38 Travel Items That'll Earn Their Spot In Your Suitcase

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24-06-2025

First, lets start off with the suitcase itself — a reviewer-beloved Béis suitcase is something you'll soon consider the luggage piece of your dreams. This spacious 29-inch suitcase features lots of pockets and can be expanded to give you that extra space you'll need for all those gifts and souvenirs. And don't stress about its weight — it has a weight limit indicator that'll let you know if your baggage is too heavy!
*Or* a lightweight three-piece luggage set that comes with a 28-inch suitcase, a 24-inch suitcase, and a carry-on 20-inch suitcase. They each have a TSA-accepted lock and 360-degree spinner wheels that'll make it super easy to bob and weave through the crowd as you rush from security to your gate.
A practical tray table cover so that all the necessary knickknacks for your flight are within easy reach. Perfect to store your book, snacks, lip balm, and water bottle (because the only thing that dehydrates you more than travel is *summer* travel). Now you can just place your bag overhead and kick your feet out while having everything right in front of you.
A super handy luggage scale — once you have it, you'll never travel without it. Especially if you're going on a longer trip, and you know your luggage will be much heavier on the way back! This lets you know how much it weighs so that you don't have to worry about awkwardly stopping in the middle of a busy airport to re-distribute weight. Plus, reviewers rave about how accurate it is!
A tube of Burt's Bees After Sun soother because summer is upon us and you can only do the whole "fun in the sun" thing for approximately five minutes before you see a sunburn start to form. Apply this nourishing blend of aloe and coconut oil and say goodbye to that terrible pain and itching.
A handy RFID-blocking travel wallet, which can store so many of your usual travel and wallet contents, you'll think Hermione cast an undetectable extension charm on it. It can store your passport, boarding pass, three credit cards, a slim card, your ID, a ticket, your phone, your coins, a key, a pen, and...I think that's it? This is great for keeping everything together, especially for a multi-destination trip!
Or a waterproof travel document holder if you're a mom — or just the "mom" of the group — and are left with the task of safekeeping everyone's passports and boarding passes (or else someone gets left behind 🫠). This'll keep everything organized in one easily accessible place for you.
A luggage drink caddy for anyone who considers their iced bev an airport essential on a hot, stressful day. This sticks right on top of your wheeled luggage and has two pockets so that you can place your phone, snacks, and most importantly your iced green tea to power you through until you're *finally* seated on the plane!
A mini belt bag that'll surprise you with just how roomy it is. Use it to keep your phone, wallet, headphones, (and maybe even a protein bar to snack on) close to you and easily accessible. It's also great for use on the plane so that your small essentials are never out of reach!
A Trtl neck pillow with soft fleece support that might actually make a restful nap on a plane possible. Its ergonomic design keeps your head from nodding back and forth to help avoid aches and strains. Your family activity-packed trip will probably already deprive you of sleep — might as well get as much as you can on the way there!
Or an adjustable infinity pillow if you want something a little more cushiony. This one's designed with 360-degree support, so if you usually find yourself slowly falling sideways as you doze off, this pillow's got your back (or should say...neck).
A pack of Neutrogena portable makeup remover wipes — the iconic wipes in travel form! No more needing to shimmy your way out of your seat to cleanse your face in the tiny bathroom, or carry a bulky pack of towelettes in your carry-on. These are gentle, effective, and will have your face clean in a snap.
A set of splurge-worthy Bose noise-canceling headphones, because can any of us even hope for an enjoyable flight without some top-notch sound quality? These babies have spatial audio that gives you a totally immersive, crystal clear sound experience and a battery life that will outlive almost any flight. 😍
And if you're traveling with a little one, this comfy pair of kids' headphones! They have a soft padded cushion, an adjustable headband, and can be easily folded and stored in tight spaces. They also come in multiple fun colors and will help keep your kiddo entertained while you try to sneak in some shut-eye.
A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag, because 'tis the season for our multi-destination summer trip to tempt us to pack two back-up outfits for each day. 🙃 Just stick your clothes inside, zip up the bag, roll it, and push the air out through the valves at the bottom of the bag. No vacuum or pump needed!
Or a set of versatile packing cubes that come in varying sizes to accommodate different suitcases. It also includes a bag that has two separate compartments that let you separate the dirty clothes from the clean ones (or for your shoes and socks!).
A cult-fave intense-therapy lip balm — it'll feel as relieving as treating your lips to a tall glass of water. It helps repair dry, parched lips and serves as a protective shield. Plus, it has SPF 25 (never forget the lips!), and reviewers even rave about how they got better *and* faster results from this than any other brand.
A compact travel razor that will take up almost no space in your checked luggage — perfect for touch-ups when you're on your way to a beachy destination!
A travel-friendly blanket-slash-pillow if you're someone who's constantly chilly on airplanes. This soft (and super cute, might I add) creation will let you stay warm and cozy without having to take up extra space — it turns into a portable pouch that you can clip to your backpack or carry-on!
And a cooling, memory foam contoured sleep mask for when all you wanna do is catch some Zs on your flight but your neighbor with a reading light or open window has other ideas. 🙄 This puts no pressure on your eyes and completely blocks out light while still allowing you to freely blink, so that you can get some beauty sleep before you land!
A pack of super-comfy wax earplugs because they'll let you finally be able to nap on your plane ride or at the hotel (despite your S.O.'s constant snoring). They block out noises by comfortably molding to the shape of your inner ear! Perfect for longer travel days when you just. need. some. sleep.
A bottle of 100% drug-free, fast-dissolving melatonin pills if you're someone who has trouble getting some nap time in while on a plane (or anywhere!). It has over 63,000 5-star ratings, with many reviewers raving about how effective it is at helping them drift off into sleep *without* making them feel drowsy.
A bottle of popular Tower 28's SOS Daily Rescue spray, which holds an award-winning status for a reason. This daily spray is formulated with hypochlorous acid to help reduce redness and soothe irritation so that your skin stops looking as stressed out as you feel going through TSA.
A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount to use with your tray table, chair arm, luggage handle, or really any flat surface! They can dare to delay your flight again — you'll just sit back and sip your matcha latte as you commence your annual Sex And The City rewatch and block out the busy buzz of the airport.
A super convenient handheld mini fan — we all know how stuffy long flights can get! Whether you hold it in your hand or set it down on the tray in front of you, it gives off a powerful, refreshing airflow. And guess what? It also doubles as a flashlight *and* backup charger. Talk about being tiny but mighty!
A portable power bank charger because having a quick and easy way to get a charge on your phone is a MUST when traveling anywhere — especially with all those pics and videos you'll be taking for the 'Gram! Oh, and it has over 81,000 5-star ratings!
And an always handy international travel adaptor if you're tired of calling dibs on who gets the charger when you get back to the hotel. It has a universal input that lets you charge four devices at once so that everyone's phone is on full charge by the time you wake up from your power nap to go to dinner.
An in-flight foot hammock — trust me, you're gonna want to try this. Just hang it on the arms of your tray table and rest your feet on the cushion for some relieving elevation. Many reviewers (especially those on the shorter side!) say it's helped them prevent soreness and swelling on long flights.
A water-resistant cosmetic bag for anyone who can't help traveling with dozens of beauty products. It comes with four spacious compartments that'll help keep everything organized and a hook so that you can hang it behind a door or on a closet rod. (Hello, extra counter space!) With this, you'll have your entire beauty routine nice and spread out without even having to unpack it at all!
A set of Purell portable hand sanitizers because they'll let you stay in your seat and skip the line for the tiny bathroom when it's time to get rid of the germs your hands have come in contact with halfway into your flight (spoiler, it's a *lot*😬). These will kill 99.9% of those germs, and you can even clip them to your bag for easy access!
A freezable snack box — it's perfect if you're looking to store snacks for little ones, if you're someone with food allergies, or even if you're breastfeeding and need to store milk while away from home! It's designed with built-in cooling technology that'll keep everything in it cold all day long. (It also gives you one less thing to stress about if your flight's delayed!)
A set of refillable TSA-friendly toiletry containers because going through security is stressful enough without being delayed to have all of your family's liquid products double-checked. This bag allows airport security (and you) to easily identify its contents so that you're at your gate with your latte in hand before ya know it.
A set of Earplanes that help relieve in-flight ear discomfort, clogging, and popping by filtering and helping to regulate air pressure. Truly lifesavers — especially for those of us who dread taking off/landing because of the drastic change in altitude!
A set of Sea Bands if you tend to get motion sickness on plane rides (or really anything that moves). It applies acupressure to each wrist and helps relive nausea and vomiting so that you can finally enjoy your much-deserved vacay.
A roll-on blister-preventing balm so that putting adhesive bandages on the blisters on your feet at the end of long walks or hikes becomes a thing of the past. This balm magically becomes an extra layer of protection between your skin and your shoe so that you can continue exploring new landmarks worry-free.
An AirFly Pro wireless transmitter if you're tired of having to use wired headphones during your flight. With this, you can easily connect to your seat TV screen with your AirPods and enjoy your selection of movies and TV shows without any annoying wires in the way.
A helpful "Pack this!" checklist that's *especially* helpful if you're left in charge of remembering to pack the easy-to-forget things for yourself, your S.O., and/or your kids. Much more helpful than having to open up your notes app every time you think of something you might forget to pack before you leave the next morning!
A roomy water-resistant duffel bag, which you can fold up and stow in your suitcase to have it as extra storage room for those new purchases and souvenirs you'll be bringing back home! It comes with several interior pockets, a wet pocket (great for toiletries!), a tablet sleeve, and a strap to keep it secured to your luggage as you rush around the airport.