
45 Products So Dang Good, You'll Never Travel Without Them Again
Some pH-balanced deodorant wipes if you're traveling somewhere particularly warm, and you'd love to avoid finding a puddle of melted deodorant stick in your cosmetic bag.
An I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo that eliminates grease at your roots and keeps your scalp nice and healthy with antioxidant-rich black ginseng and nourishing biotin.
A travel version of Mouthwatchers' ever-popular "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles. One layer being regular firm ones, and the other being longer ones that are 10 times thinner and mimic floss as they get between your teeth but are gentle on your gums.
Some reviewer-loved Nippies if you've vowed to have a bra-free vacay. These silicone pasties come in two sizes and various colors, so chances are you'll find the right fit!
A 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger so you don't have to decide between juicing up your AirPods, Apple Watch, or phone because your hotel room only has one outlet to work with.
Or an ultra-compact option you can quite literally keep in your pocket if you're one to take a MILLION photos and having your camera open kills your phone battery in the blink of an eye.
A pair of machine-washable "flat socks," which create a moisture-wicking barrier between your foot and your shoe's insole so you don't end up with stinky, sweaty dogs. If your travel plans include a day at Disney, walking 30,000 steps in a new-to-you city, or people-mover-ing a mile from airport security to your terminal, these bad boys will come in handy.
An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter so you can use your Bluetooth headphones to watch all the movies you didn't feel like paying $18 to see in theaters.
An acupressure wristband if you're looking for an all-natural way to alleviate nausea, motion sickness, or morning sickness because feeling like you have to hurl 24/7 — especially while on vacation — is a major downer.
A drink holder — for my fellow window-only travelers — so you don't have to deal with those tiny airplane tray tables you always end up knocking around with your knees. This tray not only has room for two drinks, but slots that can be used for your phone, headphones, and glasses, as well.
A set of eight compression cubes if — despite your best efforts — you're prone to packing everything but the kitchen sink.
Or, if you simply know yourself and between what you pack and the souvenirs you pick up, packing cubes aren't enough — some *compression* bags! You don't even need a vacuum to use them... just roll the air out, and you're good to go.
A luggage-mounted cup caddy because if you're anything like me, coffee is HIGH on your list of airport priorities and you could likely use an extra hand to carry it.
A *stuffable* travel neck pillow so you never have to go through the mega-embarrassing spectacle that is being told your checked bag is overweight and having to unzip it right there at the desk to move things into your carry-on. This genius sleeve can hold the equivalent of 10 T-shirts!!
A Pashmina scarf ready to be fashioned into a blanket or pillow when flying; a wrap when you're cold or need something modest for visiting cultural sites like temples; or even a shield from the sun as it offers UPF 50+ protection!
A nifty universal phone mount so you can pass your high-altitude hours watching season 5 of You. Seeing as you spent all your time at the gate painstakingly downloading them over airport Wi-Fi, it'd be a total waste if you didn't. 🤷♀️
A glare-free *mini* Kindle that was basically made for jetsetters! The palm-sized device can hold thousands of books and has battery life of six weeks, so you don't have to worry about bringing extra chargers on your weekend getaway.
A handheld fan if you sweat at just the thought of sitting outside without any shade. Not only will it cool you off, but it also doubles as a portable phone charger and flashlight when you're in a pinch.
A transparent TSA-approved toiletry bag so you go through security as a calm, pulled-together person and not someone with their arms flailing about like a wacky inflatable tube man because you KNOW you packed shampoo somewhere but you can't remember where and they *will* find it.
A set of Avarelle rounded or extra-large hydrocolloid patches that can suck all the gunk out of your whiteheads while you sleep. IDK about you, but my skin INSTANTLY knows when I'm away from home and acts up like nobody's business.
A wedge doorstop alarm with an *extremely* loud 120-decibel siren that'll sound should anyone try to force open your door. If you have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar hotel rooms or Airbnbs, this might just help.
And a portable no-install door lock that'll give you even more peace of mind. The durable steel mechanism slips into any doorjamb to keep it nice and secure.
A mini white noise machine so you can get a good night's sleep on the road instead of being kept up by unfamiliar noises like creaky Airbnb floors or rowdy hotel neighbors.
A travel jewelry case because last time you threw all of your necklaces in a sandwich bag and ended up with a giant knot that took hours to undo. Like seriously, you could have solved a Rubik's cube faster.
A medication tracker you can stick to the side of any prescription you regularly forget to take. Depending on where your travels take you, a possible time change + a missed Prozac dose ≠ an enjoyable vacay.
Some Spot My UV's SPF-detecting stickers which give you a heads up when it's time to reapply sunscreen if that's something you are ~famously~ bad at doing.
An Alleyoop makeup brush that's simultaneously a foundation sponge, blush brush, eyeshadow brush, AND an eyeliner brush so you can bring your tiny toiletry kit for once!!
A portable SlumberPod if your kiddo has trouble sleeping anywhere that isn't their own bed. The canopy is quick to assemble, features four ventilation flaps (and a fan pocket), and provides much-needed privacy and darkness so you can convince them to take their daily nap!
A Birdie personal safety alarm with a LOUD 130-decibel siren and flashing strobe light that'll give you a little peace of mind whether you're on a hike with your dog or catching the subway in a foreign country. And if you're wondering how loud 130 decibels is — it's equivalent to a jet take-off and considered the threshold of pain when it comes to what our ears can handle.
A packable floppy hat that way, your scalp doesn't suffer any third-degree burns while you're hanging out by your resort's pool. The wide brim will also keep your schnoz in the safe zone because, if you're anything like me, your nose *will* burn after just 0.01 seconds of sun exposure.
A trusty stick of Megababe's Thigh Rescue because enjoying the breeze for a few hours in a pair of shorts or a skirt shouldn't result in a days-long angry red rash.
And a tube of anti-blister balm because you've got big beach plans coming up and you're likely not looking to go with feet that look like raw meat thanks to constant chafing from those trendy Zara boots you've been wearing.
A Bluetooth-enabled mask if falling asleep on vacation is not your forte. Slip this baby on, turn on your favorite thunderstorm simulator, and it's like you never left home.
A JetKids ride-on suitcase so you can zip your way through security's snaking lines with (hopefully) less tantrums. It's also a great option for fast walkers who love their toddler more than anything in the world but can't bear walking through the airport at 0.25 MPH.
And the Ring Thing — a waterproof jewelry holder you can use when you're enjoying a day at the beach, zip lining, bungee jumping, or doing whatever other bucket list adventure you had in mind. Simply slip your ring in here and you won't have to worry about losing it at the bottom of a tote bag or denting/scratching it during any activities.
A compact eight-compartment pill organizer with room for all of your vitamins and prescriptions. This sure beats a ziplock bag full of loose pills!
A portable safe you can wrap around an umbrella, picnic table leg, or chair so you can stow away your phone, keys, wallet, and other small valuables without worrying about them being lost or stolen. Reviewers use this guy at water parks, the beach, all-inclusive resorts, and even in Airbnbs.
A Tushbaby carrier sure to come in handy whenever you're out and about somewhere without a stroller. The as-seen-on-Shark Tank product gives your kiddo four comfy ways to sit and can be used from newborn up to 3- years-old (or 44 pounds).
Some Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum with a noncomedogenic, nongreasy formula that doubles as a primer if you're planning to throw on some makeup while you're at it.
A CarryAround foldable cup holder because you paid all-inclusive rates for the swim-up bar access and you're sure as heck going to make it worth it.
Some collapsible travel hangers if you packed wrinkle-prone clothes so you want to get everything hung up right away!
Some Burt's Bees sunburn soother — a must for anyone prone to burns. The aloe- and coconut oil-infused formula soothes and moisturizes to calm inflamed skin so it *doesn't* feel like your epidermis is being ripped off every time you change your top.
A pack of towel bands so you can take a dip in the pool or enjoy your beach excursion without worrying about your towel blowing away or someone moving it so they can steal your chair...
And some tablet-to-gel freeze-dried serums which are both highly potent and exceptionally easy to travel with. Once you get to your destination and you're ready to do your skincare, simply activate the treatment with a few drops of water and you're in business.

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A combination 3D eye mask/travel pillow to prevent dreaded bobblehead on your next flight. If you've ever jerked yourself out of sleep with an involuntary twitch, this will be a lifesaver! Some pH-balanced deodorant wipes if you're traveling somewhere particularly warm, and you'd love to avoid finding a puddle of melted deodorant stick in your cosmetic bag. An I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo that eliminates grease at your roots and keeps your scalp nice and healthy with antioxidant-rich black ginseng and nourishing biotin. A travel version of Mouthwatchers' ever-popular "flossing toothbrush" with two layers of bristles. One layer being regular firm ones, and the other being longer ones that are 10 times thinner and mimic floss as they get between your teeth but are gentle on your gums. Some reviewer-loved Nippies if you've vowed to have a bra-free vacay. These silicone pasties come in two sizes and various colors, so chances are you'll find the right fit! 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If you fall from a cruise ship, there are a few things you can do to boost your chances of surviving and of being found, according to a survival expert. Two people were rescued after going overboard on a Disney Cruise Lines ship as it traveled from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas on Sunday, Disney confirmed. Details about how the pair went overboard have not been confirmed by Disney, but several media outlets have reported that passengers said a father jumped in the water to save his child, who fell overboard first. Disney said in a statement that the crew aboard the Disney Dream, a cruise liner that holds up to 4,000 passengers, quickly recovered the two passengers from the water. While it's rare for passengers to go overboard on cruise ships, it does happen. Many passengers who go overboard are never rescued, but others have survived the falls and, in some cases, long stretches of time in the water. In June 2023, a woman survived after going overboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship more than 30 miles off the coast of the Dominican Republic and was rescued about 45 minutes after she went overboard. In November 2022, Carnival Valor cruise ship passenger James Michael Grimes survived after going overboard, unbeknownst to anyone on board, and spending 20 hours in the water in what he described as a fight for his life. He described treading water, fending off jellyfish and at least one finned creature, and trying to eat objects that floated by, including a piece of bamboo. He was finally spotted and rescued by the US Coast Guard. There are some practical things a person who falls into the open ocean can do in order to increase their chances of surviving, according to Cat Bigney, a survival expert who has consulted for Bear Grylls and National Geographic. Don't panic There are many things working against a person who goes overboard. First, they have to avoid injury during the fall and when they hit the water. Calling for help or actually finding help in the open ocean is just about impossible. There could be blazing sun, potentially hungry predators, and rough water. Hypothermia and dehydration are also major risks. "All of these factors make it very difficult for people to survive if they're adrift," Bigney, who has taught at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School for decades, told BI. Going overboard on a cruise ship is extremely rare, but the vast majority of those who do are never rescued. Between 2009 and 2019, there were 212 overboard incidents on cruise ships, according to data compiled by Cruise Lines International Association. Only 48 of those people were rescued. But the first thing a person in an overboard situation needs to remember is? Don't panic. "When people enter into a body of water, they usually damage their lungs right away, because they gasp," Bigney explained. "We have such a panic instinct to get air, and when people do that they bring water into their lungs." Keeping your cool in life-or-death situations is key, as panicking is "the biggest thing that will kill you in a survival situation," according to Bigney. Find anything that floats Once you're in open water, your next priority is to stay above the surface. Some people may have a natural advantage and float more easily, depending on their body composition, including body fat percentage and muscle mass. Though Grimes was in the water for around 20 hours, it's unlikely he was treading water for that entire time, according to Bigney. A combination of floating, treading, and swimming would be ideal, although it would still be exhausting, especially in rough waters. But treading water periodically is still much more doable than constantly. There are also ways to make floating easier. For instance, Grimes said he had taken off all of his clothes, in order to make himself more buoyant. "Even a small buoyant device will help you — something you can use with your arms around or your neck over just to help relieve some of the stress if you're not a great swimmer or you're having a hard time staying afloat," Bigney said. Grimes had said he tried chewing on some bamboo, which Bigney said is extremely buoyant. Even collecting small bits of bamboo or driftwood could help a person stay afloat, she said. In a best-case scenario, you could collect enough that would allow you to make a pile or raft that you could get up on top of and out of the water, which would also make you safer from any potential predators. Water would be a concern, food not so much It's unlikely Grimes was able to get significant energy from chewing on bamboo, but food would not be a primary concern in the amount of time he was at sea. "Our bodies are perfectly, evolutionarily adapted to have this ability to fast for a long period of time, so he should have been fine as far as food," Bigney said, adding that "psychologically," it may have helped him, but "physiologically" his body was probably OK without eating. Calories are needed to regulate core body temperatures, but she said most bodies would be able to do that for a couple of days with reserves, including from fat and the liver. Grimes was treated for hypothermia after he was rescued, as the 70-degree water temperature was significantly colder than humans' baseline core body temperature, but moving around and swimming for much of the time he was stranded — as well as factors like what he had recently eaten and his body fat content — may have helped him avoid the worst of it. Dehydration would be of much greater immediate concern than food, according to Bigney. "You don't want to drink any salt water," she said, adding that you'd want to try to conserve whatever water you already had. One way to do that would be to try and use your clothing to create shelter from the sun, such as by wrapping it over your head. Make a signal however you can — including with trash Ultimately, if you fall from a cruise ship many miles from shore, it's a waiting game to be rescued, and making a signal is one way to improve your chances of being found. "There's a lot of trash in our great oceans, unfortunately," Bigney said, adding that collecting any floating garbage into a large pile could potentially form a signal that could be spotted by rescuers. When an overboard situation is reported, the US Coast Guard uses a program to estimate where a floating object might be, Gross told Insider. The Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System factors in the person's weight, clothing, body fat percentage, and whether or not they have a flotation device, as well as weather and ocean patterns. For Grimes, the system returned over 7,000 square nautical miles of ocean where he could be, which is about the size of Massachusetts — so anything you can do to increase the chances of being spotted can help. "In the end, it's kind of a grim situation, but people have survived," Bigney said, adding: "And people sometimes just die." Editor's note: This story was originally published in December 2022 and was last updated in June 2025.