1. A waterproof Kindle for all you bookworms who love to read any chance you get. Instead of carrying a few of your favorite novels with you (ugh, heavvvvvy) just take this handy device that can hold all the books you can dream of! 

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Here's what Haley Zovickian has to say about it: "I recently bought a Kindle and it has, no exaggeration, revolutionized my life. I love mine for so many reasons — it's truly helped me incorporate my love of reading into my often hectic life, and all my titles literally live inside of this half-pound wonder gadget, so I can switch between books super easily. For traveling, this is a literal dream. I don't have to pick between titles and then regret the entire trip that I didn't bring the one I left at home — and, as any book lover knows, traveling with books is heavy as hell, and the Kindle literally completely eliminates that weight. Traveling will never be the same for me." 

Promising review: "I LOVE reading and being able to access a book anywhere with this thing. It is easy to navigate, very easy to read and adjust the brightness or how warm the light is. It doesn't auto adjust, but I don't need that feature. I've read in bright sunlight to dark rooms, and it's always been so clear. You can adjust the font and use the library to search whatever books you want. Makes packing books for traveling very easy. Battery life lasts me two weeks if I'm reading every day for a few hours. You have to have internet and it only shows books. This is not a tablet to surf the internet or use other apps on." —R@L0

Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in 8GB and 16GB sizes, three colors, and with or without ads).

2. A set of travel compression cubes so you can make better use of your carry-on suitcase and fit more outfits because you can never have too many. All you have to do is pack your clothes, zip it up, compress the bag, and it's ready to go!

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Promising review: "Must-have traveling accessory. Best way to pack a suitcase! I’ll never go back to stuffing everything in on its own. These compartments held way more than I imagined and kept me organized. I will definitely add more to my collection. Makes a great gift for frequent travelers too!" —Lisa

Get them from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in 10 styles and in packs of two, three, or six).

3. A shoe bag because there's nothing worse than opening your bag to see dirt all over your brand-new vacation dress. It'll keep at least three pairs of shoes compact (some reviewers say it can fit five!) instead of rolling around in your carry-on taking up unnecessary space.  

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Promising review: "You can totally fit three pairs of shoes in this! (Size 6.5 female shoe, fit heels, wedges, and sandals.) I bought two and will absolutely be buying more for my husband. 10/10 would recommend! I travel frequently, and I always overpack; this helped cut down space and stress immensely!" —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in nine colors and patterns). 

4. A 50-count set of laundry soap sheets if you need take your clothes for a wash but don't want to buy a gigantic jug of detergent that's probably going to end up in the trash or left behind. Plus you'll be able to rewear your outfits several times so you won't have to pack as many!

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These work best with hand washing!

Promising review: "This came SO in handy during my vacation to Europe! I was making lots of different stops to places with different types of weather. With these laundry soap sheets I was able to wash my clothes in the sink — letting me pack just the right amount of clothes for all the different places I went." —Katie Fujarski

Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $9.95. 

5. A jewelry organizer to bring all your bling with you because it's not a vacation without it! You'll be able to bring all your fave bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings because there's a designated spot for all of them. Plus this takes up a heck of a lot less space compared to jewelry boxes.

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Promising review: "Best jewelry travel pouch ever. Plenty of room for all my travel jewelry needs. Half the size of previous pouches I have tried and holds more than any of them." —T Rex Mom

Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).

6. A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer so you can bring your medication with you on the go — without the bulkiness of the bottles. It comes with eight compartments so you can carry your daily and emergency pills in here. Runny nose? Upset stomach? Headache? Have no fear, your meds are here! 

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Promising review: "My husband and I travel a lot and take a number of prescription drugs. It was always a hassle accessing our medication when needed, so I purchased this organizer to make things easier. I used a label maker and labeled each little compartment and it has performed wonderfully. I highly recommend this organizer to anyone who travels and needs medications throughout the day." —Jacqueline

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two color combos).

7. A wireless portable charger because having a dead phone is just such a pain in the *you know what* — especially when you're not in the comfort of your safe home. Instead of packing those massive power banks, just toss this tiny but mighty lipstick-size charger into your bag!

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It lasts for one full iPhone charge so just be sure to recharge it before you use it again!

Promising review: "I got my iWalk before heading to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon and let me tell you, this is definitely a smart purchase. I loved it so much I ordered a second one for my nephew. I love that it's small enough to throw in your pocket or purse. This makes a great addition to your travel items and holds a charge very well." —treblecl8f

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+(available in seven colors). 

8. And a compact, all-in-one international travel adapter so you don't have to buy or bring separate adapters when you travel outside of the country. It comes with two USB outlets, one USB-C outlet, and one socket — what more do you need?!

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The charger can be used in Mexico, Canada, the UK, the UAE, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

Promising review: "LOVE this adapter! I travel from time to time internationally and have always used just the 'standard' adapters found in airports. Could not pass up the opportunity to purchase this one after reading the reviews. Exceeded my expectations of what it was capable of. Used on a recent trip to Germany and it handled everything needed — laptop, cell phone (USB ports are so very welcome), alarm clock, dryer, etc. Did not miss a beat on the power provided. And, it is also attractive looking ;-) Thank you for making such a great, dependable product!" —Monkey 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 

9. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount to watch your downloaded movies or shows on your phone rather than you lugging that big ol' laptop around in your bag. You can mount it onto the tray or even your carry-on so you can keep yourself entertained while you're at the gate two hours too early. 

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Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra long haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers. However, I find myself using it a lot outside of travel too! Work-wise, I've clamped it onto my office desk shelving to hold my phone at eye level beside my computer. At home, I simply clamped it to a deck of cards and it turns into a versatile stand that I can place on any flat surface. Heck, I've been using it to hold my phone comfortably at eye level while watching videos in bed. It's extremely well-built and I find myself fidgeting with it all the time. Thus far it still feels solid and I don't anticipate breaking it any time soon. Even if it does break, I'll be happy to buy another one or two of it!" —Earendil

Get it from Amazon for $12.97 (available in three colors). 

10. Silicone travel bottles because hotel toiletries just don't work as well as your fave products. Every bottle is TSA-friendly, so just fill each of these babies up with you hair or skincare products and you're ready to go!

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*Plus,* decanting your creams and liquids into these babies will free up space in your carry-on and spare you weight. 

PS: It also comes with pre-printed labels and a handy, clear zipper pouch!

Promising review: "Just took a trip to the Dominican Republic and used carry-on luggage only throughout the entire trip, never once was questioned about the size. The bag they are in seems thin but it worked great to put bottles back in as well as some smaller items fit in the bag too, like lip gloss, mascara, and such. The holes are big enough to get your product in to the bottles without any complications. My fiancé and myself had plenty of shampoo, conditioner, sunblock and lotion for seven days. Highly recommend these bottles, they are perfect for carry-ons!!" —Stephanie Miller

Get a set of four 3-ounce bottles from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in a variety of sizes and colors).

11. A packing checklist so you'll be able to travel worry-free because you know you packed all the essentials. Just refer to this list to make sure you're not packing anything you don't *need* because that'll only end up taking up extra space in your bag.

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Promising review: "We travel frequently and have two children. As any parent knows, packing for yourself and your children can be overwhelming (especially for a trip longer than a few days). I have found this list to be a lifesaver and I also give it as a gift for other traveling families. It is easy to plan, organize, and list out items that are easily forgotten. You can also list the quantity of each item needed. It has a variety of clothing options and space to add more. Overall, wonderful purchase and has likely saved me many forgotten items!" —I-really-bought-this

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in two colors and a roadtrip option). 

12. A blissfully comfy, ergonomic Trtl neck pillow to prevent your head from rolling down while you sleep on that uncomfy plane seat. It also acts as a scarf because as we all know, those planes get chilly. Plus it'll take up way less space in your bag compared to those bulky U-shaped pillows.

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It also easily attaches to backpacks and luggage handles, weighs less than half a pound, and is machine washable!

Promising review: "The Trtl Travel Pillow has been a game-changer for my journeys. Its super soft neck support and added shoulder support create a comfort haven. The cozy cushioning makes it feel like a cloud for my neck. I love how lightweight and easy to carry it is, making it a perfect travel companion. The fact that it's machine washable is a huge plus but after a wash it was not exactly like the new one. Overall, it's become an essential item for my travels, providing unparalleled comfort and convenience. Highly recommended!" —Kasra

Get it from Amazon for $61.49+ (available in four colors).

13. A carry-on friendly travel Gillette razor because bringing a full razor means extra space being taken up. It comes with a teeny tiny handle and avocado-oil infused lubrication!

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It comes with one handle and one blade refill!

Promising review: "I got this for a vacation and it was great! The little carrying container is awesome, and keeps you from having a weird, loose razor floating around in your suitcase. Plus the heads are the same as a regular-sized razor, so you can keep using it when that one is worn out!" —Tegan H

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

14. An Alleyoop makeup pen that'll replace your highlighter, eyeliner, lip liner, and brow pencil — a 4-in-1 product that you possibly can't resist! If you're running really low on space in your carry-on or personal bag, just drop this in there without having to worry about bringing the full-sized products with ya.

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Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jasmin Sandal has this and loves it: "I didn't realize I'd ever use a makeup product in my 20s that had the ability to transport me back to something I used in sixth grade, but here we are; and here I am using a multitool pen... for my face. I gotta say, I love the concept of the Pen Pal from Alleyoop! After using all of the functions (eyeliner, highlighter, lip liner, eyebrow pencil) and as someone who LOVES makeup but was applying as little as humanly possible during lockdown, I think it’s a great tool for anyone looking to streamline their routine. It's ideal to use for touch-ups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m. The brow pencil is particularly soft and pigmented, and filled in my eyebrows quickly. I just adore the ease of application of each product, and appreciate the universal, does-it-all-for-you concept. Plus, it saves me so much room in my already overflowing makeup bag!"

Promising review: "The only product you'll ever need. I absolutely LOVE the Pen Pal, especially for travel. It's so nice and convenient to have a tool for brows, highlighter, bronzing, eyeliner, and lip liner all in one. Sometimes you have to "warm up" the liner a little bit on your skin but it's so smooth and pigmented." —theshirshow

Get it from Amazon for $20(available in two shades).

15. A compact, carry-on friendly portable espresso maker if you're just one of those people who *needs* coffee to survive — can't say no to a cup of joe! You can use Nespresso pods with it and is 100% hand-operated, meaning you don't need batteries or electricity. 

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Promising review: "The best thing for traveling ever!! I have to have espresso every morning and most small hotels and gas stations don't have espresso coffee so this is perfect! Easy to use. The cleaning takes 30 seconds; just rinse with water and let it dry." —Joanna Verdeja

Get it from Amazon for $54.90 (and here are some Nespresso pods to go with it).

16. A Dagne Dover carryall duffle bag that's literally practicality at its finest. It'll keep your laptop safe with its padded pocket, your dirty clothes separated from the clean ones, and so much more! It even comes with a sleeve on the outside so you can strap it onto your luggage handle. But wait, I haven't even gotten to the best part yet — it fits *perfectly* under the airplane seat! 

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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma McAnaw owns this very bag and raves about it: "I use this every time I travel — and I never, I mean NEVER, check bags. I even took this with me to Amsterdam and easily packed about four sweaters, DOC MARTENS, and all my undies and toiletries. To be fair, I wore the same pants for four days (I am cheap, guys), but I never felt like I needed more space. And yes — even Spirit lets me take this."

Promising review: "LOVE this bag!! It's the perfect size for me. Fits perfectly under an airplane seat and has ample room for all my carry-on stuff/ simple weekend getaway. I also love how it slides onto my roller bag. Did I mention that I get LOTS of compliments on it, too??" —ChicagoJM

Get it from Nordstrom for $215 (available in four colors).

17. A collapsible water bottle because hydration is important but so is precious carry-on space. When you pull this out of a packed bag, you'll feel like the next Mary Poppins.

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Promising review: "Bought three of these for our summer European vacation. Lightweight and easy to pack into a small crossbody bag, latch on to a belt bag easily too. We took these with us everywhere! Filled in the airport for use on the plane. Put in the freezer overnight to freeze the water for use during the hot summer days in Italy. Great for use with the Italian Nasone (Little Fountains) where you can fill up water bottles with very cold water throughout the Italian cities. Was a must have in Rome! Washed then we’ll upon receiving and then no longer had the plastic smell and never tasted bad at after the initial washing." —M. Michael

Get it from Amazon for$9.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

18. And a reusable collapsible coffee cup that is so slim, compact, and definitely weighs a lot less than your stainless-steel tumbler. It's perfect if you don't want to spend $$$ at a cafe but demand you can take coffee to go at all times on your vacay.

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It's also microwave-safe! Note that the 12-ounce size does not include a straw, but both the 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes do.

Stojo is a small biz founded by three New York dads who wanted a better way to get their convenient coffee fix without all the waste. Now they make stylish collapsible essentials in a variety of sizes and colors, including bottles and food storage containers.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Danielle Healy has this and loves it. She writes: "This is of the first zero-waste swaps I made and I've never looked back. If you buy to-go coffee – whether you're jet-setting or just grabbing a mid-day pick-me-up — this cup is a must-have. So long as you remember to bring it, it's all the convenience of to-go coffee with none of the waste. It's leakproof and, when you're all done, it collapses down teeny tiny and can be tossed back in your bag. Oh! And it comes with a straw, so all you iced coffee lovers can get in on the action, too."

Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in four sizes and in 24 colors).

19. A Hairbrella if you've been planning to go to Hawaii for quite a few months now and to your dismay, the forecast calls for a storm all week. Well, the weather won't be raining on your parade because this stain-lined cap will protect your hair without drying it out or causing it to frizz! It folds up tightly and it sure beats having to pack an umbrella. 

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Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that specializes in hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather. 

Promising review: "Works like a charm! So...of course the day I get my hair done, an unexpected torrential downpour occurs and I have NO umbrella. But...I DID have my Hairbrella in my bag! This was the first time I would get to try it out since I purchased it so I was REALLY hoping it would live up to its hype. I loosely pinned my hair up with a few bobby pins, secured that sucka in place and took off! While I looked like I just exited a dunk tank after my valiant sprint to my car, my hair was BONE DRY!!! 🙌🏾 Not a drop of moisture hit my hair. Hairbrella is the TRUTH!!!" —Lina

Get it from Amazon for $39+ (available in 10 colors).

20. A plush microfiber makeup-removing cloth, that's just like the MakeUp Eraser but cheaper and works *exactly* the same, to remove ALL makeup (yes, even waterproof mascara) with just water. WATER. Who needs that enormous bottle of micellar water? Not you!

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Promising review: "This is incredible! I can't believe how well this works! I travel a lot for work and usually take makeup remover wipes because of the liquid restrictions for travel, but they are expensive and heavy. I have been using this cloth all week and LOVE IT! A bit of warm water and everything comes off in a few easy swipes. I am super excited to travel with this. It weighs nothing and rolls up to take very little space. I am ordering another for my mom who also travels. Highly recommend!" —KT

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five colors).

21. A tried-and-true Tide stain-removing pen for your little ~oopsies~ when you don't have a washing machine on standby. Plus it's so tiny, you'll be able to fit it into any bag even if you swear you literally have no room left.

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Promising review: "This amazing little stain stick can save the day! It is easy to use and provides amazing results. I keep one in my purse, in a suitcase when traveling, and in the car. Those last minute stains or spots discovered too late almost always can be removed. I have used it on fine fabrics with no damage and quick results." —VV

Get it from Amazon for $2.79.

22. A Hackwith Design House shirt if packing light isn't quite your forte. Instead of bringing five tops, you just need this one! You can wear this versatile baby five different ways and you'll have a new 'fit every day.

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Hackwith Design House is a woman-owned small apparel business that creates many pieces made-to-order. This shirt can be worn as a V-neck, off-the-shoulder, boatneck, V-back, and even open as a jacket.

Promising review: "I’m being honest when I tell you this is the most 'worth-it' top around. I read a review from some frequent flyer who claims this is her go-to for flying. She said aside from the top’s flexibility – which allows much less packing as the top itself looks and behaves like four shirts and a jacket – it’s a savior on planes because it allows you to get into a usually overheated plane, and to weather the transition to iceberg that happens about twenty minutes into most flights, and it holds its shape and looks great. I was skeptical, as I do not have the money to blow on someone else’s opinion, but my husband told me to try it as I have the same issues with temps. Long story short, I got it. It’s a gorgeous fabric despite my usually hating the ribbed thing. It’s nice. REALLY nice. Yes, it’s extraordinarily flexible, and yes, it’s like a jacket,. There is a travel shirt Santa Claus. Ordering in the off-white now. Glad I read the article, and glad I bought the shirt. You should too." —Mary B. 

Get it from Hackwith Design House for $145 (available in women's sizes XS–4X and in five colors). 

23. A water-resistant Neutrogena SPF 50 face and body stick sunscreen that'll have you sauntering through security knowing that your bag will not be pulled aside because it's solid and TSA approved! 

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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly brought this on an international trip and loved it: "I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation last year when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too. Since then, I've packed this for any trip I've been on, including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it's so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning...I am about the palest lady you've ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen. But when on a beach trip, I'm constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works. And if you're a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination."

Get it from Amazon for $9.68.

24. A lightweight money belt because if you're going to bring a belt, it should be this one. It has a hidden zip-up pocket so you can keep your bills tucked away — there will be NO pickpocketing on this trip!

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Promising review: "Wore this belt on a recent 10-day trip, with several hundred dollars neatly folded in its full-length zippered pocket. The bills (USD) had to be folded lengthwise, in thirds, and for practical reasons, in stacks of 4–5 (or less). My belt had room for four such stacks, so theoretically $2,000 could be comfortably carried in complete concealment. The nylon buckle was perfectly adequate for its purpose, and nothing about the belt would indicate its hidden purpose. Well worth it." —Tony B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available for pant sizes 20"–50" and in seven styles). 

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