1. A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag that comes in handy when you're packing for the trip, but comes in SUPER handy when you realize you went a little overboard at those local boutiques and are bringing back way more than you packed in the first place. Just zip up your clothes, roll, and watch all the air leave the bags, making sure you can still zip up your roller board! 

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Emma Lord on our Shopping team raves about these: "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 make 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."

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98. 

2. Self-heating soothing foot masks made with lavender, Epsom salts, and peppermint so those feetsies of yours can finally get a well-deserved break after traveling. Just leave these on for 30 minutes, put your feet up, and enjoy! Plus, you'll be so glad when you find out that these leave your skin super soft, thanks to the shea butter! 

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Check out aTikTok of the foot masks in action. 

Promising review: "Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation and they definitely felt good on our feet!" —KS2018

Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $11.97. 

3. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount you can mount on your tray table, armchair, luggage, and pretty much any other flat surface. It'll especially come in handy on those flights that don't have the built-in screens. 

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Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on the go. 

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." —Earendil

Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in six colors and multipacks).

4. A travel-friendly "flossing toothbrush" with super fine bristles that get into the hard-to-reach crevices, so it'll brush *and* floss at the same time. It folds into itself, and the handle even acts as a cap. 

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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. 

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 a set of two from Amazon for $9.99. 

5. A portable phone charger for when you don't have access to an outlet and are living off a measly 15%. This little guy gives you almost one full charge and is super lightweight, so it's easy to throw into your bag for when you're on the go. 

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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 $13.99. 

6. *And* an always handy international travel adaptor if you find yourself taking a multi-country trip and need something that won't take up a lot of space in your tech bag but will work for all your bucket list destinations. Plus, this lets you plug up to four devices at once! 

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Ceptics is a small business that specializes in tech products for international travel. 

Promising review: "LOVE this adapter! I travel from time to time internationally and have always used just the 'standard' adapters found in airports. 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. Thank you for making such a great, dependable product!" —Monkey 

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in dozens of other styles depending on the countries you're heading for!). 

7. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds perfect for a long plane ride because they pack 10 hours of listening time on a single charge. Reviewers love how comfy they are, and some reviewers even compare them to AirPods for significantly cheaper. 

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The earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs or even in the shower, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone. 

Promising review: "So many things to rave about with these! Quality of the design and feel of these is amazing. I could literally wear these all night while on vacation with a roommate who snored, they were that comfortable and good at noise cancelling. I use these most often to listen to music and the sound quality is superb. I have a pair of AirPods that I was *thankfully* gifted and I hardly ever use them because they just aren't as good as my Tozos!"  —Alexis Arnold

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).

8. A digital luggage scale, a beacon of hope for the over-packer, the shopaholic, and the just-in-case suitcase stuffer. No need to succumb to those expensive overweight bag fees because reviewers say this weight is easy to use and very accurate with the scales at the airport. 

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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 $9.30+ (available in seven styles).

9. A Benzene-free, travel-friendly applicator of I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder if that long flight really made your hair look like...you've just been on a long flight. Tap this on to say goodbye to greasy roots and make it look like your hair got a nice lil' refresh after leaving the airport bathroom. 

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Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action. 

Promising review: "I've had the best results from this dry shampoo than any other. It's a small container, but it lasts a very long time because a little really does go a long way! I also do this the night before so the powder-y look goes away by morning and it's more absorbed, you can also add a light oil to your ends and work it up if it feels too dry. There's no scent either and it is very convenient for travel! This is the only thing that still makes my hair look 'clean' on the no-hair-wash days!" —Alice

Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in six colors).

10. A magnetic folding pill organizer so you can bring all your important medications and supplements without their bulky bottles taking up all the room in your toiletry bag. Plus, some reviewers even use this for jewelry!

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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 (available in 11 colors and two sizes). 

11. A blister-preventing balm because long travel days can really do a number on your feet. This easily glides on your ankles, toes, and heels, so you can save yourself from saying "ow," "ugh," and "oof" every time you take a step in those new shoes you specifically got for your trip.

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BodyGlide is a small business that specializes in chafe-preventing personal care products. 

Promising review: "Wow. I took this on vacation, during which we walked about 20,000 steps daily. And of course my shoes begin to rub against parts of my feet, terribly. But I smeared this on and it was amazing. I did have to reapply a few times a day, in public, but I highly recommend this!! I used it on my toes, ankle area, etc., and my feet felt great (normal)." —Y.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

12. A collapsible leakproof water bottle to save you from purchasing an "I can't believe this water is $7" plastic water bottle at the airport or the only one-off store after your long hike in the mountains. This is refillable and rolls up to be super compact when you're done sipping. 

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Promising review: "I've recently started traveling much more - almost monthly now - and was having trouble staying hydrated over long stretches of travel. Normal water bottles are a bit bulky and you have to lug them around even when empty. Plastic bottles are expensive and bad for the environment. These, however, can be used time and time again while also compacting down to about the size of a deck of cards. This making it storing it when it's empty so much easier. Plus, it's dishwasher safe so it's easy to clean and doesn't have any straws or other devices that could get dirty over time. Simple, compact and convenient." —Brandon A.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in several styles, colors, and sets). 

13. A waterproof pouch because your tropical vacation calls for some cool underwater pics. This makes sure that your phone won't get drenched, and it still lets you use your touchscreen in case you get a text while you're in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 

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It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!" 

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck. And so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. Fast-forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in 14 colors).

14. A set of silicone "EarPlanes" to help relieve your ears of that annoying pressure you feel during takeoffs and landings. No more constant gum chewing, ear tugging, or yawning to get rid of that "popping" feeling, and they even work for road trips with high altitude changes! 

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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 pair from Amazon for $7.89.

15. A flat RFID-blocking fanny pack you can wear on the outside of your clothes or even under your clothes. This keeps your valuables safe and sound, so you can all but ensure you won't be the next victim of ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET! 

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Promising review: "Discreet yet spacious. I purchased this for a recent trip. I was able to fit my phone, passport, credit cards, and cash in it easily and it wasn’t bulky or obvious under my clothing. It was comfortable to wear for extended periods of time." —KailensMom

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 20 styles and two sizes). 

16. Plus, a handy RFID-blocking travel wallet that keeps all your important documents in one super secure place. This material allows for your credit cards, IDs, and passport to be safe from any unauthorized access, so you can keep your hard-earned money and enjoy your trip worry-free!

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Promising review: "I bought this wallet right before a business trip. I wanted something that was small, but still had room to carry necessities. This wallet did that and more. Besides my ID and credit cards, I carried my passport and organized my receipts. It held a lot but didn’t take up much room in my purse. It was also cute to carry alone as a small clutch. I’m actually planning to buy more as gifts." —Sherlethia

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 27 colors).

17. And a waterproof family travel document holder, since international travel has you on edge about losing your passport like every 10 seconds. This safely holds multiple passports, boarding passes, and any other important travel documents you'll need for your trip. 

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Promising review: "I took my kids on their first international trip, and this thing was a total lifesaver. It fits easily in a fanny pack or small purse for easy access, and it fit my whole family's passports, vaccine cards, boarding passes, and a pen with plenty of room for cash and cards if you decide to use it as a wallet for your trip. It made getting checked in a breeze and helped my family keep everything organized." —Kevin Garcia

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in five colors). 

18. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins to create a nice, tight seal on your face wash and shampoo so they won't create a gooey mess all over your suitcase. These are super stretchy, so they'll fit full-size and travel-size toiletries, so now you don't have to hold your breath when opening up your bag after the pressure change that your toiletries just went through. 

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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 three styles and also in packs of eight). 

19. An expandable jacket and bag gripper, which will carry pretty much anything you want it to. A jacket? Yep! Your personal item? You betcha! How about a purse or a neck pillow? Yes, and yes! Whatever you choose, you'll know it'll be secure and out of your hands. 

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Promising review: "I had this travel strap attached to my backpack as a just in case. It's small and hardly noticeable so it wasn't in the way. When I finally needed it while on a trip, it was a lifesaver. I was able to attach some shopping bags, thankfully being able to keep my hands free." —Jonesy96

(Psst — if you're looking for an attachable cup holder similar to the one in the reviewer image above, you can find one for $13.98 on Amazon!) 

Get it from Amazon for$12.99 (available in seven colors). 

20. A compact travel cable organizer because you've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty, which all come with So. Many. Charging. Cables. This keeps everything from cords to cubes organized in one convenient place, and it's even waterproof!

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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 more easy to locate when I return home! I am so glad I bought this!" —V. Elia

Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in 23 colors and three sizes). 

21. A luggage drink caddy — out of all the travel items you juggle in your hands, the $7 macchiato you just waited in line for should *not* be the thing to drop to the ground. Thankfully, this has super strong velcro to attach to your luggage handles, and the elastic fits various-sized cups! 

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Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it’s my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." —Philip

Get it from Amazon for$12.99 (available in 26 colors).

22. An easy adhesive phone card holder because your phone is like the #1 thing you know you'll never lose, so you may as well have your credit cards and cash stuck onto it to ensure you've got your most important things all in one place. 

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Wallaroo Wallets is a small business that specializes in uniquely-designed minimalist wallets. 

Promising review: "The Wallaroo phone wallet is a must have for any cell phone owner. The quality of the leather and design of the wallet is superb. I recently went on vacation and purchased my Walleroo before my trip. It was so convenient to carry my ID, credit card and hotel key and not have to carry my actual wallet. This is a great product that I highly recommend." —Todd Smithson

Get it from Amazon $13.95 (available in 12 colors). 

23. A reusable, *delightfully* portable gel lint roller to effortlessly get all those annoying hairs and unwanted fuzzies on your clothes. Once it's all dirty, remove the gel ball and wash it with water. The ball will be sticky and brand new after air drying, so you can continue rockin' and rolling sans lint. 

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Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers, they never seem to work that well and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four colors and multipacks). 

24. A TSA-friendly "Wallet Ninja" that's basically like the Jack of All Trades since it can be used as a cellphone holder, a bottle and can opener, an eyeglass screwdriver, a ruler, an envelope opener, and.... well, you get the point. It slides right into your wallet and will come in super-duper handy for many situations.

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Wallet Ninjais a small business that specializes in card-sized, slim-profile tools and accessories. 

Each card includes: several screwdrivers, a letter opener, nail puller, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, box opener, cellphone stand, hex-head nut and bolts, and a fruit peeler. 

Promising review: "This is definitely helpful to have on hand! The Ninja is small and slim but punches above its weight class in terms of usefulness. The tools are all things you might find yourself searching through a drawer for and are useful in a pinch. It fits comfortably in your wallet and will help you open a beer or tighten a screw. The coolest feature that I couldn't find on most other similar products was the credit card phone stand. It is great for planes and other travel applications (I haven't had trouble bringing this on a plane anywhere I have traveled, FYI)."—Mary

Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (also available in packs of two, three, and five).

25. A set of Sea Bands for anyone who deals with motion sickness or nausea while traveling. This puts pressure on an acupuncture point to help you out during those long car rides, boat rides, or the "please fasten your seatbelts" type of turbulence on a plane ride. 

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Read more about acupressure and nausea at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially carsickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.53 (available in six colors). 

26. A rechargeable itty bittymini white noise maker that'll help your little one (or you!) get a good night's rest thanks to the 15 non-looping sounds. Sleepless nights shouldn't be getting in the way of your vacay, and this will help make sure that doesn't happen! 

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Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and sometimes have a hard time falling asleep while away in my hotels without my home white noise maker. This is compact and rechargeable so it is super easy to keep with me on my trips! It also has great volume range from very low to quite loud! I would recommend even for home use if you don’t have a ton of space but want to use a white noise machine." —Faith Morris

Get it from Amazon for$18.99+ (available in 10 colors and in packs of two). 

27. A fast-drying, super lightweight microfiber towel reviewers love using at the beach, the gym, on a hike, and basically anywhere they go since it doesn't weigh their bag down or get the rest of their things soggy. Talk about useful! 

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Promising review: "Perfect towel for the gym, travel, and more! I have two of these towels, a large one and a small one. I live on a boat, where space is limited and the fact that these towels fold up incredibly small is my favorite thing! My second favorite thing is how fast they dry when hung up, so that I can store them away without having to wait hours and hours for them to dry in my compartment. I use the small towel at the gym and it is super absorbent and super lightweight, I usually forget it is on me. Fantastic towel, definitely recommend." —Sam the Man

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 18 colors and six sizes). 

28. A refillable travel perfume atomizer so you can take your signature scent on the go and not worry about a floral-scented mess leaking in your entire carry-on! This doesn't require a funnel and simply connects to the nozzle of your perfume bottle for easy refilling. 

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Promising review: "I absolutely love the metallic colors and the size. It is so easy to refill my perfume. You just take the perfume off the original bottle and place this mini container on top of it and keep push pushing until it’s full. It’s super helpful that there is a clear all long shape side that show shows you how much perfume has already been filled. This is absolutely fantastic for traveling or even if you don’t want to carry a bulky perfume bottle or cologne bottle in your purse or bag. I’m gonna use this for all my perfumes. With this compact spray bottle, it allows me to bring along multiple perfume bottles in my bag, depending on my mood. They’re so small you could put 2 to 3 in your purse when you’re in a rush to get out of the house. Definitely a 10 out of 10." —AMIRRAH

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99.

29. A sunglasses strap because you always seem to lose your sunnies whenever they aren't literally on your eyes. This easily slides onto the arms of your favorite pair, and the neoprene material helps them float above water in case your travel vacay includes a raging waters excursion. 

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Promising review: "Family and friends did a three-day rafting trip this summer. I bought these Uke straps as a safety measure. Day three, raft flipped over on Class 4 rapids, my prescription Maui Jim sunglasses were gone! They were my only pair and I was so upset about it. Ten minutes after as we all got back into raft and headed back down river, someone in our party found my sunglasses floating in river, all because of these awesome straps!!!! Everyone in our party was so impressed that they all wanted to purchase Ukes when we got home. Thank you so much for making these!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 22 styles). 

30. A bar of natural, plastic-free solid shampoo you can pack without worrying it might burst all over your carefully planned outfits. This is TSA-friendly, and whatever scent/style you choose, these don't have any sulfates or drying alcohols in them. And they are way easier to pack than regular clunky shampoo bottles! 

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Promising review: "First time I bought this soap it was for traveling. Lugging around large bottles of shampoo for six people for a 4–6-week vacation is just not an option, and buying shampoo is sketchy since a couple of us have soap allergies. The little bar packs up perfectly in a little baggie and takes the smallest amount of luggage space. One bar washed six heads of hair for five weeks!! Every day!! Suds well and cleans well." —Dominique B. 

Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in 16 scents).

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