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My Travel Must-Haves as a Carry-On Cutie
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items I am a former overpacker who never would have thought that I could travel internationally without checking a bag, but here we are! These are the items that I always bring, that have really helped me!
Blocks out light really well and covers my ears to keep extra noise out. Silk is also really good for skin/hair!
Moonlight Shadow
Don't forget your meds! They say you're supposed to travel with the original prescription bottles, but I've never had trouble with airport security with these. For international travel, I print out my prescription data and keep those papers in my bag...
MEACOLIA 3 Pack Travel Pill Organizer
The water in other places doesn't always taste the best, so the filter really helps keep me hydrated!
Brita Premium 26oz Filtering Water Bottle with Filter - Night Sky: Reusable Plastic, 2-Month Filter Life, 0.25 Purification Time
I upgraded to this suitcase last year (after using the same rolly-bag for like 17 years), and I LOVE it. So lightweight and fits a ton!
The Bigger Carry-On in Sea Green
I have chronic migraines, so sleeping with my neck in a good position is really important. I have the big version of this pillow on my bed at home, and I always travel with this mini version! It takes up some space but is very worth it.
Original Travel & Camp Adjustable Pillow
I am not exaggerating when I say this is the ONLY travel pillow that allows me to sleep on planes. I actually got some rest on my last international flights! Such a relief to start a trip rested rather than in a sleep deficit. This is especially grea...
Trtl Travel Neck Pillow
These shoes are MAGIC. I just went on a weeklong trip with only this pair of shoes. They go with everything including nice dresses. Activities I've worn them for: hiking, swimming in the ocean, out to nice dinners, playing pickleball, walking literal...
Reef Water Vista
I especially love two games: Cozy Grove and Tiny Bookshop!
Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con
Tuck your loose pony or bun into the bonnet! Silk is key at preventing damage.
YFONG 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Bonnet for Women
I use the big version of this at home, and I keep this in my travel bag so it's ready to go.
aveda wooden mini paddle brush
I prefer the oversized version because I have a lot of hair! I always make sure I have one in my underseat bag.
KAXI Lay Down Hair Claw,
My underseat bag! I was considering bigger brands and almost spent over $100. I'm so glad I bought this instead. It's inexpensive and perfect for what I need. Holds a lot of stuff, has the ideal amount of organization (including an external water bot...
BAGSMART Crush Tote Bag for Women, 20L
I have no idea what this is made of, but you can toss a wet bar of soap in here, and when you open your suitcase again, the soap is dry and not at all mushy. Takes up way less space than the plastic soap boxes and is much more effective!
Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case
I was considering toothpaste tabs to conserve space, but these reusable tubes make way more sense! And in my experience, they hold more toothpaste than indicated, though I suppose that depends on how much paste you usually use to brush your teeth!
Matador Refillable Toothpaste Tube Set of 2
I'm usually a Liquid IV person, but these tablets take up a lot less room than LIV packets, so I always get them for travel! I drink an electrolyte water first thing every morning.
nuun Hydration Sport Drink Vegan Tabs - Tri-Berry
Litesmith is one of the best places to get mini bottles to decant your products! Everything is great quality.
Litesmith Mini Bottles
Muji also has a variety of mini bottles! I find that they don't have quite as many sizes/options as Litesmith, but they're great quality too!
PET Cylinder Pump Bottle
Apparently decanting sunscreens is really bad, so I always make sure I pack a mini body sunscreen! This one is 2.4 oz so it's TSA compliant but still lasts quite a while even with daily use.
2.4 oz PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen with Sunflower Extract - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty