From backpacks to travel pillows, these are the essentials that make traveling smoother and more enjoyable.
My go-to luggage!
Merax 3 Pcs ABS Hardside Luggage Set TSA Lock
Won't travel without them! Great for family travel-allows you to combine luggage but still keep each person's stuff separate.
Packing Cubes
Love the hanging feature to keep toiletries organized and accessible
Hanging Toiletry Bag
Pack your flat iron while it's still hot! Love this organizer.
BAREFOOT CARIBOU Hair Tools Travel Bag
Love the hanging feature to keep toiletries organized and accessible
D&D Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag for Men
Perfect for those scenic arial shots!
DJI: Camera Drones
Folds flat for easy packing in a suitcase, great for packing drinks and lunches for the beach, a hike or for a road trip.
Collapsible Coolers For Travel
Never lose your passport--protect it and track it with an AirTag passport holder.
Airtag Passport Holder RFID Blocking Case
I never travel without an AirTag in my luggage. It tracks your luggage, in case your luggage is lost. I also have an AirTag in my passport and my wallet.
Apple AirTag
If you have to buy more than one, it is cheaper to buy a 4 pack
Apple AirTag 4 Pack - Track Keys, Wallet, Luggage
Essential for making sure your luggage isn't over the weight limit. Be sure to pack it in your suitcase so you can weigh it for your return trip. European airlines have weight limits on carry-on bags, too.
Luggage Scale
Allows you to see all of your make up at one time, no more digging through a bag or taking everything out to get to one item at the bottom.
Lay-n-Go Cosmo Drawstring Makeup Bag
Whatever you do, do not buy luggage tags with a buckle, they easily come unbuckled. Be sure your luggage tag is affixed with a plastic loop system, like these. My luggage was lost for 6 weeks due to a buckle-style luggage tag coming undone. I now use these exact luggage tags and highly recommend.
Mifflin-USA Luggage Tags Bulk Set
For underwater photos and video, as well as action photos and video. We never travel without ours. Be sure to get a floating handle accessory if you want to use it underwater.
GoPro HERO13 Black - 5.3K60 Video, 27MP Photo
Essential for using your GoPro underwater
The Handler Floating Hand Grip - GoPro AFHGM-003
Perfect travel camera--has an amazing zoom lens! I captured crystal clear close up photos of wildlife taken from a great distance.
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS 40x Zoom Camera
I don't travel without this! I wear it cross-body, allows me to have my phone easily accessible but my hands free. Perfect for hiking, sight-seeing, airport, and even from chair-lifts.
OUTXE Phone Lanyard
Must-have for European travel. A 2-in-1 outlet adapter and voltage converter insures your devices don't get fried.
TESSAN 220V to 110V Voltage Converter with 4 USB & 3 AC Sockets
Athletic water shoes are essential for hiking waterfalls, kayaking, water parks, etc.
SEEKWAY Water Shoes Men Women Adult Quick-Dry
Never travel without them! Great to use as a beach towel, picnic blanket, or even a blanket for the cold airplane. Easy to pack, lightweight, and dries quickly.
BAY LAUREL Turkish Beach Towel 39x71 Quick Dry
We have these in both the 35L and 40L. They are great for hiking or as a backpack for sightseeing. Lightweight, breathable and folds up into a small bag for easy packing. The side pockets are deep enough to hold a 40oz water bottle.
Venture Pal 35L Ultralight Foldable Backpack
Love my lighted travel makeup mirror. It's lightweight and easy to pack.
Rechargeable Travel Makeup Mirror with 72 LEDs
Make sure the waterproof phone case you buy is floating, not all of them float.
3 Pack IP68 Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch
For sleeping on an airplane
napfun Neck Pillow for Traveling
I have these in pink and use them on my long European flights. They are noise canceling which helps me sleep, and they have the AUX plug that will plug into the seat of the plane to watch the seat tv.
Soundcore Anker Life Q20 ANC Headphones
Great eye mask for airplane sleeping
MZOO Sleep Eye Mask
I have this and wear it hiking or sightseeing in the colder months. I've even worn it under my ski coat when skiing.
ORORO Women's Lightweight Heated Vest w/ Battery
I also have the heated jacket. Perfect for travel and also for those cold sports games.
