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Travel Essentials
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items After a couple of years of traveling, especially on long flights, these are my go-to travel essentials. Everything on this list is curated from what I actually use and still travel with today.
Sections
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✈️ In-Flight Must-Haves
Bags & Luggage
Packing Like a Pro
🔌 Tech Essentials
🔒 Keeping My Stuff Safe
👟 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.
A must-have for long flights if you want to sleep comfortably and stay supported the whole way.
Travel Pillow for Long Flight
Comfy travel pillow that provides real neck support for long flights and the airport.
Travel Neck Pillow
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
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
Roomy fit that’s comfortable to use while traveling and throughout a trip.
Crescent Nylon Crossbody Sling Hobo Bag
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
Packing Like a Pro
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
It came in handy, great way to help you cool off. It wasn't loud either, sometimes I would forget I had it on.
Portable Neck Fan USB Rechargeable 3 Speed
Handy travel steamer that quickly smooths wrinkles out of clothes.
Travel Steamer
Incase you need to connect to bluetooth on the flight to watch movies
Twelve South AirFly SE Bluetooth Audio Adapter
🔒 Keeping My Stuff Safe
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
Helpful to add to the airtag to keep safe.
AirTag Case
Perfect for keeping track of your checked luggage.
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
Comfortable shoes are a must for travel. These are my go-to picks for long walking days.
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
Great pill orangizer for traveling
Travel Pill Organizer
Makes airport security way easier
Small Clear Cosmetics Case in Emerald
✨ Little Things That Matter
Small items that don’t seem important until you need them. I always keep these in my personal bag when traveling.
Must-have for traveling, especially in airports and public spaces.
Hand Sanitizer
A travel essential for flights and long days out. I always keep these in my personal bag.
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
Mini first aid kit I like to keep on hand.
Welly
Perfect to keep on hand while traveling, at times, lint is noticeable on dark clothes.
Travel Lint Roller
A travel essential for flights and long days out. I always keep these in my personal bag.
Kleenex Pocket Packs