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Editor’s note: Updated at October 4, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.
If you’re a big travel fan, prepping for your journey can be just as fun — or possibly as stressful — as the trip itself. That said, it can be difficult to narrow down what to pack, and even more difficult to narrow down which items will make the act of packing and organizing your travel situation easier. There’s so much to consider! Lucky for you, that’s where we come in!
We gathered 12 of the best essential items for travel on Amazon, from organizer cases for clothing, cables and medications, to totable comforts like a blanket and an eye mask/headphone hybrid. All of these items come in at under $35, and they’re also all on sale right now!
$34$43
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One of the hardest things about packing for a trip is being able to FIT everything you might need for any eventuality. One amazing thing to utilize is compression, like these compression bags. These packing cubes will help you squeeze every inch of available packing space out of your luggage, with different sizes for different items (large for sweaters, medium for shirts and so on).
$7$14
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Just as difficult as packing all your travel clothing and toiletries is finding space for all the cables and electronic doodads you may need to bring. This waterproof, shockproof and heavy-duty case takes the guesswork out of cable organization, with compartments for a powerbank, memory card, cords, headphones, adapters and basically anything else you could think of!
$14$22
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Keep your brushes together and secure in this high-quality silicone makeup brush case. You can even throw it in a purse for everyday use! It can fit around 5-8 brushes, along with other things you might want to have at hand (blemish patches, oil blotting sheets, etc.).
$30$34
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I’m someone who always needs even a light blanket to sleep, and this one is perfect for travel. In motion, the enclosed blanket folds up neatly into the zip-up case, which can be clipped onto your luggage. In use, you can throw one of those small airline-provided pillows inside the case and zip it in, adding extra softness to your sleep situation and also keeping things a little more hygienic by putting a barrier between the pillow and your skin.
$10$23
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One of our biggest tips for traveling? Stay hydrated! Don’t take up valuable space in your suitcase with a giant water bottle though. This collapsible, portable design is a must-have. It’s leak-proof too!
$4$8
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We believe in the Scouts rule here — always be prepared! This travel case is much more compact than carrying around a bunch of pill bottles, and has eight compartments to keep pills separate. You’ll have plenty of space to bring along any medications as well as other essentials, like Advil, Tums and maybe a couple of Gas-X for fussy travel tummies.
$34$60
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Android users, keep on scrolling — but if you’re an Apple devotee, this 3-in-1 travel charging dock will be absolutely essential for keeping your charging situation workable on-the-go. It has areas for charging an Apple Watch, an iPhone (with wireless charging) and AirPods.
$26$30
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This mirror is just amazing for anyone hoping to create a gorgeous makeup look without their usual bathroom/vanity setup. Just charge it up before you need it and you’ll have a perfectly portable cosmetic mirror that lights up with 3 different LED colors, also offering 10x magnification to make sure you’ll see every pesky pore and hair.
$18$24
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I use this thing all the time, but it’s especially useful for travel. It’s both a sleep mask and a Bluetooth headset, so you can keep out the light and bustle of your fellow travelers while also canceling out any outside noise with your own tunes or podcasts.
$8$10
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Make the TSA process oh-so-much easier with these clear toiletry bags, which will make it easier for security to check out your 3oz.-or-under travel bottles and for you to organize them all in one place.
$13$26
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In addition to the clear toiletry bags above, we wanted to give you an option that comes with tubes, jars, a spray bottle and other accessories as well. If your favorite products don’t come in TSA-friendly sizes, you can decant them into these empties for easy traveling!
$28$35
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I went to Italy in May, and I can attest that this sling bag was a lifesaver while hustling between Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre and more. It has a low profile, but looks are deceiving — it fits a heck of a lot of items, with plenty of compartments and zipped areas for sorting everything into separate spaces. You can even use it as a fanny pack in a pinch!
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