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With nearly a thousand flights behind me, you’d think I’d have this travel thing completely figured out. But year after year, I still stumble upon new items that make the whole travel experience smoother, easier, and way more enjoyable.
The only thing better than finding a genius travel hack is getting to share it with friends. So here are my top 19 items you probably didn’t know you needed — until now. (But trust me, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.)
For those looking for a little bit of extra juice on your device, the Rolling Square inCharge 6 charges one device with the power of another. Keep it connected to your keychain or on your backpack, and you'll have charging access at all times.
While this simple device isn't meant to get your laptop from 0% to 100%, it's come in handy for me many times, such as when I need to power my earbuds from my cell phone.
With only two hands in play, it's hard to juggle everything through the airport — especially a water bottle or a cup of coffee. That's where the riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder comes in handy.
Just loop it onto your luggage handle, and you can easily take extra items with you on the go, such as your coffee or water cup, cell phone, sunglasses, or any other accessories that you need easy access to.
With the AirFly Pro, you can easily connect your wireless headphones to your plane's inflight seatback entertainment system without issue. It's the perfect solution for utilizing Bluetooth technology and leaving the wires behind.
My family and I used the AirFly Pro on our recent flight to Japan, and it worked incredibly well. It was easy to connect, and the sound quality was on par with the wired headphones we tried as well.
Take your passport holder to the next level with the WALNEW AirTag Passport Holder. With its own slot for an Apple AirTag, you can always find your passport, credit cards, and driver's license in the event they go missing.
This passport holder also offers RFID-blocking material to ensure your personal information stays safe during your travels.
If you've picked the window seat on your next flight, add the BEVLEDGE In-Flight Window Organization Station to get some additional storage space.
Fitting right into the window shade slot, it holds up to two additional beverages, plus your cell phone, eyewear, eye pods, and more. Plus, when not in use, this organizer folds flat, fitting right into your travel bag.
Having an extra lock ensures your safety in the comfort of your hotel room, and can even buy time in case of an emergency. The HNHMT portable door lock is an inexpensive but effective reinforcement for unreliable hotel locks.
This particular lock also comes with a door alarm — another tool that can help alert a traveler of potential danger.
Connect this portable keychain charger to your keys, bag, or wallet, and charge your cell phone, AirPods, Apple Watch, and more on the go.
With 5,000mAh of power, built-in cables, and the ability to charge up to four electronic devices at once, you'll never be left with a dying battery while traveling.
Whether you're lying on the beach or exploring a new city, don't let a bad sunburn ruin your vacation. With these UV detection stickers, you'll always know when it's time to re-apply sunscreen.
With each sticker good for up to 12 hours, an entire pack should last throughout your whole family vacation.
This 3-in-1 pocket fan not only keeps you cool on a hot vacation day, but also serves as a flashlight and power bank charger. With its compact size, you can easily store it in your bag or pocket throughout the day.
With the pocket-size Perilogics Airplane Phone Holder, you can watch your favorite TV show or movie on the plane — hands-free — by connecting the device to your seatback tray table.
This multi-use holder can also come in handy at home for work calls, taking selfies, or even cooking in your kitchen.
Keep your items not only germ-free, but organized, too, with this Airplane Tray Table Cover with Pocket Organizer.
With slots for your electronic devices, water bottle, and snacks, plus a cover for the tray table when it's folded down, you'll never leave anything behind — except those icky germs. And best of all, this reusable item is machine washable.
Forget about having your devices scattered around the hotel room in various electrical outlets. Instead, the Anker USB 6-port Charging Station can power six devices at once from a single outlet. It also helps to ensure you don't leave chargers behind.
Use your own clothing hangers while traveling with these foldable travel hangers. At less than an ounce each, these hangers will take up no space — and weight — in your suitcase. Perfect for hanging your clothes while traveling, or if you need to dry a piece of clothing on the bathroom rod.
To avoid leakage while traveling, I used to place my toiletries into zip lock bags, until I found these silicone bottle covers.
With four different sizes within the 12-pack, the covers fit both large and small items, such as bottles of lotion and sunscreen. Now it’s one of my favorite go-to travel hacks, and I don't have to worry about spills in my luggage.
Prevent blisters before they start with the Body Glide Foot Glide Anti Blister Balm. Just apply to your feet to create an invisible barrier so you don't have to worry about painful blisters ever again. And trust me, this balm came in incredibly handy during my 20,000-plus daily steps in Japan.
After a long day of hiking, give your feet a way to relax with this foot mask. Infused with Epsom salt, lavender, and peppermint, this is the perfect solution to give your feet a break after a long day, especially when you're on-the-go.
Enjoy your flight to the fullest — without air pain — with these earplugs. Designed specifically to reduce airplane pressure, you'll never know how you flew without them.
Attach this expandable strap to your suitcase or backpack, and easily hang your jacket or shopping bags. This strap comes in handy for a wet jacket or when you don't want to carry an extra bag with you all day.
Just pack all of your clothes in the Grand Fusion Stow-N-Go Portable Hanging Travel Shelves, fold it into your suitcase, and voilà! All your clothes are hanging in your closet neatly organized. Plus, when packed, the shelves compress to save space and make room for more in your luggage.
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