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38 Travel Products To Buy Right Now To Make End-Of-The-Year Traveling Easier
You’re going to be the smuggest traveler in the airport when you whip out this teensy 3-in-1 device charging cable and bring all your gadgets back to life.
1. A teensy2-in-1 nausea relief inhaler that can help with spontaneous nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and general queasiness (having a human body is hard). You can either use it as a scent inhaler or rub it directly on the tip of your nose for relief.
You can either use it as a scent inhaler or rub it directly on the tip of your nose for relief.
Check out a TikTok of the nausea relief inhaler in action.
Promising review: “Took this on my first cruise. Anytime that I started to feel woozy I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot — and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!” —Willy&Lilly
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of four).
2. A 3-in-1 charging cord to juice up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time. (It’s giving witchcraft??) This just solved all your “welp, everything’s dying and there’s only one outlet in this car/on this flight/in this teensy hotel room” problems for good.
Promising review: “Perfect for travel. I have one in my carry-on and the second in my computer bag. You can easily coil them up and tuck them into a side pocket. So far, they work very well and seem durable. I love the fact that you have all your bases covered with the USB-C, Lightning, and Apple Watch charger.” —Jane
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in nine colors and packs of two).
3. An Airplane Pocket tray cover that will slide seamlessly over an airplane tray to create an instant, deeply convenient hub — this comes with a number of pockets so you can keep track of all your devices, snacks, and other odds and ends without rooting around for them in the gross back pocket or your carry-on the whole flight. Bonus: This bb is an excellent way to prevent touching a germ-y tray, and it’s fully machine washable.
Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray table cover in action.
Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products.
I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane’s headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves!
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
4. A portable MagSafe charger and phone stand you can use to juice up your iPhone *and* two other devices at the same time, using the attached USB-C charging cables. This is a travel and “busy human” must-have for anyone who needs to keep their devices charged and doesn’t want to use up any extra space!
Check out a TikTok of the hybrid charger and phone stand in action.
Promising review: “I absolutely love this battery pack! It may be compact, but it’s powerful. With two USB-C ports, I can charge both my laptop and my phone, and the MagSafe option makes it super convenient for my iPhone. The built-in kickstand is a game-changer — I can watch YouTube videos while charging without juggling cords or propping my phone awkwardly. As an author, I’m constantly on the move, and this device has become an essential part of my ‘Go Bag.’ If you’re looking for a portable charger that’s sleek, versatile, and reliable, this is it. Highly recommend!” —Nicholas D. Hartlep
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in three colors).
5. A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag so easy to use that all you have to do is stick your clothes inside, zip up the bag, roll the bag, and watch all the excess air get squished out of them until your clothes magically shrink. Yes, maybe it’s only a weekend trip, but some of us need OPTIONS!!
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HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews, I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn’t require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion, I still couldn’t quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly, all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and made a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I’m never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny.
Psst — just note that airlines will still enforce weight limits, so don’t fly TOO close to the sun packing these up!!
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98.
6. An Apple-compatible locator tag that functions just like an AirTag, but at a more affordable price. Now you can slip it into a suitcase, carry-on, wallet, or any other valuables to keep track of them on chaotic trips. Bonus — this even comes with a waterproof case.
Promising review: “Bought one of these and so far I am quite satisfied with it. It paired super easily with the iPhone without using any third-party app (this is really what I wanted). I literally opened the ‘Find my iPhone’ app, went to ‘other,’ and added this tag right away. I shared it with my wife, and presto, now I can track my dog.” —Blay
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $27.99.
7. A trusty Tide To-Go stain-removing pen, because nobody wants to get a stain on their One Nice Top the first day of a trip and have to pull it out of the rotation until they get home. Enter these tried-and-true bad boys, which will take care of the problem in a pinch.
Promising review: “A friend of mine told me about these. Brilliant, I can’t believe I lived without them for so long! I’ve been wearing all black on business trips forever because I got tired of stained-white-top syndrome. The three-pack is perfect: one at home, one in the office, one in my travel bag.” —Cathy
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.99.
8. And a set of Tide Sink Packs you can use to do laundry right in the sink when you need to do a quick refresh while traveling, but don’t have access to laundry machines.
Promising review: “These are perfect for the one-item sink cleaning that occurs when traveling. I highly recommend it for those travel excursions where you want to clean one or two clothing items.” —LIFE_COMPOSED
Get a pack of three (with three mini loads each) for $4.99+.
9. A Benzene-free, travel-friendly applicator of I Dew Care’s dry shampoo powder so easy to use that you can just dab it on your hairline and rub it in for an instant, oil-absorbing refresh. Now your “no wash” days on vacation are a secret that you and your roots will never tell. 👀
Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action.
Promising review: “Will be buying again!! This is a fantastic product. I have incredibly thin hair that gets very oily very easily. This is the first product that I’ve tried that actually works! I am so very happy!” —Katie_0_Baker
Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available brown, dark brown, blonde, and in multipacks and bundles).
10. Wikki Stix, the ultimate in mess-free, silent, distracting fidgets for traveling kiddos — you can take these little wax sticks and push them into any shape you please, and stick them on surfaces without worrying about residue or marks. Parents especially love these for road trips, restaurant waits, and flights!
Promising review: “Such a fun toy. They’re easy to take to play with in a restaurant or while waiting. Very versatile. They can be made into just about anything. A fish, a bracelet, a rocket ship. They can be used many times.” —Nicole Hadley
Get it from Amazon for $5.25.
11. A travel “flossing” toothbrush with two layers of bristles — regular firm bristles, and longer ones that are ten times thinner to clean deep in between your teeth and gums to mimic flossing. Reviewers love how deep the clean feels, and also how soft it is on sensitive teeth!
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Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with “great” dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.
I’ve been using the regular-size version of this for over a year now, and I LOVE it! I used to use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I’m getting a much more satisfying clean from these — especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. My teeth feel genuinely ~squeaky clean~ after I use this, too.
Promising review: “This toothbrush is a new staple item for my on-the-go Invisalign bag. When I need to brush my teeth and don’t have time to floss before putting my aligners back in, this brush makes sure my teeth and mouth feel clean and removes debris in-between my teeth. The bristles are soft, this toothbrush is sturdy, and the different lengths of bristles help remove debris or help floss your teeth on the go. This brush also dries very fast in-between uses as well.” —V. Brown
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
12. A set of coin-size Portawipes, which are compressed towelettes you can expand in an instant to use as a face towel, toilet paper, or sturdy napkin while you’re on the go. (Psst — this is a must-have that a lot of parents SWEAR by.)
Check out a TikTok of the Portawipes in action.
Portawipes is a small business that specializes in personal care products for travel.
Promising review: “I kept some of these in my fanny pack and backpack while traveling. I used them when bathrooms didn’t have any toilet paper, and also for cleaning spills or washing my hands when out and about. Really nice peace of mind to have them around. Easy to use with just a few drops of water to make them expand, or add more for cleaning.” —Camille
Get a 100-pack (!!) from Amazon for $14.97.
13. A magnetic folding pill organizer with conveniently visible pill windows for easy access. Each has six small compartments for little pills, plus a large compartment for capsules and vitamins, making it ideal for trips where you might need a lil’ emergency pharmacy in your backpack but don’t want to take up space.
Promising review: “I purchased this because I saw them all over TikTok. As someone with chronic illness, I honestly carry around like 10 different pill bottles for ‘just in case’ situations. This little pill box is a great size. I love that it’s magnetic, and each little compartment fits a good amount of pills. It won’t fit a ton of Tums if that’s what you’re looking for, but the amount of space this has saved in my bag is amazing!” —Jasmin Salas
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
14. Menthol-Scented Breathe Right Extra Strength Nasal Strips to help relieve travel congestion, so you can get the peaceful, nonstuffy shut-eye you need on busy trips. Reviewers are especially in love with the soothing menthol and eucalyptus scent of these — you can scratch it to activate it and enjoy the vapor all night long!
Promising review: “Love these! They smell great but aren’t overpowering. Help with my deviated septum and work just as great as the extra strength tan ones. The lavender is usually my go-to, but this is a new favorite when I want a scented option.” —Sara Mastapasco
“Been using Breathe Right religiously for a few years now. I can’t get a good night’s sleep without them; they’re amazingly simple and work well. As an executive, I travel frequently and stay up late. I’ve found that five hours with them is equivalent to seven without. The lavender is a nice, clean touch, subtle and calming. I don’t see myself ever changing this to another brand.” —Sean
Get a pack of 26 from Amazon for $13.80.
15. A ridiculously durable, windproof Repel travel umbrella with a LIFETIME warranty, making it the true last umbrella you’ll ever buy. This uses Teflon and fiberglass ribs instead of flimsier aluminum, which helps it keep its shape in 85 MPH winds, and still manages to be super lightweight and compact for travel.
Promising review: “What I love most about it is its durability. Even on extremely windy days, it has consistently held its own without flipping inside out, which is truly remarkable. The automatic open and close function works smoothly, and the handle is comfortable to grip, making for a pleasant user experience. And, of course, it keeps me perfectly dry. If you’re looking for a sturdy and compact umbrella, I highly recommend this one! It’s perfect for travel and a reliable companion for everyday use.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 10 colors and multipacks).
16. A fully waterproof tricked-out travel backpack complete with *deep breath* two laptop sleeves, a shoe compartment, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB charging port, and a “wet bag” to keep sweaty clothes or liquids away from your tech. Oh, and it’s cute as a BUTTON to boot. Who gave this backpack the right to flex on other backpacks this hard???
Promising review: “I recently took a cross-country flight with my three kids. I really didn’t want to worry about checked bags getting lost, so maximizing our carry-ons was a priority. This backpack fit an unfathomable amount of stuff! Lots of zippers and compartments for everything from shoes to laptops/iPads, easy access compartments for cellphones and boarding passes, I fit tons of neatly folded clothes. The best part was that, fully loaded, it easily slid under the seat.” —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in four sizes and 38 styles).
17. A roll-on migraine stick made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help you soothe away headaches, which frankly have a lot of audacity interrupting your vacation.
Basic Vigor is a US-based small business specializing in all-natural migraine relief products.
Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins.
Promising review: “I’ve had migraines all my life — I’m 31 now. I’ve been on all kinds of prescriptions that work, but make me so sleepy… I’ve been using this stick for one week now, and it’s amazing! I rubbed it on at the first hint of a headache/migraine and it takes care of it fast. I haven’t taken a prescription migraine since I started using it.” —Amanda Braswell
Read BuzzFeed’s review of the migraine stick for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
18. A weighted eye mask that’s basically like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they’re hollowed out in the middle and won’t rest right on top of your eyes.
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Promising review: “Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of light. I love them. I would highly recommend. I’ll probably never sleep without them again.” —AJ
I bought these at the last second for a flight when I lost my way more expensive sleep mask, and can safely say “good riddance” to that old pair — I love this version way more. It’s perfectly contoured so it doesn’t rub my eyes or mess up my makeup if I’m traveling, the weight is satisfying without being distracting, and it adjusts super quickly and easily without every getting caught in my hair. Also the pink is just absolutely precious, so my little Glinda x Barbie heart is most pleased to show it off.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven sets).
19. And a delightfully affordable, reviewer-beloved travel neck pillow set complete with an eye mask and earplugs so the instant you hand over that dinner tray to the flight attendant you can go lights OUT on the rest of economy as comfortably as possible.
Promising review: “I used this pillow on flights from the eastern U.S. coast to Hawaii and back. The pillow was very supportive, and I appreciated that I could use it to lie back or to the side. The fastener strings were a nice touch to keep it secure, especially while sleeping. I sat in the window and aisle seats, and the pillow worked great for both (i.e., don’t need a window seat to lean against the wall). I have chronic neck pain, and the pillow helped me manage the pain during the long flights!” —Katie Sandlin
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in four styles).
20. A hands-free portable phone charger that will stick right onto your phone plug and chill there so easily that you might forget it’s there in the first place. This mini charger is designed to give you one full iPhone battery per charge, making it a lifesaver for busy humans, particularly ones who love traveling.
Check out a TikTok of the charger in action.
Promising review: “I used these several times for the past year, traveling for business and leisure. It is always a challenge to find an outlet at the airport since some airports do not offer a charging station. Using those types can also be a security risk. That’s why I love using these portable chargers. They are lightweight and fit in my travel handbag/or small backpack pocket. The portable chargers take about 30–35 minutes to fully charge if dead. Once charged, they charge fast and hold a charge for many hours.” —J
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
21. A pair of investmentworthy Loop Quiet 2 “hidden” earplugs designed with traveling in mind — this newly updated version is lightweight and flexible for a barely there fit that still manages to effectively muffle noise, whether you’re trying to get some shut-eye on a flight, focus during a work trip, or relax in a noisy city hotel.
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Psst — Loop makes a variety of “hidden” earplugs for concerts, focus, and even for kids. Check them all out on Loop’s Amazon storefront!
Promising review: “These are my third pair of Loop earplugs. I like using them in the car, on planes, at concerts, in class, and while sleeping. This is my first pair of the silicone ones which were much more comfortable to sleep in which I appreciated. If you are more sensitive to noises, I definitely recommend keeping these on you.” —Cash Tieman
Get it from Amazon for $20.95 (available in four colors).
22. Plus a set of silicone “EarPlanes” built with a twist-on structure to help relieve pressure that hurts your ears during altitude changes during landing and takeoff. Reviewers also swear by these for driving through altitude changes in the mountains and for helping with sinus pressure pain!
Promising review: “This product has changed my life. I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. My ears will be clogged up, and it is painful to swallow for a day or two after short-distance flights. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. You are supposed to insert them before the plane takes off and then before landing. I have found that it works best if I leave them in the entire flight from before takeoff until landing, but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude.” —Thomasina
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $19.26.
23. A set of luxurious Fomin antibacterial paper soap sheets that come in tea tree oil, sweet orange, and refreshing lavender scents, so even when you’re washing up in a cramped airplane bathroom, you can feel like the belle of the ball. Reviewers are especially obsessed with how well these lather with just a little water, giving them an effective, delectable-smelling clean!
Fomin is a small business that specializes in travel soaps and wipes.
Promising review: “Best thing ever. I work outdoors and I use this for my job. Doesn’t require lots of water either, but gets the job done. I actually bought it for my fishing trip and can’t wait to see how well it does.” —Amazon Customer
Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99 (available in single-scent packs, unscented, and larger packs).
24. A set of clear reusable shoe bags to keep the grime from your beloved sneakers and boots off your other clothes. This is especially handy if you’ve been somewhere muddy or rainy and don’t have time to dry out your shoes before you head home!
Promising review: “Love these! These are sturdy and large. I used them on a recent trip to pack boots and sneakers that I didn’t want to touch my clothes. They also came in handy for putting in my backpack on hikes to keep food and drinks separate and safe from leaking. I used one for storing a wet bathing suit after a swim. So many uses and take up little space!” —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of five for $5.99 (available in four colors and ten-packs).
25. A blister-preventing balm that will basically magic an extra layer between your skin and your shoe, so you can go on long travel adventures without worrying about getting big ole blisters on your feet without a bandage in sight.
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BodyGlide is a small business that specializes in chafe-preventing personal care products.
Promising review: “Miracle worker. This stuff is seriously magic. I glide it along problem areas on my feet AND the shoes, and I hardly ever get blisters anymore. Cannot recommend this enough!” —Alexandra
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
26. A Stasher makeup and toiletries bag so leakproof and easy to wash that it will become the MVP of travelers with beauty products. Plus, you KNOW when Stasher says leakproof, they sure mean it — this food-grade silicone is the same material they use for their iconic food storage bags, which is so durable you can literally put it in the dishwasher.
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Stasher is a small business that specializes in storage and meal prep products.
Promising review: “Good travel makeup bags. I use this bag for my makeup brushes, and I love it because it keeps them separate from my makeup, so they stay cleaner.” —Claudia
Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in multi-packs).
27. And a hanging cosmetic bag whose motto is “No beauty product left behind!!” This clear-pocketed compact bag fans out so you have all your beloved makeup and skincare at your disposal, converting any hotel bathroom into home sweet home.
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I will scream this thing’s virtues on every corner of this earth. I used this on an eight-day international trip. It fit a veritable arsenal of products — all of my skincare, makeup, hair supplies, toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant were wedged in the different pockets, and still compacted easily and went right into my carry-on backpack. It made setting up at the hotel a two-second process of hanging it up and having all my products instantly accessible to me and easy to put away. I cannot imagine traveling without it, especially now that I’ve used it on a multi-city trip where it was so handy to fold back up and take through several hotels. At one point, I forgot to properly close a lotion, and it exploded a bit, and the bag was super easy to clean from the inside!
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
28. An AirFly, a handy gadget you can use to connect your wireless headphones to the headphone jacks on flights so you can stream The Fault in Our Stars and bawl thousands of feet in the air again without dealing with the poor quality the airline’s headphones or shelling out $$ for them. Bonus: you can use these to connect to audio jacks on gym equipment and gaming devices, too!
Here’s what BuzzFeeder Chelsea Stuart has to say about them: “Last year, I splurged on some AirPod Maxes, and for the amount of money I threw down on them, I was determined to get as much use out of them as possible, and that included on plane rides. With the AirFly Pro, I can connect my headphones via Bluetooth and use the seat-back screen without having to fiddle with the free wired headphones they hand out that 1). have horrible sound quality and 2). don’t fit my ears in the slightest. (I swear my ear canals are tiny or something??)”
Promising review: “I saw this on TikTok and bought it instantly for an upcoming trip. I wish I had known about this sooner so I could enjoy in-flight entertainment without needing additional headphones. This allows for that, which is great. It works so well. My husband bought one as well. Highly recommend.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in four styles).
29. A subtle amber reading light that’s 99.94% free of blue spectrum light — aka, the light that signals to your brain that it’s daytime and keeps you up and attem. Now you can read your book at during the flight further without disrupting your circadian rhythms *or* bugging your neighbors with the harsh overhead.
Promising review: “This is a fantastic light! I use it every evening to continue reading while my son sleeps, it does not wake him or impede my sleep after I’m ready to go to bed. Great product.” —Brian Masters
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
30. A digital luggage scale perfect for anyone who likes to play chicken with the weight limits on various airlines. This gizmo will quickly and accurately let you know in pounds *or* kilograms how much your suitcase weighs just by attaching it to the handle and lifting — no clunky floor scales required.
Promising review: “I was looking for a lightweight luggage scale to ensure that when returning from vacation, my luggage was not overweight. This works amazing. Super lightweight and extremely accurate.” —Taziree
Get it from Amazon for $11.08+ (available in seven styles and in a two pack).
31. A set of homeopathic jet-lag pills to show all time zones and weary post-travel limbs who’s boss. This doesn’t have any side effects and won’t mess with your *actual* attempts to sleep, but may help you feel more refreshed after long flights or (sighs deeply) red-eyes.
According to the instructions, you should take them at take off and then every two hours and then again once you arrive to help with relaxation and combat sleepiness.
Promising review: “I heard about this product from my cousin who used it for a trip to Japan and it was very effective. I used it for a trip to Washington, DC, that had a number of stops and delays — total of 15 hours to get to my destination. I was comfortable upon arrival. The next morning I was ready for a work day.” —ELEANORE
Get a pack of 32 pills from Amazon for $19.99.
32. A pack of super lightweight collapsible travel hangers perfect for hotel rooms that only have two measly sad hangers or longer trips or camping excursions where you need an effective way to hang clothes up to dry.
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Here’s what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about them: “This is a product that I put in travel stories over and over and over again, and would always think, ‘Hmm, I should buy some.’ Once I booked my first-ever cruise, I knew that I needed to invest in these hangers to make the most of what I presumed would be a tiny closet for my cabin. These were super easy to slip into my super-packed suitcase and plenty sturdy for holding up a variety of stuff. In my pic above, you’ll see one collapsed and then one in use, with dips perfect for spaghetti or thin straps. So many hotel and rental places’ hangers don’t have those little dips, and my slip dresses are always slipping off of them. With these, I was able to put a variety of garments on them without anything slipping off — in fact, they work better at that than my regular velvet hangers I have at home!”
Promising review: “They are so lightweight and yet so durable. I can’t say enough good things about them. I love the fact that they come in their own bag so that I wouldn’t have several hangers flying around my suitcase. I love that now I don’t have to worry about how many hangers the hotel has. Another big bonus is that if you decide to do laundry, you can now hang up your clothes to dry. The hangers are very light, and they add relatively nothing to the overall weight of my suitcase. It is the perfect solution for my travel needs.” —P. Thomassen
Get them from Amazon for $9.98.
33. A chic minimalist silicone wedding band to temporarily replace the real one, so you can go on all kinds of travel adventures without worrying about losing or dirtying your actual ring.
Promising review: “I wanted a silicone band to wear at the gym and for travel, but wanted something different from the wide black bands that are so popular. This ring is cute, and it’s so comfortable I’m not aware I’m wearing it. I may be back to get more colors!” —Lindajf
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes 4–10, four colors, and a three-pack)
34. A compact travel cable organizer with two different pocketed compartments to keep your cords, earbuds, and chargers organized and safe — this is waterproof, so even if *you* get waterlogged on a trip or on your way to work, your gadgets and gizmos won’t.
Promising review: “This case has been amazing for storing my earbuds, various loose cable connectors, chargers, etc. I am using it right now on a trip, and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place. It is lightweight and fits easily into my one carry-on item when boarding the many flights I am taking. I’m pretty sure I will still be using it to keep all these items together and easier to locate when I return home! I am so glad I bought this!” —V. Elia
Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in 27 styles).
35. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins to keep things from going “kaboom!!” in your carryon as soon as you reach altitude. These extend to fit both full-size and travel-size toiletries like shampoo, sunscreen, foundation, or any other liquids you’d rather not find spilled all over your socks and underwear post-flight.
Rinseroo is a small business specializing in problem-solving cleaning, pet, and travel products.
Promising review: “These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!” —TAG
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two styles).
36. An airplane footrest, because yes, it IS possible to sit comfortably on a plane — all you have to do is hook this onto the tray table, and boom, instant elevation. (And a LOT less foot swelling to deal with post-flight!)
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Promising review: “This is a game changer when flying! Immediately takes the pressure off your legs and adds tons of comfort. I used it on an 11-hour red-eye flight for the first time and it was the best experience, aside from being in first class. Highly recommend! Even for short flights.” —Isa V.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
37. A lil’ snack pouch with a pop of 🌈 that Stoney Clover Lane fans will recognize as a cheap alternative the $$ version. Reviewers love that it keeps their carry-ons a bit more organized and that the clear exterior lets them see which treats they have in store.
Sage Nation is a small business specializing in quirky organizational pouches for travel and home use.
Promising review: “Lettering is spot on. Love the colors, and the clear bag makes it easy for kids to see what is available. Quality materials and construction.” —Lisa Stanko
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
38. A pack of Neuromints made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics designed to give you energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. All of the zing you need to keep your traveling energy up, with none of the crash. (Or 15 mid-afternoon trips to the bathroom!!)
Note: Each mint contains 40 mg of caffeine. According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 400 mg of caffeine is safe for most healthy adults.
NeuroGum is a small business that specializes in caffeinated gum and mints.
Promising review: “I’ve been using these NeuroMints for the past four years now, and absolutely love them. They have completely transformed my productivity — I’m not exaggerating. Coffee is great, but it gives me this high for like an hour or two followed by a horrible energy crash. These NeuroMints are on a whole different level. The level of focus and concentration I get from these is incredible. I guess their caffeine/l-theanine ratio is ideal because I am able to code for hours with these. They first got me through college, helping me focus on my studies. Now that I work in software, they keep my brain running.” —JetDriveSolutions
Get a six-pack with 12 mints each from Amazon for $24.99.
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