Pack These 22 Travel Essentials for the Trip of Your Life (2024)

This memory foam neck pillow is sleek, closes with velcro,and is easy to carry with a washable sleeve makes for the ultimate travel companion, whether by train, plane, or automobile.

Away's suitcases are bestsellers for a reason. No only do their slightly bigger carry-on size bags hold practically a weeks worth of clothing and gadgets, but they also have a genius expansion capability in case you need to cram a bit more into your bag. Bonus: there's an incrediblyChillhousehandy mobile charger.

Packing squares can make the entire packing process more efficient—a simple compartmentalization invention that makes things so easy, breezy, and organized, you'll wonder how you ever did without.

Keep all of your travel documents in one central location with a travel wallet that holds cash, cards, and your passport too.

If you're in for a long-haul flight, Lano's Flyer Mask will keep your skin hydrated, comfortable, and ensure that you are glowing when you land.

A good face mist will keep you alert and perky whether you are driving or sitting for a long transatlantic flight. Trust: aloe and hyaluronic acid feels like a dream when you've been cooped up for a few hours.

Ditch the airline eye mask for one that is slightly more... luxe, shall we say? Slip's aren't just soft, they're big enough to actually ensure your environment is blacked out, and gentle enough that you don't wake up with lines all over your face.

A good lip balm will go a long way. And the humectants in this lip mask ensure that your lips stay comfy whether you're in the sky or already landed. Plus: it's matte so it's great for your male counterparts, too.

Bug spray. You never think to bring it, always end up wishing you had. Kinfield's isn't just Deet-free, but pthalate and sulfate free, too.

Earbuds are crucial. Compact for convenience, but it's the noise canceling aspectthat will come in handy. Trust us.

A portable charger is useful all of the time, but especially when traveling. You never know when you may need a little extra juice.

Much like a portable charger, an extra USB cable (that just so happens to be extra long) will come in handy more often than you'd expect.

The best accessory you could ever travel with is a cashmere wrap. Throw it on in the airport to look more put together, use it as a comfy blanket in flight.

Print isn't dead—but for the sake of you back leave the hardcover books at home, especially if you want to read multiple selections over your break. Opt for a compact kindle instead.

Take in the sights without having to carry a ton. Newsflash: fannypacks are acceptable again. All you need is a really sleek and chic one. You'll question why you ever made fun of them in the first place.

When traveling to ultra-remote regions of the world, WiFi could be an issue. That's where a portable WiFi hotspot comes in.

You never know when you might get thirsty, but toting around a large water bottle can be cumbersome. That said, single-use plastic is to be avoided in an ideal world. So, what's a traveler to do? Enter your collapsable water bottle.

Flamingo's shave set gives you everything you need to make sure your stems are groomed while you are away, from a mini shaving cream, to a razor, and even moisturizer too.

You never know when disaster may strike during your travels. Welly's Human Repair Kit has everything you need to disinfect and keep any bumps and scratches clean and well on their way to healing.