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The Best Flight Essentials for Stress-free Travel
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items I’ve tested a lot of the flight must have list and these are the ones that made the cut. I bring these on every trip. From comfort hacks to smart tech these items keep me sane while I’m in the air.
Sections
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Luggage I Love
Health and Hygeine
Entertainment and Tech
Comfort and Sleep
Luggage I Love
This is the luggage my husband and I use on our travels. We honestly have more pieces of luggage (thanks Japan and Shopping) than this but these are my favorites.
We each have an away carry on (regular size) and “The Large” in Coast blue and Navy Blue
Carry-On Luggage | Away: Built for modern travel
This is my daily backpack for work. I love it. I also use this for my personal item on shorter flights.
Nordace Siena Smart Backpack 15.6" USB Beige
This is the item I use for my personal item on international flights where I might need to grab more stuff in the middle of the flight. My husband uses this one too.
MATEIN Carry On Expandable Travel Backpack 40L
I love these so much. I've bought a set for myself and my husband. I also use these to take gym clothes to and from work.
8/4 Set Deluxe Compression Packing Cubes Travel
These compression bags are the only reason we didn't come home from Japan with 1 additional new roller bag. These compressed the crap out of our clothes and kept us under the checked bag limit.
6 Pack Vacuum Storage Bags with Hand Pump
We used this on our first trip to Japan. We put our clothes in here and our souvenirs in the roller bag. I love how small this bag packs down.
Bago 40-140L Waterproof Foldable Duffel Bag
These kept me organized. I kept some essentials in the medium sized bag and put those in my personal item. Then once I was out and about and walking, I took the smallest bag and added it to my purse. So convenient.
Go Pouch Set
I love this bag. I bought two for my trip, one as limited edition and the other is black. I literally wear the limited edition bag with everything and the black baggu is still packed in my luggage, waiting for my next trip.
Medium Nylon Crescent Bag
Health and Hygeine
These are the items I have in my personal item. Some of these I use during the flight and others are the first things I use when we touchdown.
I don't trust the airplane sink water for brushing my teeth so I use these to refresh on long flights.
cleaings® Mini Disposable Toothbrushes 24ct
Clean teeth. Enough said. I use these to ensure my teeth stay clean after in flight meals and on the group. They also come with a cute carrying case for your purse.
Holy Rose Portable Dental Floss Picks Dispenser
This is my go to hand sanitizer. I keep one of these in my purse. This is perfect to keep your hands clean during travel.
Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer Trio Set
I keep these in my purse because even in Japan, public restrooms can be nasty. Airport bathrooms are also gross.
MA CHÉRIE Disposable Toilet Seat Cover 60 Pcs
This spray kept my face feeling fresh on our last flight to Japan.
Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray 1oz
Entertainment and Tech
13 hour international flights are a breeze with these items.
I got this in blue so it's easy to see and to make sure I didn't forget it. This was the perfect buy to keep everything charged.
40W USB C Wall Charger 2-Pack, PD+QC3.0
I love my airfly. It made connecting the IEF to my headphones so easy. I used this on all of my domestic flights on our last trip.
Twelve South AirFly Pro Deluxe Bluetooth Audio Transmitter
We bought our switches on our last international flight. It was a game changer. We were not bored. If we got tired of movies we had games to play. When my husband was sick, he stayed in the room playing the switch.
Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue & Red Joy-Con
Comfort and Sleep
Long flights don’t have to feel exhausting. These are my go-to comfort items that make it easier to relax, rest, and actually get some sleep in the air. From neck pillows and eye masks to slippers, these essentials keep me comfortable and help me lan...
I like this, it is a little thick but it's worth the space it takes up. I use this in the office when I'm not traveling.
EverSnug Travel Blanket & Pillow - 65x40, Grey
I have the pink mask. It makes sleeping on a plane easy. Especially if you don't have an amenity kit.
MZOO Luxury 3D Sleep Eye Mask for Side Sleepers
I bought these for my husband's birthday. He loved them on our flight. He was able to play the switch or watch the IFE easily.
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
These are my travel headphones. They worked fine. They didn't fully noise cancel but it was better than it would have been without.
Soundcore Q20i ANC Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
These travel slippers are great for the plane and for the hotel room. I bought these for myself and my husband.
Comfysail Foldable Open Toe Towelling Slippers