Shop Our Favorite Travel Essentials
The trip is planned and paid for, now it’s time to pack your bags! Check out the things we can’t leave home without below!
Lo and Sons Travel Bag - This is my go-to bag for EVERYTHING, but especially for travel. It has a ton of compartments, is waterproof, and durable. This bag never leaves me on the plane.
Buy it: Lo and Sons The OG2 Travel Bag
2. A comfy travel pillow - There are a ton of travel pillows out there..and I’ve tried most of them! This one from Amazon is a fave because it’s super comfy and compact (see the cute bag it comes in).
Buy It: Travel Pillow
3. Weekender Bag - I love a good weekender bag for a quick trip. This Steve Madden one holds up well and is large enough to fit all of your essentials.
Buy It: Steve Madden Weekender Bag
4. Personalized Passport Cover & Luggage Tag - Personalized travel accessories may not be an essential, but I love them anyway! They also make really great gifts for the traveler in your life.
Buy It: Personalized Passport Cover & Luggage Tag
5. Hard Case Carry-On Luggage- Okay, call me the carry-on queen! If I can help it, I typically pack a carry-on for every trip. I prefer hard-case carryon’s like the one below because they’re durable and if I have to check it at the last minute, I know it’ll hold up well on the plane.
Buy It: Hard Case Carry-On Luggage
6. Compression Socks - Compression socks are a must for long-haul flights. They help to keep your blood circulating while in the air. I love this brand because they’re soft and comfy enough for the entire flight.
Buy It: Compression Socks
7. Travel Jewelry Case - Before I purchased one of these travel jewelry organizers I would throw all my jewelry at the bottom of my toiletry bag and then untangle everything once I got to my destination. Not the best use of my time. This organizer is compact and keeps everything in place. I love it!
Buy It: Travel Jewelry Case
8. Noise Canceling Headphones - I puchased noise cancelling headphones for the first time last year and now they’re my go-to headphones for travel. I typically have so much trouble falling asleep on the plane, but these helped to cut out almost all of the background noise and helped me rest a little better.
Buy It: Noise Canceling Headphones
9. Packing Cubes - If you’re #teamcarryon, then you know, packing cubes are the G.O.A.T.! I’m able to get sooo much into these cubes. They’re also great for separating items if you’re packing one large suitcase for multiple people.
Buy It: Packing Cubes
10. Portable Charger - Phone batteries are trash. A light, portable charger is a staple in my travel bag.
Buy It: Portable Charger
11. Universal Converter - Before my first trip to Europe, I purchased this converter on Amazon and it’s been one of the best travel purchases I’ve made.
Buy It: Universal Converter
12. Mini Steam Iron - This is one of those purchases that you don’t think you need until you actually need it. I rarely iron on vacay (don’t judge me), but when something is super wrinkled, this mini steam iron gets the job done quickly.
Buy It: Mini Steam Iron
13. Portable Utensils - Weird essential, but in Post-COVID travel, I think portable utensils will become more of a norm. I love this set that also includes chopsticks, straws and a straw cleaner.
Buy It: Portable Utensils
14. Rayban Sunglasses - This classic pair of sunglasses is a staple in my travel bag.
Buy It: Rayban Sunglasses
15. Face Masks - Wearing face masks are the new normal for the foreseeable future. They might as well be fashionable!
Buy It: Face Masks