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    25 Genuinely Useful Travel Products From Target You'll Be Glad You Packed

    Itty-bitty toiletries, roomy carry-on bags, useful tech products, and more so you can make the most out of your next trip.

    1. An expandable hard-shell carry-on suitcase with four spinner wheels and a built-in lock to bring your luggage firmly into adulthood with you. RIP, soccer camp duffel bag. You will not be forgotten.

    2. Or a wheeled duffel bag if you're not quite willing to give up that duffel life but are looking for a more practical option that's easier on the arms.

    wheeled black duffel bag

    3. A ruled hardcover Moleskine notebook to use as a travel journal. I love writing small daily entries whenever I'm on a trip — it really helps me remember the small, lovely details of travel that would be otherwise lost to time.

    4. A gel and memory foam travel pillow so you can snooze in comfort and peace on long plane or car rides. Best of all, it folds up and clips in a small roll so it's easy to store and carry around when not in use.

    5. Some gloriously simple travel cosmetic jars — while their screw-top lids make then perfect for decanting and bringing along moisturizer, SPF, and lip balm, reviewers also love them for small items like medicine or jewelry.

    small clear screw-top jar

    6. A hanging toiletry bag if stuffing all of your travel items into a well-organized bag has been a pipe dream so far — this baby has lots of pockets, and is even machine-washable in case of any toothpaste, foundation, or loose setting powder spills.

    grey hanging toiletry bag that can be tucked inside a suitcase

    7. A small pack of disinfecting wipes to give you peace of mind when using high-touch surfaces away from home. Nothing worse than discovering your airplane tray is mysteriously sticky.

    soft travel pack of 9 fresh scent clorox wipes

    8. A tube of Black Girl Sunscreen, because sun protection is lal the more important when exploring on vacay. It's SPF 30 and will keep your skin safe from the sun's rays *without* leaving a white cast behind.

    buzzfeed editor holding a bottle of the sunscreen

    9. A Vera Bradley and Coleman collab cooler backpack so you can pack the perfect car snacks or picnic and bring it along hands-free.

    black, red, and grey paisley cooler backpack

    10. A pair of Beats Studio3 over-ear headphones whose active noise cancellation can help you tune out and relax during plane, train, or car travel. I find noise-cancelling especially useful on planes though — those engines are loud!

    black beats over-ear headphones

    11. A luggage scale so you can confidently check your luggage, knowing you won't incur a fee for being over the airline's weight limit. I also use one of these for checking my pack's weight for backpacking trips — it's actually a very useful gadget to have around!

    model's hand hanging luggege on the handle-shaped scale's hook

    12. An all-in-one wall adapter that allows you to plug your electronics into the four most common international outlets. A must-have if you're leaving the country.

    the cube-shaped outlet adapter with a sliding button to change outlet types

    13. Tiny bottles of SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner, because your curls have been subjected to sub-par hotel products way too many times.

    14. A set of handy-dandy packing cubes so your suitcase doesn't look like a tornado tore through it after day one of your trip. I used to be skeptical of packing cubes at first but can conform they help even the most disorganized of travelers (me) maintain some semblance of order.

    two small, one medium, and two large light blue packing cubes with mesh fronts

    15. A dog gear travel bag to help you transport food, water, treats, and toys easily. No more excuses not to schedule that road trip to the dog beach!

    the black and grey dog travel set's bags and accessories

    16. An itty-bitty Venus razor with a carrying case so if you're planning on shaving on your trip you don't need to bring your big 'ol razor and try to find a way to store it safely.

    pink and orange razor with a very small handle and a travel case

    17. A classic zippered backpack to use as a carryon or day bag hands-free and in style. Once I started using a backpack as a purse while traveling, it was hard to go back.

    pink, white, navy, yellow, and tan square patterned zippered backpack with a front picket and two size pockets

    18. Or a small, textured fanny pack if all you need is somewhere to stash your phone, ID, and credit card. It's a good thing these are trendy these days — they're also so convenient!

    19. A travel steamer so you can still look sharp if you're headed out of town for a work trip, wedding, or other special event. Now when you pull your dress out of your suitcase and see how wrinkled it is, there's no stress.

    model using the steamer with a small handle

    20. Two zippered pouches, because it's always a good idea to have bags like this on-hand when packing. Toiletries, hair supplies, charging cords, and so much more will tuck perfectly into these.

    small navy and medium grey flat zippered bags holding various toiletry items

    21. A small first aid kit and travel tin so you always have some (cute) bandages and antiseptic if you get any cuts or scrapes. It pays to be prepared!

    the set in a bright yellowish-green tin

    22. A Takeya Actives water bottle whose screw-top spout lid ensures it's always leak-free no matter how much you throw it around in your bag. I love traveling with mine! It holds just enough water to stay hydrated throughout the day, and avoiding buying plastic bottles is obviously a must.

    23. A luggage lock with three numbered dials so you can keep your items super secure without having to keep track of a minuscule key.

    a luggage lock with three numbered turn wheels

    24. A cost-effective travel dental hygiene set that provides you with all the essentials for under $5, allowing you to check three items off of your travel shopping list in one fell swoop.

    the set's packaging

    25. A reliable external battery so you're never stuck without directions somewhere new. The amount of times an external battery has saved my tuchas is astonishing.

    rose gold externat battery with a USB-C input and USB-A cord plugged in

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