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Travel Essentials
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items After years of long flights and international trips, I've figured out exactly what makes travel less stressful and more comfortable. This list is everything I genuinely pack, nothing added just to fill space. If it's here, I've used it and kept coming back...
Sections
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✈️ In-Flight Must-Haves
Bags & Luggage
What Actually Fits in My Suitcase
🔌 Tech Essentials
How I Keep My Stuff From Getting Lost or Stolen
👟 Walking All Day Essentials
✈️ In-Flight Must-Haves
These are the items I always keep in my carry-on to stay comfortable during long flights.
I like how this can attach to the headrest so it can help support you neck and don't wake up with a sore neck
Travel Pillow for Long Flight
I like to wear these on a long flight. At times, it can be hard to walk around or stand, so I feel better wearing these.
Compression Socks
Comfy travel neck pillow that provides real neck support for long flights and the airport.
Travel Neck Pillow
I like bringing a good book to read on long flights. This one was a good read, it made the flight go by quicker.
Mexican Gothic
Bags & Luggage
These are the bags I personally use and trust for travel. They’re durable, practical, and worth the investment.
This carry-on is definitely on the pricier side, but it’s been 100% worth it for me. I love the olive green color, and the quality feels super solid. It rolls smoothly, holds a lot, and feels reliable. We usually travel with a carry-on + duffel bag (...
Away - The Carry-On
This duffel bag has been one of my favorite travel purchases. It’s very roomy, lightweight, and easy to carry. I use it all the time, and it holds up really well. It’s perfect as a second bag for travel, especially if you plan to bring souvenirs back...
Large Duffel
A roomy travel bag that fits my airport essentials and still slides under the seat.
Landon Carryall Bag - Medium
Perfect to check the weight of your luggage to avoid fees.
Portable Digital Hanging Baggage Scale for Travel
What Actually Fits in My Suitcase
These make packing so much easier and keep everything organized, especially when you’re living out of a suitcase.
I love these packing cubes because they help keep everything organized in my suitcase organized. The set is the perfect mix of sizes for clothes, underwear, accessories, and smaller items. They’re lightweight but durable, and the zippers hold up well...
Packing Cubes Set
I’m an overpacker, so this is a lifesaver, and the hand pump doesn’t take up much space.
Vacuum Storage Bags
This travel laundry bag is 100% worth it. It keeps your dirty clothes separate from your clean ones, making staying organized while traveling so much easier. It’s also great if you’re moving between multiple locations. Another bonus is that laundry s...
Travel Laundry Bags with Handles
🔌 Tech Essentials
My travel tech staples that keep everything charged and working no matter where I’m traveling.
A must-have for international travel. Works in tons of countries and lets you charge multiple devices at once.
Universal Travel Adapter 6A 30W 5 USB C/A Ports
Easy-to-use portable charger with built-in cables, great for travel days and long airports.
Portable Charger w/Cables
I used this in Italy in October and it was a lifesaver. Quiet enough that I forgot I had it on, and the battery lasts all day.
Portable Neck Fan USB Rechargeable 3 Speed
didn't think I needed this until I showed up to a nice dinner in a wrinkled blouse. Small enough to fit in a carry-on and heats up fast.
Travel Steamer
If your airline's entertainment system only has a headphone jack, this is the fix. I used mine on a 10-hour flight and it made a huge difference.
Twelve South AirFly SE Bluetooth Audio Adapter
How I Keep My Stuff From Getting Lost or Stolen
These are simple items that help me feel more secure while traveling and make it harder to lose important things.
Easy to pack and really convenient to have throughout the trip.
Adjustable Crossbody Phone Lanyard
I use these so the AirTag doesn't just rattle loose inside my bag. Makes it easy to spot and stays put. Simple but necessary if you're actually using AirTags.
AirTag Case
I'm an anxious traveler — the thought of my luggage getting lost genuinely stresses me out. Having one of these tucked inside gives me real peace of mind. Worth every penny.
AirTag
I bought these for travel because they’re great for securing your bags in high-traffic areas, especially in places known for pickpocketing. Super helpful for clipping zippers together and keeping personal belongings more secure.
Nite Ize LSB3-01-R6 S-Biner SlideLock #3
👟 Walking All Day Essentials
I can easily walk 8–10 miles on a travel day between the airport and sightseeing. Shoes are not where I cut corners. These are the three I rotate through all day, comfort, no blisters.
My go-to travel sneaker. I can walk in these all day and they go with basically every outfit.
Women's Time Off Sneaker
Super comfortable walking shoe for long travel days. Great support and perfect if you’ll be on your feet a lot.
Women's Solimar
A comfortable everyday sneaker that’s still a little more stylish. Easy to dress up or down while traveling.
Women's Time Off Win Lace Sneaker
🧴 Toiletries & Mini Containers
My favorite travel-friendly toiletries and containers that make packing liquids easy and stress-free.
This bag holds all of my toiletries that I bring with me on trips!
Hanging Toiletry Bag
I love this travel bottle set because it makes packing toiletries so much easier. The bottles are durable, easy to fill, and the sizes are TSA-friendly. They fit perfectly in my packing cubes or toiletry bag and don’t leak, which is honestly everythi...
Travel Bottle Set
I use this for daily vitamins plus anything I might need on the road, pain reliever, Dramamine, whatever. The compartments are labeled by day which actually helps when your schedule is off.
Travel Pill Organizer
TSA requires your liquids in a clear bag anyway this one is sturdier than a zip-loc and actually looks good. I use the emerald color so I can spot it fast in my bag.
Small Clear Cosmetics Case in Emerald
The Small Stuff That Saves the Trip
Small items that don’t seem important until you need them. I always keep these in my personal bag when traveling.
I go through this constantly before eating, after security, after touching anything on the plane. I keep one in my personal bag and one in my carry-on so I'm never digging for it.
Hand Sanitizer
The first thing I do when I sit down on a plane is wipe down the tray table, armrests, and screen. It takes 30 seconds, and I always feel better for it. These are flat enough to slip into any pocket.
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
You can bring these empty through TSA and fill them at the water fountains after security.
32 oz Reusable Bottle
A travel-friendly body butter that keeps skin soft and hydrated. The mini size is easy to pack, and the whipped argan oil formula adds moisture after showers or long flights.
Whipped Argan Oil Firming Body Butter - Travel size
Small enough to forget it's there until you need it. I've used it more than I expected, blisters mostly, but also random scrapes from walking around all day. The packaging is cute but it's genuinely practical.
Welly
pack a lot of dark clothes and they show everything. This takes up almost no space and I've been glad to have it every single trip, usually right before a nicer dinner out.
Travel Lint Roller
A travel essential for flights and long days out. I always keep these in my personal bag.
Kleenex Pocket Packs