27 Travel Products To Help You Pack Like A Pro

A set of vacuum-free compression bags that come in handy when you're packing for the trip, but also come in SUPER handy when you realize you went a little overboard at those local boutiques and are bringing back way more than you packed in the first place. Just zip up your clothes, roll, and watch all the air leave the bags, ensuring you can still zip up your roller board!
Or, a set of packing cubes to level up your packing game since these keep your items compressed and organized. You can sort them by item or by day — so when you get off the plane and make it to your hotel, you can easily change outfits without cave-diving into your carry-on to find that one cute top!
A hanging toiletry bag that proves you can do a carry-on only, but still bring every toiletry you need. This holds so many things, keeps them in one compact place once you unpack, and lets you see everything at a glance!
A digital luggage scale so you can fill your checked bag to the BRIM and hit just below that 50-pound weight limit without worrying about any overweight bag fees. Reviewers say this is easy to use and extremely accurate compared to the scales at the airport!
A tri-fold travel wallet that keeps all your important documents in one super secure, RFID-blocking place. This material allows for your credit cards, IDs, and passport to be safe from any unauthorized access, so you can keep your hard-earned money and enjoy your trip worry free!
A packing list pad with pretty much everything you'll need to pack for a vacay. So instead of ending up with six pairs of jeans and completely forgetting about your essentials like your phone charger and toothbrush, you can plan ahead and make sure nothing gets left behind.
A 3-in-1 foldable wireless charging pad that lets you charge your MagSafe devices all at once, and is especially handy if your AirPods are still on the OG lightning cable and your phone switched over to the USB-C cable. You can stay organized by getting rid of tangled cords — *and* btw, the high-quality magnets in the pad will make sure your items don't slip away. When folded up, it easily fits into your pocket!
The iconic Alleyoop Pen Pal, which is basically a cooler makeup version of the classic BIC 4 Color Pen. This has four retractable colors so you can touch up your brows, eyeliner, lips, and highlights. Plus, it takes up little to no room in your makeup/toiletry bag!
And Alleyoop's portable travel razor that includes several razors, a moisturizing bar, and a refillable spray bottle to tackle those sneaky little hairs you missed last night while shaving in preparation for your beach vacay.
And a Subtl Beauty Stak, which has genius written all over it. It allows you to keep up to NINE makeup products in one compact and convenient place, AND you can customize it if your routine is more of a no-makeup makeup routine. Plus, it comes with a mirror lid and includes a brush!
A reviewer-beloved travel laptop backpack — truly a backpack that ~packs a punch~ with all that it can hold. With a padded laptop sleeve, a large main compartment, two side pockets, a front pocket, AND a USB port...no other backpack can compete at this price point!
A collapsible silicone water bottle because even though you love your refrigerator-size Stanley Cup, you need something a lil' smaller for when you're traveling. This is refillable and rolls up to be super compact when you're done sipping.
A 2-in-1 blanket pillow for those who wish they could personally ask the pilot to turn down the freaking AC on the plane. It's made from super soft microfleece, and the trolley pass-through pocket lets you conveniently slide it over your carry-on.
A Hackwith Design House shirt because a versatile top that looks good with pretty much any bottom you'll pair it with? Great. But a top that can be worn up to five different ways? UTTERLY AMAZING. This is made from high-quality, breathable fabric and will look cute no matter how you style it!
A portable hanging luggage organizer so when it's time to unpack after arriving at the hotel, you can be like "I'm done ✅" in a matter of seconds while your travel buddies are still trying to find their change of clothes post-airport outfit.
A compact travel cable organizer because you've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty, which all come with So. Many. Charging. Cables. This keeps everything organized in one convenient place, and it's even waterproof!
Or a braided 4-in-1 fast charging cord to minimize the amount of space your charging cords take up and maximize the amount of devices you can charge at one time.
A garment travel bag — once this baby goes through the security conveyor belt, the TSA worker is gonna be like "Oohh, they're smart smart." You'll be so amazed at how much you can fit in this after packing all your clothes in the inner garment section!
Some waterproof zippered pouches enough for the whole family or friend group to get lots use out of. Whether you store snacks, electronics, or emergency items like a change of clothes in these, they'll come in super handy since you can keep things organized and safe from potential messes.
A portable rain hood so when Mother Nature tries to pull a fast one on ya, you can be like, "Not today!" It can be easily stashed in your purse when the rain finally stops, and it takes up way less room in your luggage than a regular rain jacket.
Some reusable bottle bags, since you want to make sure that special bottle of wine from your trip abroad is going to be safe and sound in your checked bag. In case it *does* spill, this bag will catch all the liquid and prevent your clothes and tchotchkes from being a merlot mess!
A 2-in-1 hair tool that curls *and* straightens, but doesn't take up a lot of room in your carry-on. So when you want pin-straight hair for Day 1 of vacay, but then want voluminous curls for Day 2, you'll be so glad you packed this.
A Kindle Paperwhite because the list of books you want to read is getting larger by the second (thanks a lot, BookTok), but the space in your suitcase for a book is just nonexistent. This little thing holds thousands of books, is waterproof, and has a glare-free screen. Reviewers love how the charge lasts for weeks (yes, weeks!) and the optimal warm light feature that's easy on the eyes.
A splurge-worthy set of Cadence Capsules if you're a little picky about hotel shampoos and prefer to stick to your tried and trues. These are super sturdy and they're magnetic, so they'll keep all your vitamins, moisturizers, lotions, and basically anything you want to put in them super safe and organized.
A skyline mini wallet emergency kit equipped with things like an extra hair tie, Tylenol, a bandage, and a deodorant wipe. Whether you use it on the actual plane ride or keep it in your purse for the vacation days following, this will be sure to come in handy.
A refillable travel perfume atomizer so you can take your signature scent (plus three others for some variety!!) on the go and not worry about a floral-scented mess leaking in your entire carry-on! This doesn't require a funnel and simply connects to the nozzle of your perfume bottle for easy refilling.
A set of Tide sink packs for when you need to do a quick wash of your dirty clothes so that you don't have to rewear a stinky top for your last dinner on vacay. These are easy to slip into your toiletry bag and will def come in handy in case your travel nightmare comes true, and you actually do poop your pants (lol).
You, when your besties realize you were able to compactly pack your 14-step skincare routine into your handy-dandy toiletry bag:
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