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From a portable lock box to a better neck pillow, these are the travel product upgrades you've been searching for.
Promising review: "I travel back home overseas quite often and have never been able to actually sleep on those long flights. I read a blog that tested a bunch of different travel pillows, and their favorite was this one, so I decided to try it. It was the first time I actually slept on a plane. It wasn’t the same as sleeping on my bed, of course, but good enough for sitting in an airplane. My husband started snoring in one of the flights. It gives your head the support it needs without having to have your neck in a weird angle, so you can actually sleep just sitting and not falling over the person next to you." —Paola Nansel
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This works so well, I even use it when going out at night so I don’t need to carry a purse! You can clip it to your bra strap and stick it in the cup; you can clip it to a belt loop and stash it on the inside of your pants. It’s very versatile and discrete, so I highly recommend this over one of those bulky travel belts or neck pouches that you can see through your shirt." —Patricia Astredoré
Get it from Amazon for $19.82 (available in pink and black).
Promising review: "A must for long haul flights! I ordered these for the first time in 2017 when doing a long haul flight from Florida to Nepal. They were a lifesaver. I have recommended these to friends and family and never travel without them. I actually keep some in my handbag just in case I need a quick freshen up since I live in hot and humid Florida." —CJA_KY
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.33.
Promising review: "I am going to keep this one simple. Recently, I got stranded in the backwoods of the Adirondack Mountains. I had ran out of water earlier on the first day and used this until I was rescued on the morning of day three. THIS WORKS; this helped save my life. If you hike, YOU NEED THIS PRODUCT." —Richard Maxwell
Get it from Amazon for $15.69+ (available in two colors and in multipacks).
Promising review: "Great for solo travelers! I have two of these, and they are amazing. The loop goes around the door handle and two thin metal prongs go in the crack of the door. If the door opens even a little, the prongs are separated, and it lets out the loudest, most obnoxious wailing sound in the history of the world!" —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "This is an amazing product. It's so simple but works incredible to prevent swelling and pressure on legs while flying. I just flew the first leg of an international flight and used it, and I am on a layover now and had to pause to write this review. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! It easily attached to the tray table, and I adjusted to my desired height. It is like a hammock for your feet. You just prop them up inside the thing/swing/hammock — which is very cushiony — and your feet are hoisted up comfortably. DEFINITELY MUST HAVE ON ALL MY FLIGHTS NOW. This thing is great!!" —Queen
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I love this pouch. I have purchased a silicone mat in the past, and it works, but it doesn't cover the iron when I need to quickly pack it up when traveling. I usually do my hair last and am always running behind, so I needed something that not only would protect countertops but also protect the heat in my bag while it is cooling down. This pouch is super thick and the perfect length for any size iron. I have an extended barrel curling iron, and there is plenty of extra room on the pouch to where it doesn't expose the heat to any counter top. This will last me forever, and it will keep a straightener or iron compact in your luggage when you travel. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —April
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available with or without a heat glove and in three colors).
Promising review: "I am officially sold on packing cubes!! These things are amazing! I can't believe I've been packing without them my whole life. The mesh lining allows you to peek inside, and I was able to pack all my clothes, shoes, and toiletries for a 10-day trip to Europe. I packed them as I normally would first, and then packed them in the packing cubes. There was SO much more room in my luggage after packing everything in the cubes! But why are you still reading?? Go buy these cubes!" —Tiffany
Get a set of four from Amazon for $21.99 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "MUST BUY!! I never thought I would be one of those people who needed an eye mask to sleep, but this one has converted me. The reviews are true, it's AWESOME. The strap is adjustable so it's tight enough to stay on but won't hurt your head or stretch out over time. Comes with a set of ear plugs and a little silky travel bag for the eye mask. The eye area does not touch your eyes, but rather has space so if you need to open your eyes, you can. It blocks out ALL the light. Tested it with wearing it and shining a really bright flashlight, saw nothing. If you have someone that likes to be on their phone or electronics at night while in bed, you can still sleep 'cause this blocks out all the light. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND." —Alexis
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "It's a wonderful little fan that really puts out quite a bit of air for its size. Do wish the battery lasted longer (about three hours), but it's a real lifesaver when you're traveling or any time you need some air. It's so lightweight and easy to pack or drop in a purse. I have given several away and have two for myself. I always keep one fully charged so I can swap it out with the one that's out. Love this product!!" —Ann P.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "Wow, what a difference this made while traveling. Kept my hands free, and I didn't have to keep going in my purse/backpack for phone, travel documents, or passport. I will not travel without it. I bought it on a whim but didn't realize how much I really needed it. I kept it on my carryon, and it was no issue at all when boarding the plane to remove it (with a line of people behind me waiting for me to put my carryon in the overhead container). I just took out my drink and slipped it up and off the handle. There is a Velcro strip in between the cup folders, but I found it very easy to slip it on and off. I also was concerned about items falling out...nope. No issue whatsoever. My passport, papers, phone were all secured." —LisalouRN
Get it from Amazon for $12.74+ (available in 21 colors/patterns).
Promising review: "My wife is a 'must walk the city' tourist. We have come home many times with our feet nothing but bandages and blisters. We just came back from six days in Barcelona, walked 50 miles (really) and not a blister or sore. We applied it every day before heading out and carried it in our pack. Other products treat blisters after they happen. This stuff got ahead of the problem. Will not travel without it." —Jon
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Buy this battery now. I’m an avid Pokémon Go player, and I travel everywhere with my game going constantly. This battery never fails. I’ve waited for about six months before I wrote this review to be certain, and I can say now that I am certain Anker batteries are the best. Can’t beat the price and the amount of power this things holds. Takes a bit of time to fully charge, but it’s worth it." —GLJ
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I travel a lot for work and need some kind of noise to cover up sounds from the hallway in hotels. This little device is the best one I've found. I've found one of the sound options that sounds just like an AC unit that puts me to sleep in an instant. And no worries that the hotel AC stops running in the middle of the night as they usually do and you wake up to a silent room and can't go back to sleep. The sounds on this little guy are the best ones I've heard. Buy this for travel and you won't be sorry!" —KJ
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
Promising review: "If you're not sure if you need this, you do! Bought these for a recent trip to Australia. My ears sometimes won't pop for a couple days after a flight, and I was nervous with such a long flight, so I did some research and came across these and figured I would try anything at this point. Well they worked! Took them out after landing almost hesitant, and my ears were just fine. My husband even joked I was wasting money, then asked to use a pair, and when we landed, he said they were awesome and didn't want to fly without them!" —AE22
Get a pack of one from Amazon for $7.50.
Not only does the backpack open from the inside, but it also has a phone pocket, document pocket, front zippered pocket, and an exterior side pocket. It's also made of nylon, so it's waterproof and has a strap to change it into a shoulder bag.
Promising review: "You NEED this! I spent time reading reviews, and they did not disappoint! (Also super thankful for people who post pictures!) I ordered the black backpack in the medium size — AMAZING. It has so much room! I plan on taking this on a day trip to Universal. It’s great that it only zips on the side that’s against your back, so it’s safe from someone behind you getting in your bag! It’s light, comfortable, and roomy. I cannot wait to put this to use. Also, I was able to add some enamel pins through the nylon part. I have locking pin backs so they stay on, but it’s great that you can make this bag your own." —Ashes DiMaria
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).
It also comes with a rechargeable battery!
Promising review: "Absolute must for travel. Hotels and Airbnbs rarely have both good lighting and a good mirror to sit down and do your makeup at. With this guy though, you won't have that worry. The different lights are wonderful for different settings; the mirror is sturdy and lightweight. It does not feel cheap at all, in fact, it is the best travel mirror I have purchased. I am now using this on a daily basis, so I think it was an awesome find, not just for traveling but also for every day! It also is really slim and fits in your carryon easily." —Alexandra
Get it from Amazon for $29.82+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I've been in the travel industry for 16 years, and up until now, I haven't found a durable and easy-to-access makeup bag. They are always too small or so big your makeup rolls around and gets on everything. This is the perfect size to fit a full face-worth of makeup products without being bulgey or bulky. The brush holders inside work perfectly, and any small items like bobby pins or hair ties go great in the zipper compartment to keep them easily accessible. Highly recommended if you do makeup on the go." —ASilver105
Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in four sizes and 28 colors/patterns).
Promising review: "It holds a lot, so I never have trash lying around my van! Always got tissues if you need them, keep wet wipes and hand sanitizer, etc. in the pockets. I do long road trips, so this is just super nice to have. The lid keeps everything inside, so stuff is never falling out. I def recommend this to anyone with kids especially or if you take long road trips and wanna keep your vehicle tidy all the time." —Leanna Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
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