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Travel Essentials I Swear By (from a Type A Packer Who’s Seen It All)
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items After decades of work trips and weekend getaways, I’ve narrowed down the best travel essentials for busy women. I’m Type A about packing … everything has to fit, function, and look good! Here are my top picks for suitcases, carry-ons, and accessories...
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Luggage & Bags
Packing Organizers
In-Flight Comforts
Essential Extras
Luggage & Bags
I’ve had this bag in White (retired shade) for over five years and it’s still holding strong. If I were to repurchase now, I’d definitely get this new “Salt White” shade. You can use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove any scuffs and it’ll look good a...
The Bigger Carry-On in Salt White
I truthfully don't use this as much as I use my Bigger Carry-On because I absolutely despise checking a bag. However, when I do need the extra space, it does the trick and I like that it's a matching set!
The Large in Salt White
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE this backpack for work travel. It's not the most chic or stylish, but it is an absolute workhorse. It holds my laptop and my travel monitor easily. And basically doubles as a second smaller suitcase. You can wear it on your ba...
Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack in Obsidian
I use this bag as a gym bag on my office days. On road trips, I use it to hold all my getting ready and glam tools (e.g., curling iron, makeup bags).
Luka Large Duffel
Packing Organizers
Packing cubes and toiletry bags keep me sane. If everything isn’t in its own little spot, I’ll lose it. These are the organizers that make packing and unpacking less of a mess.
This organizer is perfect for organizing your liquids for TSA screening. It's pricey, I know, but the dupes simply do not compare. It holds SO much, critical when you're trying to narrow down between products you need.
Small Clear Cosmetics Case in Black
When you’re basically trying to fit a checked-bag wardrobe into a carry-on, these compression cubes save me. They squish everything down, keep outfits organized, and somehow make it all fit without the zipper crying for help.
Compression Packing Cubes in Jet Black
I can’t stand digging through a black hole of products. This folding makeup bag opens flat so I can actually see everything at once. No more dumping my entire kit out on the hotel counter just to find mascara.
EACHY Large Waterproof Travel Makeup Bag
Shoes touching clothes? Absolutely not. I toss each pair into these disposable bags so they never touch the rest of my stuff. Bonus: I don’t feel bad throwing them out after a trip.
Clear Travel Shoe Bags 5 PCS 15.7x11.8"
I travel with half a pharmacy, so everything needs its own spot. This little ‘drugs’ bag makes me laugh and keeps all my meds and vitamins in one place instead of rolling around my suitcase.
Chenille Letters Clear Glitter Makeup Bag Black
In-Flight Comforts
Even on short flights, I want to be comfortable and not totally grossed out. These little upgrades make flying feel less painful.
My travel uniform is always a matching sweatsuit. Cozy, cute, and it keeps my hair and legs from ever touching those plane seats. If you know, you know. I love this one from Aritzia (I wear the black shade!).
Cozy Sweatfleece Perfect Hoodie | Aritzia US
My travel uniform is always a matching sweatsuit. Cozy, cute, and it keeps my hair and legs from ever touching those plane seats. If you know, you know.
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Jogger | Aritzia US
Noise canceling is non-negotiable on a plane. These drown out everything so I can actually relax. Plus, they look sleek and are a total vibe.
AirPods Max - Midnight
Kindle Scribe is my plane BFF. I can catch up on books or scribble out notes for work without digging for a notebook and pen in turbulence.
Amazon Kindle Scribe 16GB with AI & Pen
Essential Extras
Random stuff that saves the day. You only forget these once before they become permanent in your bag.
Hotel carpet after a shower? Absolutely not. I slide into these disposable slippers and toss them when I leave.
Juvale Disposable Slippers Men's 10/Women's 11
Hotel rooms never have enough outlets and I refuse to play musical chairs with chargers. This has everything I need in one spot so my phone, watch, and laptop all stay alive.
Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB C Charging Station 140W
Hand sanitizer is non-negotiable for me. This one smells amazing and doesn’t make my hands crack.
Glow Mist Revitalizing Hand Sanitizer