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A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag that truly works
I am obsessed with these. Despite all the rave reviews, I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that don’t require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn’t quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly, all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I’m never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every penny.
A folding pill organizer with convenient windows for easy access
A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount designed for use on all airlines
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.” — Earendil
A fully waterproof tricked-out travel backpack complete with two laptop sleeves, a shoe compartment, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB charging port, and a wet bag for sweaty clothes or liquids
Promising review:
“I recently took a cross-country flight with my three kids. I really didn’t want to worry about checked bags getting lost so maximizing our carry-ons was a priority. This backpack fit an unfathomable amount of stuff! Lots of zippers and compartments for everything from shoes to laptops/iPads, easy access compartments for cell phones and boarding passes, I fit tons of neatly folded clothes. The best part was that fully loaded it easily slid under the seat.” — Kindle Customer
Alleyoop’s portable travel razor, a travel GODSEND that comes with two triple-blade razors, a moisturizing balm and a water spray bottle all in one ergonomic compact case
Promising review: “I love this product. I took it on a recent vacation and it really is a time saver. The moisturizer bar it comes with is sooo nice. I usually get a little itchy after shaving but the fact that you can rub in the excess product on the shaved area has helped with itch and ingrown hairs. Now that I’m not on vacation I use it right before I go the pool, I seriously take this thing everywhere.” —Karlie Hanson
An extremely nifty, oh-so-portable AI-powered smartphone stabilizer to give you the most seamless, cinematic shots of all the beautiful sights you’re beholding
A three-in-one foldable magnetic wireless charger you’ll honestly be mad you didn’t know about before now
Promising review: “I use this product to charge my iPhone 13, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Prior to this 3-in-1 compact purchase, I have purchased three different kinds of 3-in-1 chargers. I frequently travel between school and home with carry-on bags on airlines and all of the previous stand version chargers doesn’t fit well in my bags or I am always worried I would break. This is compact and folds so well that I can fit in my carry-on or in any zipper pockets without having to worry about breaking anything. Charger works really well and it is the best compact one you can find in market. Love it and been using it for two months now and no issues!!” —SBREDDY
An easy adhesive phone card holder to keep all your credit cards and cash on your person, because if there’s ONE thing you know you’ll never lose, it’s your phone
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
A reusable, delightfully portable gel lint roller for quick lil’ touch-ups both at-home and abroad
A four-pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins to keep things from going “kaboom!!” in your carry-on
Promising review: “These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!” — TAG
A set of portable blackout curtain shades perfect for parents who use them for nap time or anyone staying in a brightly-lit area
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
A collapsible leakproof water bottle
A digital luggage scale perfect for anyone who likes to play chicken with the weight limits on various airlines
Promising reviews: “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
A machine-washable Airplane Pocket tray cover designed to slide seamlessly over an airplane tray to create an instant, deeply convenient hub
Promising review: “I used it last week and it was terrific. It fit everything: magazine, iPad, tissues, gum, glasses, phone, earplugs and water bottle. It stretched easily but tightly over the tray and both the flight attendant and my seat mates complimented me on it. I plan to use it every time I fly. It would be perfect for children, too. Highly recommend it.” — Sue G.
A ridiculously beloved, “Shark Tank”-featured Click & Carry grocery bag carrier to help you lift bulky, heavy bags while you’re traveling
Promising review: “TikTok made me buy it. This is great when you have a few bags and a box — for example, if you balance the bags, you can throw it over your shoulder and walk inside and have two free hands to carry the box, which is great. Product seems well built, and is comfortable on your shoulder or hand because of the padding.” — Hung
A hybrid hair tools travel bag/heat-resistant mat with lots of space for all your curling and straightening needs, plus a flap closure you can rest them on
A Snooz Go sleeper that’s a travel-friendly sound machine, Bluetooth speaker and night light all in one
A set of silicone “EarPlanes” designed with a twist-on structure to help relieve pressure that hurts your ears during altitude changes during landing and takeoff
Promising review:
“This product has changed my life. I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. My ears will be clogged up, and it is painful to swallow for a day or two after short-distance flights. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. You are supposed to insert them before the plane takes off and then before landing. I have found that it works best if I leave them in the entire flight from before takeoff until landing, but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude.” — Thomasina
A 60-pack of chewable toothpaste tablets so you have one less thing to worry about going “kaboom!!” in your carry-on
A minimalist-style silicone makeup bag because this case is so easy to clean that you’ll never have to replace it, not even when all of your liquid-based makeup leaks on the plane
Promising review:
“Love this item. So versatile. You can use for makeup, a book at the beach, or an e-reader to protect from sand or water in your bag. Many uses.” — Amazon Customer
A dry shampoo powder just as effective as the beloved aerosol ones that you might have trouble packing in a carry-on, if they’re too big (not to mention these are much more environmentally friendly!)
Promising review: “I was a little unsure about this product but wanted it for vacation to limit aerosols or liquids. I am mind blown! It smells great, doesn’t leave a residue and both volumizes and keeps my hair looking fresh. It also lasts for much longer than an aerosol if you’re someone who uses this daily or every other day. The bottle is small enough to not take up space, but I’ve had my first bottle for months and am barely through half. This will be my go-to from now on.” — E
A two-in-one contacts and glasses case
Promising review:
“Because of my job, I live out of a suitcase, and I am always worried if I need an extra set of contacts or a spare pair of eyeglasses. This is perfect, because I just put it in the bottom of my suitcase, and I am confident I have them both in one place. I got the pink case, and it’s very cute. Very happy with this purchase.” — N. Rivera
A set of two TSA-friendly travel bottles with pumps
A portable hair tie hub to make you the Hair Tie Hero you want to see in the world
Promising review: “If you’re anything like us, you are always forgetting a hair tie. Adding this to my keychain has been very useful. We are never having to scrounge around a purse or the car for one when we need it.” — Muhammad Wasiq Maskeen
A portable hanging luggage organizer for the ultimate lazy unpacker hack
Promising review: “I was able to pack seven outfits and have way more space in this organizer. I just packed the clothes in the organizer, closed it up, and placed it in my carry on. Once I got to the hotel, I just hung it in my closet. It would be perfect for cruises since their is never any drawer space and very little room to move around.” — jess
A cult-favorite adjustable infinity pillow designed with 360-degree support to best cushion your neck
Promising review: “We got a few different types of travel pillows for a red-eye to Europe and this was overall our favorite due to its versatility. The loop actually allows you to have various self supporting positions, and this will contort all sorts of ways to be a pillow, neck rest, arm rest… anything. It’s actually just good for any type of travel in general and got a lot of use on the whole trip. The material is soft and comfortable.” — Tom Shaw
A three-pack of storage scrunchies perfect for anyone who needs an extra pocket
Promising review: “I got these scrunchies so I could stash away money, lip balm, and car/house keys while enjoying a hike, at the beach, or going to festivals … basically places where you don’t want to be worried about carrying a lot or you don’t want people to know where your stuff is. I have very long thick hair and the scrunchie will go around my hair twice while in a ponytail or bun and it is comfortable.” — Amazon Customer
An intty-bitty travel face ice roller because taking a trip doesn’t mean your face doesn’t deserve the best part of its oh-so-soothing wakeup routine!
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