If You’re Traveling Soon, These 25 Affordable Finds From Target Work Well *And* Easily Fit In A Carry-On

If You’re Traveling Soon, These 25 Affordable Finds From Target Work Well *And* Easily Fit In A Carry-On

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-13 05:05

1. A memory foam neck pillow that'll easily clip onto the handle of any bag. Help yourself find a semi-comfortable sleeping position on planes, trains, and automobiles and give your neck a rest. This plush pillow is a must for long travel days.

Target

Promising review: "Feels pretty nice and the color is just like the picture. Can’t wait for my upcoming vacation! I got one for my husband too, but in blue." —Tiana

Price: $9.99 (available in three colors)

2. A pair of mid-rise wide-leg linen pants because jeans are always the heaviest piece of clothing in your suitcase. Pack these lightweight pants and leave room to bring back souvenirs from your travels, aka, more clothes

Target

Promising review: "I bought a backup pair of these because I love them SOOO much. Light and comfy and cute!!" —Holly

Price: $25 (available in sizes XS–4X, including long and short fits, and eight colors/prints) 

3. A pill organizer so you never skip town without your supplements. Pack for the whole week or take out individual pods for a quick trip! Each container is labeled with a day of the week and is split into day and night for optimal organization.

Target

Promising review: "I like having the separate morning and evening sections so that I take my pills at the correct time. Also will be so handy to be able to just take the days which are needed out of the holder when traveling." —Shelley Retter

Price: $14.99 (originally $27.99; available in five colors)

4. A refillable hand sanitizer for a handy sanitize and moisturize situation anytime, anywhere. Spray your hands with this cleansing mist infused with lavender, cardamom, jojoba, argan, rosehip and aloe. Consider it a bonus that it smells great and fits in every bag.

Target

Promising review: "This is the best hand sanitizer I’ve ever found. Plus, it’s refillable?! I love that it’s natural and smells amazing. I’m trying all the other scents from Noshinku’s website now because I can only find Lavandula and Eucalyptus at Target. The packaging is sleek and fits in all my purses and my car. Touchland’s packaging would always leak, so Noshinku is the clear winner in my book!" —Sam

Price: $8.99

5. A three-pack of ribbed crew socks that'll help you put your best foot forward anywhere and everywhere you go. If you absolutely have to take your shoes off while traveling on a plane, you should at least be wearing these chic socks.

Target

Promising review: "Literally my favorite socks, I had to buy another pack!" —Jill

Price: $10 (available in two color packs that fit shoe sizes 4–10)

6. A seven-piece set of packing cubes so you never have to search for your stuff in a suitcase again. Oversized tops? Oh yeah, that's in the big cube. Delicates? Check the small cubes! Nothing feels better than being organized.

Target

Promising review: "This item was so helpful when packing bulky winter wear for travel. I don't think I will ever travel again without the compression bags! Luv them!" —MF

Price: $29.99 (available in two colors)

7. A pair of boxer shorts because Paul Mescal core is still going strong. Make your underwear your outerwear with these chic shorts that pack flatter than bulky jean shorts.

Target

Promising review: "Love these boxers! The pockets are a nice touch, but they are thin." —RS

Price: $15.30 (originally $18; available in sizes XXS–XXL, 3X–4X and three colors) 

8. A travel first aid kit that'll save the day when the unexpected happens and fit conveniently in your bag. This kit is complete with bandages, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer. It pays to be prepared!

Target

Promising review: "I am so glad that this item is compact and travels easily with me!" —BLemons

Price: $9.49

9. An accessories organizer so you can carefully bring your coveted jewelry with you anywhere you go. This convenient case is an absolute game changer for staying organized without overpacking.

Target

Promising review: "I love this little compact jewelry holder. It helps me keep track of my nose rings while at home and traveling. The zipper feels high quality, and it is a sturdy little box." —GMR

Price: $10

10. A satin sleep mask that'll help you catch some ZZZs any time of the day. This satin mask is gentle on skin and hair, plus blocks out light for a peaceful slumber. Great for the plane or for the hotel room and takes up basically zero space in your luggage.

Target

Promising review: "What a great little eye mask that will be perfect for long flights. Well made, great print, plus added bonus of the matching carrier case. Might have to get some pajamas from Hello Mello. Shout out ot Target for having a great small brand. Thanks!" —AB

Price: $18 (available in four colors/prints) 

11. A portable steamer so you can smooth out the wrinkles in your wardrobe. This packable lifesaver is the steam dream!

Target

Promising review: "I purchased this item for travel. It’s lightweight and portable. It was easy to pack in my suitcase. The steamer is very easy to use. It took less than two minutes to heat up, and I was steaming away! It worked well and removed all the wrinkles. I highly recommend this product for travel and home." —shizle7

Price: $29.99 (available in two colors)

12. A set of Pacifica reusable eye masks for when you can't pack your jumbo jar of eye patches. These eco-friendly masks help tame the bags under your eyes after many hours of traveling, so you can step off your red-eye flight looking refreshed. Apply your favorite serum or moisturizer and set with these silicone masks. Repeat and reuse all vacation long!

Target

Promising review: "I'm loving these Pacifica Reusable Masks! I love the fact that they are, of course, reusable, vegan, and cruelty-free. They work great. I have the entire set!" —PickyShoeLover01

Price: $14.99 

13. A linen mini dress that'll serve as your go-to look for many occasions during your vacation. Pack less and still look fabulous, it's a win-win.

Target

Promising review: "Bought this in black and loved it so much, I bought the other colors too. It’s the best Target dress I’ve ever had." —Amanda

Price: $30 (available in sizes XS–4X and three colors) 

14. A pack of acne patches with a carrying case because spots can pop up anytime, anywhere. This convenient case is guaranteed to pass the TSA check so you can be prepared with a cute targeted treatment. Plus, no need to pack a mirror, this compact case is already equipped for precise application!

Target

Promising review: "Love this! They work really well as pimple patches, and they’re also cute enough for you to wear out of the house! It has also helped a lot with scarring!" —Maddie iriwn

Price: $15.99

15. A 32-ounce reusable water bottle since hydration is everything, especially when you're traveling. This eco-friendly bottle keeps liquid cold for hours, so you can fill up and enjoy all day. Beverage pocket on the side of your backpack? Match made in hydration heaven.

Target

Promising review: "The best and last water bottle you will ever own. Keeps ice water icy for over a day, large capacity, leak-proof. I toss it FULL right into my tote bag which would be wild if it was not truly leak proof. I’m oddly passionate about my water bottles, and I must say I’ve personally never purchased a bottle that comes in as equal or close second simply from its spill-proof lid. If people can spend $40+? on a trendy water bottle, $25 for functionality is pretty nice." —MYdevice

Price: $21.24 (originally $24; available in three colors)

16. A Peach & Lily travel-ready skincare set so you don't have to sacrifice your skin for your vacation. This set contains a four-step routine including a gel cleanser, treatment essence, refining serum, and antioxidant cream. Your routine is in the bag – literally!

Target

Promising review: "I love this set! My first time trying this brand, so I went with the set to get the full experience, and it did not disappoint. The cleanser is gentle, yet effective. The toner is light and refreshing. The serum and the cream melt into my skin and cause no irritation. My skin looks and feels soft, and looks brighter." —Arose97

Price: $39

17. A portable phone charger because there's no greater annoyance than your device dying while you're traveling. Save yourself from searching for an available outlet in the airport and pack this portable charger instead!

Target

Promising review: "Used in Disney, works well for the price! I like how small it is and comes with the cord to work as charger for device and reverse for my phone!" —Michelle

Price: $9.99 (available in four colors)

18. Or an extra long phone charger so you can stay wired in at all times. Scroll as much as you like, wherever you like with a long cord.

Target

Promising review: "We love these chargers. They feel extra strong, like they won’t break easily. Also, they are very long and we all love that." —Misskristal

Price: $14.99+ (available in three sizes and nine colors)

19. A tech organizer that'll keep your portable and extra long chargers in one convenient and tangle-free place. Never stress about rifling through your bags again to find that one cord you need, it's all handy now.

Target

Promising review: "Good little case, used for vacation and fits everyone's power bank, earbuds, and chargers. Buying a second one for my work from home bag." —whereisit

Price: $9.99 (available in sizes 6–12 and four colors)

20. A midi tank dress that'll serve as another versatile outfit without taking up ample space in your carry-on. Wear it on its own, paired with a jacket, or try tying the bottom for endless styling possibilities.

Target

Promising review: "Fits true to size (maybe a little big on top). Love the white trim around the neckline, reminds me of the '90s style. Can't wait to wear this when the weather warms up, will be easy to dress up or down." —Kat

Price: $25 (available in sizes XS–4X and two colors)

21. A Fujifilm Instax mini camera for capturing the moment and making memories. Compact design makes it an easy fit into any bag. Anybody can take a photo on their phone — kick it old school with a vintage-inspired camera. Instant pic, instant bliss.

Target

Promising review: "This camera is just what we needed to capture beautiful memories of my son's first birthday trip. The photos are great quality. The camera is so easy to set up and use. I recommended it to many friends and family members!" —Ecunis1

Price: $79.99 (available in six colors) 

22. A set of reusable travel-size bottles and a cosmetics bag that'll help you downsize and save space in your luggage. Make more room for souvenirs by filling up these convenient containers with all your favorite lotions and potions.

Target

Promising review: "Definitely grab one of these! In places where TSA pays more attention, this was so useful because it declares the ounces, unlike other generic bottles. Easy to rinse out if anything spills. Made my trip so much easier!" —Alaska42

Price: $9

23. A portable waterproof speaker that'll pack like a dream and make sure you can pump up the jams wherever you are. And if you drop it in the pool accidentally, who cares??

Target

Promising review: "It has great bass and range. Sounds great! Worth every penny." —Awesome Bluetooth Speaker

Price: $40.95 (originally $44.95; available in four colors)

24. A slide sandal so you can pack one versatile shoe instead of a different pair for every outfit. These squishy soles will have you feel like you're vacationing on cloud nine.

Target

Promising review: "Love how comfortable these are! They look cute as well! Can’t wait to buy more colors!" —Cole

Price: $19.99 (available in sizes 6–12 and four colors) 

25. A travel-size mineral sunscreen that'll keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays. If you pack one thing, make it sunscreen — always! Plus, it's tinted to help mask any traces of white cast.

Target

Promising review: "Love how light this feels on my face and the little bit of coverage. Doesn’t cause me to break out and lasts a long time." —RomeroJ

Price: $16.79

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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