house. I no longer feel nauseous and my migraines are almost non existent. Whoever invented these are a freaking god! I donât know think I could ever live without these! BUY THESE!! They're so worth it." âJohnDz
Get a pair from Amazon for $8.53.
31. And a roll-on essential oil stick that can help you combat migraines and tension headaches right away. Apply it onto your temples, forehead, and the back of your neck when you feel a headache coming on so you can try to avoid staying in bed while on vacay â because that's no fun!Â
Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.
Promising review: "This stuff is my go-to fix when I feel a migraine coming on. I suffer from sinus headaches and migraines usually once or twice a week. This product I put on each temple, under my nose and on my wrists when I feel the pressure starting and it cuts the pain to a minimum. It seems to stop the worst pain before it has a chance to start. Thank you for a great product! I will buy again and again!" âBrenton1985
Read BuzzFeed's Migrastil Migraine Stick review for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
32. A brilliant Alleyoop Pen Pal â it's an eyeliner, brow liner, lip liner, and highlighter all in one pen-sized container! This is perfect for throwing in your purse for quick touch-ups while you're out enjoying your trip. It's also a huge space-saver if you don't have room to pack a bulky makeup bag.Â
Plus, it's vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free!
BuzzFeed Shopping's Jasmin Sandal loves this thing: "I didn't realize I'd ever use a makeup product in my 20s that had the ability to transport me back to something I used in sixth grade, but here we are; and here I am using a multitool pen...for my face. I gotta say, I love the concept of the Pen Pal from Alleyoop! After using all of the functions (eyeliner, highlighter, lip liner, eyebrow pencil) and as someone who LOVES makeup but was applying as little as humanly possible during lockdown, I think itâs a great tool for anyone looking to streamline their routine. It's ideal to use for touch-ups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m. The brow pencil is particularly soft and pigmented, and filled in my eyebrows quickly. I just adore the ease of application of each product, and appreciate the universal, does-it-all-for-you concept. Plus, it saves me so much room in my already overflowing makeup bag!"
Promising review: "Such a time saver to have this 4-in-1 tool! I use it daily and love that it is so compact." âLauren F.
Get it from Alleyoop for $25 (available in three shades).
33. A collapsible stroller you can fold up small enough to fit in most overhead compartments, that way you won't have to wait for your stroller at baggage claim. It weighs less than 10 pounds and has a handle, making it perfect for carrying around when your little one would rather be walking.
Plus, it weighs less than 10 pounds and comes with a handle for easy carrying when it's not in use. It's designed to hold kids who weigh up to 55 pounds.Â
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!" âAmazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $199.95+Â (available in three styles and in black or blue).Â
34. A collapsible water bottle so you can finally stop spending $8 on a freakin' bottled water at the airport! This will conveniently fit into your purse or carry-on â just unroll it and fill it up after you've made it through security.
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." âM. Lyons
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in two colors).
35. A spacious weekender bag that's very much giving modern day Mary Poppins. It can fit shoes, clothes, your laptop, toiletries, and more! It has two water bottle holders, an exterior zip pocket (great for easily accessing your wallet or passport), and a luggage handle pass-through (that's also a pocket). It's pretty much the perfect carry-on bag.Â
As if that were't enough, it's also made of 100% recycled polyester!
Promising review: "How did I ever travel without this weekender? I brought this as my carry-on piece on a 17-day trip to London, and it is CLUTCH. I'm telling you, buy it yesterday!! I got the lightest color, and it's incredibly durable, so many pockets inside and out, super spacious inside, many straps to choose from to carry, and looks sleek. I was concerned about the price at first, but it's worth every single penny. I love how the passthrough on the outside that holds this bag onto the handle of your luggage can be zipped closed to use as another pocket. My favorite travel purchase of 2021!" âLAinFlight
Get it from Everlane for $95 (available in five colors).Â
36. Or an adjustable travel belt so you can attach your go-to tote to your roller bag and zip through the airport hands-free.Â
Cincha Travel is a small BIPOC-owned biz based in Oakland, California, specializing in adjustable vegan leather travel belts. The brand donates 100 airline miles for each purchase to help reunite migrant families.
Promising review: "Such a simple yet brilliant solution for the ever falling bag when trying to juggle all your luggage. It definitely made traveling less stressful." âSamantha
Get it from Cincha for $39.99Â (available in 17 styles).
37. A fanny pack that's surprisingly spacious, perfect for having your daily essentials on hand during all of your adventures, while also keeping your hands free. It even has a theft-proof hidden back pocket to keep small valuables extra safe.Â
Promising review: "Very happy with my purchase. Got this for my trip to Colombia. I was looking at more expensive fanny packs but settled on this for the reviews. Itâs very well-made for the price. It withstood many hikes to waterfalls, horseback riding, and city tours among others. I wore it as shown in the picture and love the fact that thereâs a pocket thatâs hidden that sits on my chest at all times where I kept my passport, extra cash, and travel documents. I was able to fit my camera, iPhone, earbuds, shades, charger, and a couple of other knickknacks without a problem. Wasnât a fanny pack guy before now but Iâm a believer LOL." âIWG MD
Get it from Amazon for $11.97+ (available in 31 styles).
38. Or, if you want something more discreet, an unassuming money belt with a zip-up pocket you can use to tuck away some cash.Â
Promising review: "I purchased this for a trip to Cuba, where I needed to carry all of the money I needed for that week in cash. Although I am not typically worried/normally cautious when traveling, the idea of carrying that much cash on me made me nervous. Traditional money belts/fanny packs just didn't seem like a fit for me. I was worried they would become uncomfortable in the hot sun. This security belt was perfect. It allowed us to carry most of the money for the trip hidden within the belt and carry in my purse the money I needed for that day. It also worked like a breeze with no issues getting through security. I'm not sure how much I'll use this in the future, but it was perfect for our needs for a trip to Cuba." âfendi
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+Â (available in sizes to suit pant sizes 26"â50" and in seven colors).Â
39. A beautiful pair of Tory Burch ballet flats designed with travel in mind. They're flexible and foldable for easy packing, you can quickly slip them off and on when going through TSA, and they're super versatile so you can pair them with dresses or jeans while on your trip.Â
Promising review: "I got these for a trip and love them! Tory's travel ballets are a beautiful soft leather, very comfortable, and will fit anywhere when traveling. I like all the fun colors but got black ones...will be getting another pair!" âlheff
Get it from Amazon for $229.99+Â (available in women's sizes 4â13 and seven colors) or from Nordstrom for $159.60+Â (available in women's sizes 4â13 and 19 colors) â not all colors available in all sizes.Â
40. Or, if you're looking for a more affordable option, a pair of classic flats with more than 42,000 5-star reviews! These ones also conveniently fold up so you can throw them in your bag and reviewers are raving about how comfy they are.Â
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 â 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!" âKate
Get it from Amazon for $24.90+Â (available in sizes 5â15, including wide sizes, and 32 colors).Â
41. A gorgeous and convenient set of Cadence containers perfect for storing everything from cleanser, to hair products, to pills, to jewelry. They're the perfect size for packing and taking through TSA, and they're magnetic so you can easily keep them all together. They're leakproof so you don't have to worry about them making a mess AND you can customize the colors and labels to fit your needs!Â
Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon with the goal of eliminating single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.Â
BuzzFeed Shopping's Abby Kass is a fan: "I recently got a set of four of these, and, wow, I love them so much. I used them on a six-day trip recently, and they were perfect. I customized the label so I knew which one was my shampoo vs. conditioner and did a general label for any other things I wanted to bring along. They do hold a surprising amount. According to the brand, they hold approximately one to two weeks of skincare products, more than two weeks' worth of serum, two to three days' worth of haircare, and more than 15 tablets (for medicine and such). And while two to three days worth of haircare might not seem like enough, I found it held more than that for me, but I also don't wash my hair every single day. They were small enough to slip right into my toiletries bag and go through TSA with no problem. The container was easy to open in the shower (even with wet hands), and I had no leakage from them (like I did from my face wash bottle that will not be making the trip with me next time. SMH). These are an incredibly useful tool anyone who travels will want in their luggage."
Get a set of six from Cadence for $76Â (originally $84; available in many customizable labels and seven colors).Â
42. A handy mesh shoe pouch so you can prevent your dirty shoes from touching your clean clothes in your suitcase. It can fit up to three pairs of shoes, it'll help save some space, and it's very aesthetically pleasing. You'll feel like a packing pro!Â
Promising review: "I love this shoe bag for traveling. It's so cute and durable. It can fit sneakers, a pair of flats, and slippers. Also can fit a few pairs of socks in the small pocket. I highly recommend this shoe bag for anyone who is traveling." âMarje
Get it from Amazon for $22.99Â (available in nine styles).Â
43. A 100% waterproof, satin-lined Hairbrella, because you spent way too much money on that vacation hair to have the elements destroy it. This will easily fold up so you can stash it in your bag and the satin interior will help you avoid frizz. Plus, the visor will help keep your makeup on point too!Â
Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business established in 2016 that specializes in hats that both look cool and protect hair from the elements.
Promising review: "This hat arrived just in time for my trip to Niagara Falls. I have braids and this hat protected my hair completely. The visor provided excellent protection on The Maid Of The Mist as well as the walk behind the falls. This is a must have." âsandra l darrett
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors).
44. A box of Mighty Patch spot stickers that use hydrocolloid to absorb the gunk in your pimples. The patches will also help prevent you from picking at your zits and you'll see results in just 6-8 hours! No need to stress about a zit poppin' up on the very first day of your vacation, just slap one of these on and watch it fade away.Â
They can be used on any skin type, and are UV-sterilized, nontoxic, and allergy-tested. Plus, they're all natural, drug-free, cruelty-free, and vegan friendly.
Promising review: "I do not claim to understand the science behind these tiny miracles, but they have changed my life. I spent my workday looking forward to going home and putting one of these bad boys on my newly erupted Mt. Zit and the overnight results were shocking. Not only is it grossly satisfying, but it saved me several days of walking around with a bloody crater in my face because my previous method of dealing with unsightly blemishes was to pick pick pick." âAdg
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $11.97.
45. A handy travel pouch you can clip onto your bra and wear discreetly underneath your clothes, keeping your money and ID super safe. You won't need to fear pickpockets with this clever accessory!Â
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 â but this was also after six months of everyday use." âKrista Hinz
Get it from Amazon for $18.57+Â (available in pink or black).
46. A sleek folding travel mirror with adjustable brightness levels, because you need your makeup to look flawless for all of those iconic travel photos you're about to take! And that hotel room lightning is just not cutting it. It can be folded flat, making it easy for packing, and you can prop it up while using it (instead of struggling to hold a compact mirror while you shakily apply eyeliner).
It comes with a rechargeable battery!
Promising review: "Absolute must for travel. Hotels and Airbnbs rarely have both good lighting and a good mirror to sit down and do your makeup at. With this guy though, you won't have that worry. The different lights are wonderful for different settings; the mirror is sturdy and lightweight. It does not feel cheap at all, in fact, it is the best travel mirror I have purchased. I am now using this on a daily basis, so I think it was an awesome find, not just for traveling but also for every day! It also is really slim and fits in your carry-on easily." âAlexandra
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+Â (available in five colors).Â
47. Some vacuum storage bags for all of my fellow overpackers. If you're someone who needs at least three "just in case" outfits, then this is for you. Just place your clothing items in the bag and suck out the extra air with the included travel pump. You'll be amazed at how much space you have in your suitcase!Â
BuzzFeed Shopping's Jasmin Sandal says: "I swear by these bad boys not only for general storage purposes, but also if I know I'm going to be traveling for an extended period of time. As someone who tends to pack for every eventuality (who doesn't like to be prepared?!), I have learned that it's better to travel with them than without â especially since it's more or less a guarantee that my clothes are gonna take up a ~substantial~ amount of room in my suitcase. And if I can use something that's gonna shrink the size of my bulky hoodies and/or big tees in order for me to create more space, I'm sure as heck gonna do it. Plus, the satisfaction is indeed guaranteed because when you see those chunky layers flatten into a pancake...it's just *chef's kiss*."
Promising review: "I've used these bags before and they are so helpful. Even used the medium one for travel and I have tons of extra suitcase room. The clothes don't come out wrinkled at all as long as you fold them nicely before placing in the bag, then the air sucks out keeping them safe and sound and very compact. Arrived on time, would use this seller again." âSusie Kochsmeier
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four sizes, a variety pack, and as packs of six and 10).
48. And finally, a pair of compression socks that can help stop your feet from swelling up like balloons on long flights or road trips.
Read more about compression socks and long flights at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review:Â "With three weeks of international travel coming up, I purchased these to combat swelling in my feet during the flights. I had noticed swelling after three-hour domestic flights, so I was worried about what almost 30k miles would do! I wore these on every leg of the trip and never noticed any swelling â even after the 10- to 15-hour flights. They are very comfortable, too!" âJ. Beaty
And check out our full Physix Gear Sport compression socks deep dive for more info!
Get them from Amazon for $15.70+ (available in sizes SâXXL and 13 colors).
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