13 Amazon Travel Essentials This Avid Traveler Can't Live Without

I would call myself a fairly avid and frequent traveler — I try to go out of the country at least once a year. And since I'm such a frequent flyer, travel essentials are more than nice-to-haves! I mean, I've learned quite a few hard lessons about what I do and do not need when it comes to traveling. Instead of over-packing or forgetting must-haves, keep reading for all of my Amazon favorites that will make all your travels — including those pesky 15+ hour flights — a breeze.

Samsonite Carryon

I've tried all the cute and adorable luggage on the market, but it always ends up getting scuffed, making me a target for robbing (this actually happened), or being flat out impractical. So I am a practical travel girly now, this suitcase does the job AND it comes in a ton of colors. It fits all of my stuff, has a lock, moves easily, and is just a 10/10 carryon.

Adwaita Packing Cubes (Set of 6)

Take this from the girl who plans her entire suitcase packing list two weeks out: I'm a ride-or-die packing cube girl. They genuinely save the day for packing for me. The worst thing in the world when traveling is having t-shirts, dresses, and a million things flying around your suitcase that you can't seem to see. These not only help divide up my outfits into categories, but they also really condense my larger items like dresses that are hard to pressure down into the suitcase. Love these!

Mrsdry Travel Size Product Containers

I have extremely sensitive skin, so I can't use almost any products at hotels or Airbnbs. To prevent any breakouts or rashes on my trips, I use these travel size containers that allow me to bring my own shampoos and lotions to make sure I will be good to go on my trip! They're so handy, and only $8... basically a no-brainer buy!

EACHY Travel Makeup Bag

There's no greater annoyance than having to sift through your makeup and skincare bag for that one product, because your bag is unorganized and doesn't have easy access. I love this bag because it sits flat and wide, so that you can actually see everything that's inside it! It's genuinely a life-saver for traveling, especially when I'm in a rush.

Stanley Water Bottle

This is an essential, because who wants to pay $10 for airport water? This Stanley will keep your water cold and save you from spending that airport $$$.

JBL Tune Wireless On-Ear Headphones

For all of your movie watching and music listening, these are affordable and so, so good! I always take these JBLs with me when flying!

Apple AirTag

When I was in Italy, an airline tried to say that they lost my luggage but I could clearly see the Airtag in the airport. So, I snuck to the room where I could clearly see my bag and grabbed it...maybe not my smartest idea, but at least I got my luggage! These are a must when traveling!

Charmast Portable Charger

A portable charger is an essential for charging on-the-go, and this one will charge anything! I always end up using these so much when traveling because I'm out and about for such long periods of time. Definitely a need!

AUTEMTEK Selfie Stick Tripod

Whenever I'm traveling, I always end up having the same dilemma: only pictures of myself, and none of my husband or the other person I'm traveling with. Don't get me wrong, I love a good fit pic (it's the content creator in me), but I never end up getting group photos. So, I started packing this tripod so that I can take a couple pictures with my husband, or whoever I'm traveling with, without bothering people who may not even take that good of a photo. Love this for traveling!

Kimiandy Inflatable Travel Air Pillow

Funny story about this pillow: I bought it for a 13 hour flight to Paris, and when I was blowing it up my husband was so embarrassed because he thought it was silly and unnecessary...fast forward 3 hours later, and he's fully knocked out and sleeping on it. So take it from me and my husband; this is an essential for long flights.

Foot Hammock

You're going to think I'm crazy, but I promise you that this is an absolute essential! Once you buy this, you won't be able to fly any other way. It takes so much pressure off of your neck, knees, and back and makes traveling so much more comfortable. I can't travel without it!

Glam Up Face Masks

Again, I hate to say it, but I am THAT traveler. I have to have face masks with me because they make me feel so moisturized and clean on the stale, dry flight. Plus, they're normally very cooling which is an added bonus!

Spa Room Hand Sanitizer

I'm really weird about airport germs, and with more and more people traveling while sick, I like to be safe and have these aloe spray hand sanitizers with me. They just help to get rid of bacteria and keep me feeling clean on a long flight!

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