33 Products That’ll Make Packing For Vacation A Breeze
Amazon
Promising review: "We LOVE this! We travel frequently and have two children. As any parent knows, packing for yourself and your children can be overwhelming (especially for trips 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 $8.99 (available in two styles).
You can put the AirTag on Lost Mode and receive a notification when it's been detected by the Find My app.
Promising review: "A must-have for travel! I had never used these; however, after a recent trip to Europe, I will never leave home without them again. They saved me when my bags were placed on a connecting flight. Upon arrival, when my bags never showed, I went to the airline's lost baggage center. They could not tell me where my bags were. I had to show them that they were sitting in Terminal E at the Atlanta airport. They are now part of every piece of luggage we own." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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Promising review: "Total game-changer for packing for my baby. Nearly all the fabric essentials fit in here — several changes of clothes, socks, bibs, burp cloths, and pajamas. Roll it up, click, tighten, and throw it in the back of the car for road trips, or pack it in the suitcase for flights. Either way, it's made packing for myself and my babies sooo much easier. I feel like an expert packer now. 🙌🏼" —GreenJay
Get a set of six from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Very handy gadget to make sure your bags are not overweight. Worth the money you would have to pay for overweight bags, and the hassle of having to pull out stuff at the airport. Highly recommend getting one." —YvonneN
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles/colors and in a two-pack).
Solgaard
The smaller size is accepted as a carry-on by all international airlines, including European budget ones, while the larger one meets all US airline standards.
Promising review: "Great design that allows me to organize everything I need in much less space than I ever expected. Take your time to select and pack your things thoughtfully, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you can get into this carry-on. I have several pieces of luggage in different sizes, and I’m giving them away because this is all I need. The size and versatility make it the perfect carry-on." —Michelle C.
Get it from Solgaard for $229 (originally $275+; available in two sizes and nine colors).
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Plus, it has a zipper compartment at the bottom to store all your dirty clothes in so they don't get mixed in with your clean items.
Promising review: "I just love it. I travel a lot. Now I don’t have to hang anything up but my organizer. I can see what I pack and where everything is. Just love it. I can easily fit seven days' worth of outfits and three pairs of shoes in a carry-on suitcase. Just great." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.95+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this bag! We took it to the water park, and I completely submerged it under the water with my phone, keys, and money inside! Nothing got wet at all!! I even used it as a float on one of the lazy rivers because they had no more floats available. Still nothing got wet! The only thing I do recommend is getting a bigger one! The smaller one only held one towel and a few other things, but not a lot." —Cheyenne Stanley
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 colors).
Promising reviews: "Traveled by plane, train, bus, and ferry for three weeks. These worked perfectly and were easy to use on my carry-on luggage and my backpack. I like that the size didn't call attention. Would buy again." —LL
"So once your luggage leaves your sight at the airport, there is a pretty good chance some baggage handler will rifle through your bag. But with these nifty little locks, the only people who can rifle through your bag are TSA personnel." —Lorraine M.
Get it from Amazon for $8.95+ (available in various colors and multipacks).
Promising review: "These were the things I never knew I needed for traveling. They work just as advertised and are really useful when going on a trip. I always hate having to mix dirty and clean clothes at the end of a trip — a 'laundry bag' or plastic shopping bag never really felt like a good enough separation. These bags seal up and conceal the most stinky, wet clothes from your clean, unused clothes. They are going to be one of my new necessities for my big family when traveling." —Sarbello
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98.
Promising review: "If you're looking for a soft-sided travel case for your Dyson Airstraight, this is absolutely perfect! It is the perfect length, and it has a cloth divider in the center to keep your plug separate from your device to prevent scratches while traveling. This is a really nice 'scuba' type material and has some pockets inside for hair ties or other hair accessories. Obviously, a hard-sided case would give more protection, but if you want something soft that can easily fit in a backpack or carry-on without taking up too much room, this is it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.94 (available in four colors).
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Promising review: "So glad I found out about these. Now, I can travel with my favorite perfume and not have to worry about checking in my luggage. So easy to fill (less than a minute) and so far no leakage. Take the top of your perfume off and insert the bottom of the mini bottle and press down until it is full. Love the fact that it has the little window so you know when it's time for a refill." —Kema
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.99 (available in six sets and five-packs).
Promising reviews: "I bought this for a three-week trip to Europe. I definitely overpacked my toiletries, but this worked great! It folded up really well so that it took up minimal space in my suitcase, but once hung up, it was great to be able to see everything and access all of my toiletries. Zippers felt sturdy, and the four separate compartments made it easy to organize things. I definitely will get a lot more use out of this as long as I'm checking my luggage. Just a note, I ordered the large one first, but it was just too big — this medium size worked great for me and was still small enough once folded." —DesignGal
"I used to toss all my toiletries into a ziplock bag or several ziplock bags, and they would be in different areas of my suitcase, and scattered amongst the hotel bathroom countertops. I traveled for two weeks throughout Ireland and Scotland, driving around each country, bouncing from one hotel to the next. This toiletry bag is the best thing I’ve ever bought for travel! Just unzip and hang on anything in the bathroom, it’s like having your own bathroom closet with you!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors/patterns).
Promising review: "Ordered this to bring to a wedding this past weekend, and it was a total hit. Perfect for getting last-minute wrinkles out of bridesmaid dresses! And will definitely be using for touchups before work instead of lugging out my massive ironing board. Great purchase!" —Carolyn Toll
Get it from Amazon for $119+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I purchased this to take with me on vacation. I packed everything in one carry-on bag that I needed for seven days of travel. This meant that I would be wearing my shirts and pants more than once. Not only did Downy remove the wrinkles (with a spray and a tug), but it also kept the clothes smelling fresh. I would definitely take this on my next trip." —Amazon Customer
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in a two-pack).
Bridge Designed/Etsy
Bridge Designed is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based small biz on Etsy that specializes in unique personal care accessories.
Promising review: "These inserts are so handy!! I decorated a small Altoid tin out of boredom and have been using it as a pill tin ever since. I just had pills rolling around until I found these little inserts! Colors are fun, and now my handbag doesn’t rattle." —Janet Park
Get it from Bridge Designedon Etsy for$2.99 (available in nine styles and seven colors).
Luxy Hair
Promising review: "This carrier is amazing! Very sturdy and keeps your extensions safe and clean." —Destiny I.
Get it from Luxy Hair for $24 (originally $30).
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TernX
Promising reviews: "Guys, this is a life-changing carry-on if you have kids! It is so easy to use and makes traveling with kids so much more enjoyable! The storage compartment has enough space to bring my personal belongings." —Nicole
"We took the TernX for our holiday vacation and it was clutch! You guys are awesome! Made travel so much easier." —Pedro
Get it from TernX for $699.
Promising review: "Used to put my jewelry in Ziploc bags, which left my necklaces and bracelets in a tangled mess. I saw these travel jewelry boxes on TikTok and was wondering if these would help when I'm traveling. I used this on a two-week trip and never once found my jewelry in a mess! There's a lot of storage for my most favorite items, in which I can keep them all organized and keep my bigger pieces safe in the upper pocket. This is an amazing purchase if you're a huge traveler and want to keep your jewelry safe and untangled!" —Haley Newman
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three colors and two-packs).
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Kitsch is an LA-based, woman-owned small biz that specializes in hair accessories.
This set includes a spray bottle, two small pump bottles, two mini jars, three flat pouch bottles, one mini funnel, one mini spatula, and one mini pipette, all inside a cute little reusable travel pouch.
Promising review: "I wasn’t sure what to expect out of these 'pouch' style travel containers from Kitsch, but I instantly fell in love with them! Super easy to fill (I didn’t even have to use the tools that it came with). I used the pouches for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, the pump bottle for lotion (it has a tap on it that ensures that it will not come out), and hair serums in the other two bottles!" —Jess
Get it from Amazon for$9.99.
Promising review: "I bought this before a big trip, and it became one of my favorite purchases. This pouch is very well-made, has a ton of slots for every one of my different types of cords and many adapters, and even totally full, it zipped up to be nice and compact, and I easily threw it in my backpack — I was amazed every time." —KarinB
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
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BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Elizabeth Lilly says: I snagged this backpack after hearing my colleague Chelsea Stuart sing its praises. I wanted a bag for some upcoming travel (2.5 weeks in Europe with *just* carry-on for five flights) that opens up like a suitcase for easier packing. Since buying, I've taken it on two long weekend trips with no complaints. In fact, for both of those trips, I packed MORE than I needed.
Inside, you'll find a mesh zippered pocket and a plastic pocket perfect for your toiletries. I can fit enough wet toiletries in the second pocket as I'd be allowed to carry on for a plane. In the mesh pocket, I put other necessities like cotton swabs, medicine, eyeglasses, etc. The main compartment is deceptively deep, so you can easily roll clothes and Lego-fit them in together without using packing cubes. In fact, I fit all of the stuff in the second picture in that section (a romper, PJs, a bikini, sunscreen, five pairs of undies, a pair of jean shorts, nap dress, three pairs of socks, two pairs of sandals, two T-shirts, a slip skirt, sleep mask, curling iron, mini flat iron, makeup bag, and tote bag). AND it has stretchy X-straps to keep it all secure like you'd see in a roller suitcase, so when I unzip it, everything stays put. But before I forget, there's a separate cushioned laptop pocket close to the backpack straps that I found works well for books or a Kindle if your travel leaves you laptop-less.
I love that this backpack has DEEP side pockets so your umbrella or water bottle won't fall out. In fact, I stuck a flashlight and an umbrella in one side pocket. (You could always use a flashlight.) Plus! It has a generously sized pocket on the front of the backpack with easy access for sunglasses, snacks, writing pens, and all sorts of those little extras you need to access quickly. To top it all off, the backpack straps and top handle are STURDY. I felt totally secure toting it around and slinging it into overhead storage compartments on the trains. I love the look and construction of it with faux leather and sturdy black canvas, and the trolley pass-through to easily fit on my roller suitcase I'm about to drag through a bunch of airports. This isn't the cheapest backpack option, but if you're a frequent traveler, you'll get so much mileage on it and seriously save on some baggage fees, making it well worth the cost. This backpack and I are going places, for sure.
Get it from Beis Travel for $118 (available in seven colors).
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Promising reviews: "Lots of space. I bought this for a business trip so I could carry my laptop and clothes for two nights and not check a bag at the airport. This worked perfectly and looks nice." —Angie J
"This is the second bag we ordered. It holds sooooo much. We use a carry-on and this bag for our trips to Florida. No more checking bags." —Georgette
Get it from Amazon for $21.65+(available in five sizes and 38 colors/styles).
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Clean Skin Club is a US-based small biz specializing in hygienic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products.
Promising review: "These towels look and function as sturdy as fresh linen towels. They help with completely drying your face and removing residual makeup. I travel frequently for work, and I get the 'ick' using hotel towels on my face, even when they look clean, so using these towels puts my germaphobic mind at ease. They are easy to remove from the box, like a Kleenex. I really appreciate this invention and I look forward to keeping my subscription for a while." —K.
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $17.95 (available in other multipacks).
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Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Elizabeth Lilly thinks: I've been using this subscription for a few years on and off, depending on my plans for the month. And some of my most stylish friends use it on the reg. It's also great for cute maternity style (which my colleague Sally Elshorafa has used it for). In the above left pic I'm wearing a Farm Rio x Anthropologie dress I packed for a March 2.5-week trip to Vietnam and Malaysia. It was much cooler in Vietnam than in Malaysia (I'm in humid Kuala Lumpur here), and the number of pieces gave me some flexibility to dress for the two climates. And I again used the service for a New Year's Havana trip where, yes, I took a convertible car tour in *another* Farm Rio dress. You don't even have to launder what you send back, which is incredibly convenient when dumping out your suitcase back at home. Out of the six pieces, there's normally one piece that doesn't fit as I expected, but that ratio is still pretty favorable IMO. Nuuly even has a Rent for Travel section to make it easier on you!
Get 6 pieces on rent for a month from Nuuly for $98. (And don't worry, if you fall in love with any of the pieces, you can buy them at a discount!)
Away Travel
Promising review: "I was in Rome and Florence, Italy for nine days, and the Away Carry-On was just perfect. I was able to charge my iPhone at the airport and on the train traveling from Rome to Florence, it worked perfectly. Stylish and very versatile. It also kept my belongings packed beautifully, plus the perk of a laundry bag for my dirty clothes. Getting through security was a breeze, plus the added compliments of how beautiful it was. You have a customer for life. I was very happy and impressed." —Keith H.
Get it from Away for $275 (available in 11 colors).
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Don't use this to plug in your hair styling tools or other high-power-consuming products.
Promising review: "This donut power strip is a godsend! It's great for traveling. I've used it to charge my phones and plug in my CPAP machine at the same time. No longer do I have to worry about having enough outlets near my bed in a hotel. The different USB ports are extremely helpful, too. Very easy to pack and very easy to use. I'm a very satisfied customer!" —Sasha Renee
Get it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in three colors).
Just stuff your clothes in and squeeze to release the extra air!
Promising reviews: "Took this on a 10-day trip and was annoyed that I hadn’t bought it years ago. Definitely helps keep things sorted when traveling out of a backpack/carry-on." —smashford
"As a frequent traveler, this bag has been great for packing dirty laundry on the return trip home. It will hold much more than I usually put in it and compresses nicely in the suitcase. I toss it in the washer along with the clothes, and it has held up for well over a year now." —C C.
Get it from Amazon for $14.69 (also available in a set).
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You'll pick your concealer shade and lip + cheek shade, and then you'll also get a powder bronzer (based on your concealer shade, scroll down to "What's Included" for bronzer shade deetz), a champagne powder highlighter, and a shine control translucent powder. Each stack also includes a mini brush, a base, and a mirror lid.
They're also a small biz that specializes in innovative, on-the-go makeup essentials. They're known for their compact and customizable beauty product stacks.
Promising review: "I absolutely love how compact this product is. I have been pleasantly surprised at how natural the makeup feels, and I love the natural look it provides. I originally purchased it for traveling, but have been using it daily and love it!" —Paula Bowie
Get the Starter Stack from Subtl Beauty for $60 (available in 19 concealer shades and two lip+cheek shades), or customize your own stack starting at $12 per layer, with up to 11 product types available.
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It also has a pocket for your shoes and a strap that slides down over your luggage handle for easy transport. Reviewers say it meets Spirit, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines personal item rules and fits under airplane seats!
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Promising review: "I was going to a friend's house for a week via Frontier and only wanted to bring one personal item. In addition to clothes and toiletries, my job also told me I had to bring my laptop, so I decided to purchase this bag. It was perfect! I was able to fit my laptop, three pairs of clothes, a pair of sandals, various toiletries, and electronics in this little bag. At the airport, Frontier made everyone put their bags in the bag size checker, and this one passed the test! Of course, I had to do laundry while I was there, but I saved a ton of money by purchasing and using only this bag. Plus, it's cute as heck!" —Caroline McCormick
Get it from Amazon for $22.98+ (available in four sizes and 20 colors).
Promising review: "I absolutely love this travel makeup brush and sponge combo! It's so convenient for when I'm on the go and need to touch up my makeup. The bristles are soft, and the sponge is great for blending. Plus, it's compact and fits perfectly in my purse. I highly recommend it!" —Mary G. Murphy
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in two styles and a refill pack).
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Promising review: "I bought these for a trip for my family of five. I like to plan in advance to make sure no one forgets anything! These were a lifesaver while packing for three kids! I was able to create a carry-on, toiletries, wires/chargers, and snacks pouch for everyone! I used clear sticker paper to create name labels, and it all worked perfectly! Would definitely recommend if you need to travel with family and need to set things out and pack." —mommyandbri
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five different pack sizes).
Beauty Goodies is a small biz that specializes in chic storage and travel accessories.
Promising review: "This garment bag is an exceptional value for the money. Well-built, top-quality materials, including 'beefy' zippers, should hold up well for airline travel. Minimal wrinkles, if any, in garments, and a cavernous bag for storing shoes and other items for a trip. Added bonus, it fits easily in the plane overhead storage, similar in size to a standard roller bag. I highly recommend this product." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in three colors).
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Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small biz founded by Steph Hon with the goal of eliminating single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.
The containers come with labeled interchangeable tiles — for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturizer, cleanser, pills, and one that's blank. Say goodbye to having to always buy travel-size bottles of your bathroom necessities.
Promising review: "The BEST CONTAINERS for traveling! I have tried so many $5 travel containers, and they always end up exploding or breaking. Super happy to finally find these travel containers that stand up and last throughout all of my travels, and I know I’ll have them for years to come. They are sturdy and hold a lot of product. I love that they are magnetic, too, so they stick together, which makes it super easy for travel. Would purchase again!" —Taylor
Get a set of seven from Amazon for $138 (available in five colors).
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