
30 Travel Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2025 So Far
Beloved items to make your time away from home even sweeter.
1. A pack of Tide sink packets for anyone who's well-versed in the language of travel laundry. With these little guys around, you won't need to head to the store to get way more detergent than you need and can wash a few unplanned loads of underwear and socks (or unplanned loads if you unexpectedly stain something) hassle-free.
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Each pack comes with three packets. And because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag.
Promising review: "Taking these out of the country to wash under-things is exactly the right size." — Laura Wilson
2. A set of Sea Bands to target an acupressure point on your wrist in order to help reduce nausea. According to reviewers, they're worth trying whether you suffer from car sickness, sea sickness, or any other travel tummy ailment.
3. A sleep mask with molded eye cups so you can get some real shut-eye without like...having your eyes literally held shut by a traditional mask that presses on them. Ahhh nice and comfy.
4. A pack of soft silicone earplugs to help you drown out the late-night yammering at a hostel or strange new noises while you're staying at a hotel. Either way, night-night! You're gonna be sleeping soundly.
Promising review:"These are the very best earplugs. Would not be without them. Because they are silicone, they fit well over the ear canal, stay in place, and make a huge difference in noise reduction. I take them everywhere as I'm a light sleeper. Tried MANY brands, and these are by far the best. Excellent product." — Mareo
Check out our full review of Mack's earplugs for more details.
5. A few anti-pickpocketing clips attach to your luggage zippers, so it's trickier for anyone to get into your precious cargo without you noticing.
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Promising review: "Perfect for international travel! Easy to use and protect against theft/pickpockets. Used it on my recent trip to Europe!" — Rachel Bristol
6. A mini white noise machine to help you drown out noise from the room next door, the city below, or even the snoring partner beside you. You love them, but BOY can they honk-shoo.
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Promising review:"I'm always striving to carry fewer things with me whenever I travel. But a sound machine is a MUST-HAVE for me! This little dude packs a powerful punch! Easy to slip into a tiny spot in your bag, takes very little space on the nightstand but provides a great sound and volume and will last all night. I purposely bought a bright color so I wouldn't accidentally leave it behind because it's so small." — websaver
7. A set of silicone toiletry containers so you can decant all of your favorite products and bring them along for your many adventures. I can't wait for your Tatcha moisturizer to experience the beauty of Florence!
The set comes with four bottles, four jars, two spray bottles, scoopers, a funnel, a cleaning brush, and a clear zippered bag.
Promising review:"These are easy to fill, and I like that they're different colors, so I know what's what. Usually I have to use permanent marker, so it was nice to not have to do that. Having the spray nozzle separate is wonderful, so it won't leak. I like that it comes in the clear quart case, making it TSA-friendly." — Adell Gray
8. Expandable hangers for anyone who likes to unpack when they get to their destination but never sees what they need when they open the closet. Alternatively, these are perfect for folks who will need to hang dry laundry on the road — garments just dry so much faster and more evenly when hung up.
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Promising review:"Hotel rooms and cruise ships never have enough hangers. Taking these along made a huge difference in closets and fold up to practically nothing. Lightweight. Love them!" — sb44
9. A luggage scale to ensure you're on track to meet the weight requirements of your next flight. Pro tip: Bring it on your trip so you can make sure you're set for your return flight post-vacay shopping spree, too.
Promising review:"The Etekcity luggage scale is a must-have for any traveler! It's compact, easy to use, and provides accurate weight readings for your suitcase. The digital display is clear, and the hook makes it simple to weigh your luggage without hassle. I love that it helps avoid overweight baggage fees, especially when traveling with several bags. Lightweight yet sturdy, this scale is definitely a game changer for stress-free travel. Highly recommended! I have been using it for almost seven years now." — Kevin
10. An Airplane Pocket tray cover for staying organized, entertained, and hydrated on long-haul flights. A secondary benefit of keeping your hands from rooting around in the seat-back pocket that's always kind of sticky. Bleh.
BuzzFeed Editor Emma Lord:"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!"
11. A travel pouch that attaches right to your bra to avoid any pickpocketing and simply to travel hands free. Not having a bag to worry about is a freedom like no other. I know that sounds dramatic, but I genuinely mean it!
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Promising review:"As a solo woman traveler, this is by far the best. Whether you are running through congested markets or enjoying a night at the club, it's a great way to hide your money and cards without worrying about carrying a shoulder bag and leaving it here and there to dance or wondering if it will be snatched. Loooove it." — Melia
12. A clear toiletry bag so you can see exactly what you've packed. It's also like giving your favorite toiletries the window seat on a plane, and that's just nice.
Promising review:"No more quart-size plastic bags for me. I can't believe how much stuff I was able to put inside this bag. It measures the perfect size for TSA requirements. Zipper works well. Material is a little on thin side but seemed sturdy enough for my needs. Able to see all my liquid items clearly. Fits 2–3-ounce bottles easily, plus much more. I like the fact that it has a handle too. Very travel-friendly." — Nisi
13. A vacuum-free, space-saving set of compression bags for wrangling your fluffiest coats and sweaters into that carry-on. It's a battle against volume, and you shall prevail.
Promising review:"I bought these for a family trip to Europe. We were determined to bring only a small carry-on suitcase and a small backpack each for a weeklong trip. We were able to do that due to these compression bags. They really worked well after we played around with them for a few minutes and figured out the best way to get the most air out. Everything stayed sealed, and we sealed and unsealed our bags about four times. We each used three bags in our suitcases. I was able to bring three pants, one skirt, six tops, one sweater, two bras, seven underpants, seven socks, and two belts all in my suitcase thanks to these bags." — fun and challenging
14. A simple luggage strap that'll give you another spot to clip travel essentials like neck pillows, packable jackets, zippered pouches, or anything else you'd rather transport hands free.
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Promising review:"I love this little gadget. I used it to attach my jacket and computer bag to my luggage on an extended business trip. It made my airport walks so much easier. Now that I'm back home, I've been using it daily to attach my jacket or cardigan to my work bag or purse." — Michele
15. A Trtl neck pillow with a soft but structured place to lay your head to help you and your plane neighbor avoid a most dreaded fate: you nodding off onto their shoulder.
Former BuzzFeeder Ciera Velarde: "I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow."
16. A car registration and insurance holder so you can rest assured that you and your vehicle are up to snuff on long roadtrips. But I'm SURE you would never get pulled over for speeding. That doesn't sound like you. But it's good to be prepared just in case.
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Promising review:"I got pulled over once and just handed him this whole thing. Made the whole process easy, and I'm pretty sure that's why he didn't give me a ticket. 😂 Either way, it saves space and looks so neat." — Roxi
17. A passport holder and travel wallet with an RFID-blocking shield material to keep all of your travel documents and cards in one handy place, making airport navigation much easier. And with space for five passports, there's enough room for the whole family's docs and tickets.
Promising review:"This worked perfectly for our family trip to keep everything together! The size is great for the passports, tickets, and any other docs needed for your trip. The pen loop was a great idea to have a pen handy because we needed it several times during our travel to and from Mexico! Definitely recommend!" — Amazon Customer
18. Or an RFID-blocking stash wallet that you can wear as a cross-body and tuck right under an outer-shirt or jacket to keep all of your essentials safe from prying eyes and and hands.
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Promising review:"Have used several times when traveling, and it can be worn over my shoulder, across my body, or I can just carry it if safety isn't an issue. New larger passports easily fit inside. There are two zippered compartments, and I use one for coins and the other for paper bills." — sgbmom
19. A luggage-mounted cup caddy because chances are your hands are gonna be full no matter where or how you're traveling. No need to forego a tasty bev with this handy dandy invention around.
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Promising review:"So handy. We travel all the time, and this is perfect for holding drinks while we are at the airport. Love it." — Bruce V. Hartley
20. A wheeled carry-on bag small enough to qualify as a personal item — a huge relief if you need a little more space than just a carry-on to pack *or* if you're looking to ditch the carry-on altogether and downsize. I know I'm always happier, the less I bring.
Promising review: "This works out so well for me. I'm a flight attendant, and I've had an infinite amount of day trips over the summer. I got tired of carrying around my regular TravelPro spinner, so I finally ordered this. SOOOOO MUCH BETTER FOR ME. It's light, has enough pockets, and can easily fit under a seat if needed. The ONLY picky thing I can think of is how loud it sounds going across rough concrete. The wheels aren't as silent as others, but that won't stop me from buying another." — Kayla T.
21. A hanging toiletry bag if stuffing all of your travel items into a well-organized bag has been a pipe dream so far. This baby has TONS of pockets, so all of your tools, makeup, skincare, fragrances, and other toiletries can have their own little place.
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Promising review:"This toiletry bag is much better than I expected! It holds everything I need with some room to spare, yet it isn't terribly bulky. Previously, I used a large plastic bag, and I was always rummaging around in it to find what I needed. When my bodywash leaked out and got all over everything (including my toothbrush), I knew I needed something better than a plastic bag. This toiletry bag is big enough to hold everything I need and keeps everything organized, and if something leaks, it is contained within one compartment. The hook is great to hang it up and have everything visible. The clear plastic is clear and not clouded (at least not yet), unlike for some other reviewers. Hopefully, it stays clear. So far, I am VERY happy with this purchase." — cg128717
22. A pack of LeakLocks Toiletry Skins so you can rest assured you won't open your suitcase only to discover everything is covered in your best lavender shampoo. A true tragedy.
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
24. A set of compression packing cubes to help you stay organized and squeeze just a few more items in. I used to roll my eyes at packing cubes, but once I tried them I saw the truth: Nothing can keep my suitcase from looking like tornado vomit quite like these.
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Promising review:"I used these packing cubes for a week-long trip to Puerto Rico and was able to get everything into a carry-on because of them! The material is nice, the colors are pretty, and I like the variety of sizes of the bags. I'm glad I got them!" — jlcutter
Price: $39.99 (available in 20 colors or smaller pack sizes)
25. A backseat hook for organizing your backseat more elegantly during road trips. It may seem like a small change, but honestly getting your purse off the floor frees up room for more storage.
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Promising review:"So easy to install and increases functionality by 1,000% — so great to not have to throw my purse at whoever is in the passenger seat. I also love that my purse doesn't spill every time I stop or turn. Such a simple thing, but it makes a huge difference." — Rachael
Price: $5.99 for a set of two (available in two colors and also as a four-pack)
26. A Drop Stop to prevent food, coins, your phone —anything! — from getting lost between your car's seat and center console. Heck, you could probably pay for the whole trip with the amount of change you'll eventually rescue.
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The Drop Stop is squishy and can squeeze into almost any vehicle.
Promising review:"I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my most favorite gadgets ever! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car, and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this." — Tessa Forbes
Price: $24.99 for a set of two
27. A combo packing cube and hanging organizer you can simply unfurl when you get to your hotel, and voila! You have a shelf system full of folded clothes ready to go. Might wanna go ahead and get a cape and top hat too because you'll feel like a magician.
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Promising review:"I am the type of traveler who likes to hang things up and put clothes in drawers. I just traveled in Europe for a month using a European airplane-sized bag for carry-on. This fit in the suitcase quite well with room for an extra pair of shoes. I also purchased two metal hangers that fit over a door for when there wasn't a closet to hang it. This was a wonderful addition to my travel life, reducing the stress of rummaging in my suitcase. I used the lower zipped section for laundry. I highly recommend!" — R. R. McDonnell
Price: $22.99 (available in nine colors)
28. A portable safe that can help assuage some of your worry when it comes to traveling with valuables, especially solo. Equipped with a four-digit code and a cable to affix it to a secure spot, hopefully, this'll allow you to feel comfortable enough to take a dip in the pool or ocean while leaving your essentials behind.
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Promising review:"This safe has become a MUST-have on all our vacations. We no longer travel without it. We put two iPhones, cash, and car keys in this little safe, locked it to a beach cabana, threw a towel over it, and took off for an hour of snorkeling. Never once worried about our belongings. We now use several of these as room safes AND as 'hide a key' lockboxes outside our vacation condo for teens who come and go throughout the day. They are invaluable!" — KeepIT Reel
Price: $19.38+ (available in two colors)
29. A travel scarf with a hidden storage pocket to keep can't-lose documents and cards on your person and incognito while also staying warm *and* accessorizing? What can't this scarf do?
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Promising review: "I took my scarf on a recent trip to England, and I was so happy I brought it! It kept me warm on the days it was cold, and when it warmed up, I could wrap it loosely around my neck for a pop of color. I typically wear all black when I travel, so this was a bit outside my comfort level, but soon, I realized how a little color brightens up my face. The added benefit of this scarf is the built-in secret compartment. When I was running out for a few things, I was able to pop my room key and a few credit cards in there and feel like they were safe and that no one would know where they were (keeping them hidden for pickpockets)." — Bonnie Rubin
Price: $35+ (available in five patterns)
30. A 2-in-1 mini hair tool that ingeniously combines a curling iron and flat iron so you can keep your bulkier tools at home for easier packing. Not having to sacrifice your favorite curly or straight hairstyles in the name of vacation? A huge beauty win.
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Promising review:"Don't be fooled by the tiny price or size. This little baby is serious. If you are looking for a small travel option rather than lugging your big straightener and giant curling iron around the world, then I think you'll love this. It performs really well, turning my frizzy, wavy hair into a smooth and sleek style. The curling iron option also creates shiny, silky, lasting curls! It's easy to transition between both. I also like the grippy handle and the fact that the curling iron clip is a different color than the straightening bars because that helps me see how I should maneuver it around. The voltage goes up to 240m, so you are good at using it internationally without a converter (but you will need an adapter just to fit it into various foreign outlets). At this price, definitely give it a try and flaunt your tresses abroad." — Christine
Price: $39.99 (available in two colors)
Reviews have been edited for length and clarity.

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It's getting harder to figure out how to game the system, too, as computers have improved and algorithms have gotten more sophisticated. And now there's AI. Does this mean Delta will know when you're flying to a funeral on short notice and charge you full fare, because it knows you'll pay it? Probably not, according to Laurie Garrow, a professor of aviation at George Tech. 'The characteristics that they're looking at to do this discounting are characteristics about your trip — how far I'm booking in advance, what market, how many people are traveling together, historic purchase patterns in the aggregate — that's what's being fed to the AI,' Garrow said. 'It's not things that are being hypothesized, like, 'Am I going to a funeral?'' In other words, what Delta knows about is based on the data you've given it, especially when shopping for flights. It turns out that what's happening with Amazon prices is a little less nefarious. The company uses dynamic pricing with the help of algorithms — it constantly changes prices based on supply and demand — but Amazon says it doesn't do personalized or surveillance pricing. So that super low price on boxer briefs wasn't just for me. Amazon reportedly changes its prices up to 2.5 million times a day, or about once every 10 minutes, but those fluctuations show up for all customers. 'Algorithmic pricing exploits a vast asymmetry of information,' said Elise Phillips, policy counsel at Public Knowledge. 'Given that there is often little transparency in how these algorithms function, it's fundamentally unfair to consumers.' What you can do to avoid the algorithm's gaze It may feel impossible to escape the reach of dynamic pricing both online and off. Again, it's not just airlines and Amazon doing it. Ticketmaster, which is infamous for dynamic pricing, and its parent company Live Nation are being sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for illegally operating a monopoly. (So is Amazon.) Kroger is being scrutinized not only for its personalized discounts but also its new electronic shelf labels, which change the prices of groceries for arbitrary reasons. Uber has normalized surge pricing, and is now finding new ways to overcharge customers. If you do find yourself shopping for a flight, a pair of underwear, or even a concert ticket, and you want to be treated like a stranger, make yourself a stranger online. You can avoid spending money with companies who use dynamic prices, if there's a good alternative. (For air travel, unfortunately, that's nearly impossible because most airlines use a form of dynamic pricing.) Nevertheless, if you do find yourself shopping for a flight, a pair of underwear, or even a concert ticket, and you want to be treated like a stranger, make yourself a stranger online. You can do this several different ways. Use a VPN when you shop online. And then try it using incognito mode in Chrome or a private browser window in Safari to keep data out of the algorithms' hands. You could even use a privacy-focused browser, like Duck Duck Go, to avoid even more trackers. Heck, try all three approaches and see if the prices change. It is theoretically possible that surrendering your personal data could lead to lower prices. That doesn't make it right, though. 'Just because the technology exists, we don't just have to let companies do what's most profitable for them,' Brian Callaci, chief economist at the Open Markets Institute, told me. 'You know, the whole point of capitalism should be working for us and not the other way around.' A version of this story was also published in the User Friendly newsletter. Sign up here so you don't miss the next one!