10 of Our Favorite Travel Items You Can Get on Amazon

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Having the right travel gear can make or break your trip. We’ve spent countless hours testing and researching the most practical, durable, and ingenious travel products available on Amazon, curating a list of items that truly deserve a spot in your suitcase. These products have improved our travel days, from light-blocking sleep masks to portable power solutions.

Best of all, everything can be conveniently ordered from Amazon (which is crucial if you’re a last-minute packer and shopper like us.)

Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack

Cotopaxi’s Allpa 35L Travel Pack has become our favorite bag for trips where a rolling suitcase just isn’t practical. We recently took this backpack on a New York City trip involving train travel, lots of walking, and numerous subway transfers. Thanks to a great weight distribution system and air mesh shoulder straps, the backpack was super easy to carry, even as we walked for over 30 blocks with it.

The Allpa was much easier to pack than a normal backpack, as it opens suitcase-style (with a full-wrap zipper opening) and has three mesh zippered pockets on the inside that keep everything organized. You could definitely fit enough in this backpack for up to a week-long trip.

BeeVines Sleep Mask

Turn any hotel room or even an airplane into a dark sleeping environment with BeeVines’ Sleep Mask. This 3D eye mask is molded to create a light-blocking seal around your face, while still allowing your eyes to move freely during sleep.

The satin material is soft and comfortable and doesn’t leave marks or creases on your face after wearing it.  

Samsonite Freeform Hardside Expandable Carry-On Suitcase

Weighing just 6.5 lbs., Samsonite’s Freeform Hardside Expandable Carry-On Suitcase is our go-to for trips when we want to travel carry-on only. The 21” spinner suitcase can hold a lot while still being easy to wheel around, thanks to multi-directional double spinner wheels which allow the bag to be rolled completely upright, so there is no weight on your arm or shoulder. 

We also love all the eye-catching colors the Freeform is available in on Amazon, from a rose pink to bright orange.  

Anker C30i Open-Ear Earbuds

It’s important to stay aware of your surroundings when listening to music outdoors, but it’s especially crucial to do so in a foreign environment. Anker’s Soundcore C30i earbuds feature an innovative open-ear design that allows you hear what’s going on around you, while still enjoying crystal-clear audio.

We love these earbuds for long plane rides (don’t worry, no one next to you can hear what you’re listening to, despite the open-air design) as they don’t sit inside your ear canal and are more comfortable to wear for extended periods than regular earbuds.  

Icebreaker Merino Oasis 200 Long Sleeve Crew

When headed somewhere with unpredictable weather, we always pack Icebreaker’s Merino Oasis 200 Long Sleeve Crew. Made from 100 percent Merino Wool, this cozy shirt is soft and lightweight and helps you regulate your temperature, keeping you hot or cool as needed. 

The Oasis is thin enough that it can be layered under another shirt or jacket, and we’ve used it for everything from an extra layer in a cold plane cabin to a hiking shirt.

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Etekcity Luggage Scale

Don’t get caught out at check-in with an overweight bag. Find out before you leave if your suitcase will meet the weight limit with Etekcity’s Luggage Scale. This affordable luggage scale is very accurate and can measure up to 110 lbs. 

Simply hook it on to your luggage and lift up to get an instant weight reading that will help you decide if you’ve packed too much. 

Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic

Traveling can wreak havoc on your digestive system, thanks to unfamiliar food and the temptation to overindulge. Pack Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic and take two capsules each morning to encourage healthy gut function while on the road. 

Unlike most probiotics on the market, this plant-based probiotic uses a unique capsule-in-capsule system that’s engineered to survive until it reaches the colon, so it can deliver the probiotics where they are the most effective, helping keep your stomach happy as you sample your way through a new cuisine. 

Wholesome Hippy Calm Cream

If you need a little extra help sleeping in an unfamiliar environment, bring Wholesome Hippy’s Calm Cream with you on your next trip. This rich body cream incorporates valerian root, melatonin, magnesium, vitamin D, and chamomile to help you relax and sleep better. 

Apply it to your pulse points, neck, and bottom of feet (it’s also great to use on tired legs after walking all day) before bed. Note that this container is 4 oz., so you’ll need to decant it into something smaller if you’re putting it in your carry-on bag, but you only need a small amount at a time.

Enviroscent Plug-In Air Freshener

Hate coming home to a musty-smelling house after being gone on a trip? Plug-in Enviroscent’s Air Freshener before you leave, and you’ll be greeted with fresh-scented air upon your return. This non-toxic air freshener uses a solid essential oil disc that’s safer and healthier than traditional air fresheners. It’s made without harmful chemicals and is safe for pets.

Iniu Portable Charger

Low battery notification? No problem—Iniu’s Portable Charger has two fast-charging ports that can deliver up to a full week’s worth of power, so you can keep all of your electronics ready-to-go. The charger can bring an iPhone 13 from a completely dead battery to a 52 percent charge in just 25 minutes.

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