The Travel Essentials We Swear By

At The Everygirl, we love to travel—but seriously, who doesn’t? Visiting friends, exploring new cities, and taking time to ourselves is honestly the best. Traveling can be the perfect way to unwind your mind and grow as a person. Whether you’re heading to Italy for a European adventure or flying to Miami for a beach weekend getaway, it all sounds fantastic. Can we come with?

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spoiler: they're surprisingly simple

The only part that doesn’t sound totally fantastic is actually getting there. Long security lines, hassling with several bags, strangers coughing in your face, freezing airplanes—we’ve all been there. The good news? We’re here to help.

Today on The Everygirl, we’re sharing the travel essentials we swear by to make your experience a little more enjoyable. Whether you’re a traveling beginner or an expert at the airport, these are the travel essentials everyone should have. Put these in a checklist for your next trip to travel like a pro!

 

Away

The Bigger Carry-On

This genius suitcase has a USB port built into it that will charge your electronics for you, which means no more sitting on the airport ground outside of the bathroom near the only available outlet.

7 colors available

BÉIS

The Carry-On Roller

Prefer to have your luggage with you at all times? We don't blame you. This carry-on makes running through the airport a total breeze with its smooth wheels and comfortable handle.

3 colors available

Cuyana

Triple Zipper Weekender

Pack everything you need for a mini getaway in the three compartments of this weekender or loop it onto the handle of your suitcase for a longer trip. You can also carry on hand, over the shoulder, or as a crossbody.

3 colors available

Beis

The Weekender Bag

If you're looking for a little more organization than a standard duffel, this option is perfect for you. Just to name a few of the features: it is water resistant, has a padded laptop insert, and has a place for your shoes. This bag is the definition of traveling smart.

3 colors available

Amazon

Packing Cubes

One of the biggest challenges of travel is fitting everything you want to bring into one suitcase. These packing cubes will help you do it with ease—and a lot more organization.

10+ colors available

Amazon

Toiletry Bag

This hanging makeup bag eliminates having to dig through the deepest depths of a giant, unorganized makeup bag that's usually travel protocol. You'll be able to see everything you brought with you and avoid your foundation opening and leaking all over everything you brought.

7 colors available

Amazon

Velvet Travel Jewelry Organizer

Gone are the days when all of your necklaces end up tangled in a knot. This high-quality velvet organizer is a life-saver for all of the pieces you
choose to bring with you when you travel.

3 colors available

Cuyana

Classic Leather Tote

This leather tote will be your favorite accessory both in travel and your day-to-day life. This is the only tote you'll ever need, and it can fit all your essentials (including a laptop).

10 colors available

Amazon

Purse Organizer Insert

One of the hardest parts of traveling is staying organized—the best intentions can turn into rummaging through a purse full of wrappers and knotted earphones in the search for your boarding pass. This organizer fits into your bag to keep all of your essentials visible and easily accessible. Genius.

10+ colors available

Amazon

Travel Tech Organizer

Avoid the added stress of misplacing your electronics during your travel day. Keep them safe in this universal case that stores and protects small electronics, power adapters, and memory cards.

Amazon

Faux Leather Travel Wallet

Travel often includes carrying all of our credit cards, and easy organization and accessibility of them is a must. This wallet can fit easily into your bag while keeping all of your cards tucked neatly into one place.

10+ colors available

Amazon

Portable Charger

A portable charger is an absolute must for travel. Keep this in your purse and never worry about your phone before the plane takes off again.

3 colors available

Apple

Charging Phone Case

Apple's charging phone case offers 50% longer battery life, so you don't have to worry about running out of battery in the middle of a long flight or layover ever again.

2 colors available

Amazon

10ft Charging Cord

Quickly charge your phone, AirPods, or iPad with this extra long charging cord to avoid having to sit awkwardly on the floor next to an outlet.

5 colors available

Slip

Pure Silk Sleep Mask

This sleep mask does the impossible: makes plane sleep an option—yes, even if you're in the middle seat.

6 colors available

Amazon

Sleeping Mask with Built-In Bluetooth Headphones

If you have trouble sleeping on a flight, you will love this sleeping mask. Its lightweight and comfortable design makes it easy to fall asleep and listen to your favorite tunes (or white noise) at the same time.

Amazon

Apple AirPods

We love AirPods for many reasons while traveling, but we especially appreciate their ability to connect on their own. This is essential for when you're too busy or don't have an extra hand to connect your Bluetooth.

Amazon

Noise Reduction Earplugs

You shouldn't have to listen to music on the highest volume to drown out the sounds around you. These comfortable and reusable earplugs are perfect for sleep, noise sensitivity, and flights.

6 colors available

Summer Fridays

Jet Lag Mask

This is at the forefront of our holy grail skincare, and we absolutely can't live without it during travel. Lather this mask on when you get on the airplane, and kiss dry, tired travel skin goodbye.

111Skin

Maskne Protection Biocellulose Mask

A mask to help with maskne? Sign us up. Wear it under your mask during a long travel day to help treat and soothe breakouts, blemishes, and chafing.

Amazon

Antibacterial Hand Wipes

Airplanes are breeding grounds for germs that turn into colds that ruin your trip. Cut your losses and carry these individual packs of hand wipes with you for the moments you could use a hand wash but don't want to run to the tiny airplane bathroom.

Amazon

High-Waisted Legging

If we didn't know we Amazon-Primed these to ourselves, we'd think they were the high-end ones we usually shell out much more cash for. These are the most comfortable, versatile leggings you'll ever own. Kiss your high-end leggings goodbye.

10+ colors available

Dr. Scholl's

Slip-On Sneaker

These super comfortable slip-on sneakers are perfect for travel—they're lightweight, easy to pack, and won't give you any pesky heel blisters.

3 colors available

HOKA ONE ONE

Bondi 7 Running Shoe

Our editors can't stop raving about how comfortable these shoes are. They are perfect for trips when your itinerary is filled with walking. Or just wear these in the airport in case you need to run to catch your flight. Either way, you'll love how lightweight and comfortable these shoes are.

6 colors available

Amazon

Travel Steamer

Suitcases and carry-ons mean wrinkly clothes, no matter how you fold them. Never deal with a broken hotel room iron again and meet your new best friend: a handheld steamer.

Kristen Ess

Compact Pro Dryer

You don't need to sacrifice amazing hair while you're traveling. This mini hair dryer packs the same punch as a full-size but is tiny enough to fit in your carry-on.

Amazon

Heat-Resistant Hot Tool Pouch

This pouch will carry your hot tools so you'll never be caught swiping the hotel hand towels again. It's heat resistant, so it's perfect for on-the-go use.

 

 

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