As a frequent traveler who does 1-2 long haul trips every year, plus a handful of shorter hops, here are all the items I can't live without, along with my favorite carry-on bag from BEIS.
The Beis Mini Weekender is my overall pick for most versatile carry-on/personal item. It holds a ton, with a zipper compartment on the bottom (I use it for shoes), a laptop sleeve, lots of pockets, and a structured top zipper that helps the bag pop o...
BEIS Mini Weekender in Beige
You never know when you're going to encounter a hotel bathroom with inadequate lighting…or need a quick mid-flight touchup. This rechargeable LED makeup mirror folds flat and takes up barely any space.
Rechargeable Travel Makeup Mirror
The genius of this power bank is in the 4 built in cables, great for cutting down on the charging cables you need to pack.
Charmast Portable Charger with Built in Cables
The Monos Metro Duffel is a great bag, but the real magic is in the detachable kit. I use it for all my in-flight essentials so I can stow the rest of my stuff in the overhead or under the seat.
Monos Metro Duffel + Kit
This zip top pouch makes a great toiletry bag, and has a separate structured compartment on the bottom to organize your jewelry. Jewelry should always, always stay in your carry on, NEVER in your checked bag ❤️
Mark & Graham Dual Travel Organizer
My favorite socks for a long-haul flight, I keep these in my bag for slipping on after boarding.
Cozy Earth Plush Lounge Socks
I'm never without a mini tube of Aquaphor when flying – it comes in handy for dry lips, cuticles, and undereyes.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
A no-brainer for watching inflight movies and running routes while on your trip.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds
This lightweight cashmere cardi from Quince takes up barely any space and makes the perfect layering piece on a chilly flight.
Mongolian Cashmere Duster Cardigan Sweater in Oatmeal
Wheels up, eye patches on. I wear these as long as possible on flights to help keep my eyes hydrated and de-puffed.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Under Eye Patches
No one should be navigating an airport or an airplane without hand sanitizer, and these Touchland sprays are my overall pick.
Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer
I always have a few Liquid IV packets in my travel bag. Golden Cherry is one of my favorite flavors – it tastes like red Starburst.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Golden Cherry
I've been working for myself for over 10 years now, and my Macbook Air goes wherever I go.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop
I do all of my Kindle reading – and lots of designing – on an iPad Mini.
Apple iPad Mini
It's always popping up on favorite things lists, and for good reason. I always keep one of these in my bag.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Reading glasses are a must for me and I love these Diff frames. I ordered mine in +0.75 strength with blue light protection.
DIFF Maisie Reading Glasses in Cream Tortoise
Cadence capsules are perfect for packing small quantities of travel necessities like Advil, melatonin, supplements…plus toiletries if you're carryon-only and need to conserve space.