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Aug 19, 2023

33 Travel Products You’ll Use In Your Regular Life, Too

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

The way this clever anti-theft backpack also has the audacity to be the cutest backpack on earth.

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Check out a TikTok of the foldable 3-in-1 charger in action.

Promising review: "I use this product to charge my iPhone 13, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Prior to this 3-in-1 compact purchase, I have purchased three different kinds of 3-in-1 chargers. I frequently travel between school and home with carry-on bags on airlines and all of the previous stand version chargers doesn't fit well in my bags or I am always worried I would break. This is compact and folds so well that I can fit in my carry-on or in any zipper pockets without having to worry about breaking anything. Charger works really well and it is the best compact one you can find in market. Love it and been using it for two months now and no issues!!" —SBREDDY

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I like the solid and sleek construction. Fits easily in my pocket. Most importantly it works! Fast charging, enough capacity to charge my phone many times over several days, and withstands plenty of me dropping it and yanking the cord out awkwardly and accidentally." —Joe Hull

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (clip the 40% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two colors).

Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially carsickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.53.

Promising review: "I just bought this bottle and I’m already obsessed. I even ordered four more to bring with me on vacation and share with my family. I love how easily it folds back up and it doesn’t leak at all. I just wish it came in more colors and can’t wait to show everyone my cool new bottle!" —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $7.19 (clip the 40% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in a variety of styles, colors, and sets).

Promising review: "I recently went camping and was able to pack a lot into this bag.. It zipped up easily. I love the color, it's almost a 'neutral pink' and not too 'look at me, I'm Barbie in the woods!' The shoulder strap was comfortable, the handles were comfortable, too. It was snowing while unloading from the truck to the cabin and despite this bag getting wet (and VERY cold) everything inside was very dry." —Smile Saurus

Get it from Amazon for $20.41+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I cannot say enough amazing things about this backpack. It’s surprisingly spacious for how small the bag is, which makes it portable/practical and comfortable. This backpack lasted an entire trip through a number of airports and layovers, and all across our trip through Europe. It was amazing. Because the main zipper sat against my back, I never worried about getting my items stolen. But I also had the luxury of having the two front zippers that were also surprisingly spacious to hold non-precious items such as water bottles or cheap sunglasses." —H. Bradshaw

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

Alleyoop is a woman-owned small business that specializes in functional makeup products.

Here's what BuzzFeeder Jasmin Sandal has to say about it: "I gotta say, I love the concept of the Pen Pal from Alleyoop! After using all of the functions (eyeliner, highlighter, lip liner, eyebrow pencil) and as someone who LOVES makeup but was applying as little as humanly possible during lockdown, I think it’s a great tool for anyone looking to streamline their routine. It's ideal to use for touchups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m. The brow pencil is particularly soft and pigmented, and filled in my eyebrows quickly. I just adore the ease of application of each product, and appreciate the universal, does-it-all-for-you concept. Plus, it saves me so much room in my already-overflowing makeup bag!"

Get it from Alleyoop for $25 or Amazon for $25 (available in three shades).

Perilogics is a small business creating hyper-functional tool holsters and bags for carrying your stuff on the go.

Promising review: "I bought this nifty gadget about six months ago for a multi-leg, ultra long-haul trip and it more than held up the entire duration. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray table. It also works on my roller carry-on handle during layovers." —Earendil

Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

Promising review: "This case has been amazing for storing my earbuds, various loose cable connectors, chargers, etc. I am using it right now on a trip and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place. It is lightweight and fits easily into my one carry on item when boarding the many flights I am taking. I’m pretty sure I will still be using it to keep all these items together and more easy to locate when I return home! I am so glad I bought this!" —V. Elia

Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in 11 styles).

Hair Dance is a US-based cruelty-free, vegan small business that specializes in haircare products.

Promising review: "I was a little unsure about this product but wanted it for vacation to limit aerosols or liquids. I am mind blown! It smells great, doesn’t leave a residue and both volumizes and keeps my hair looking fresh. It also lasts for much longer than an aerosol if you’re someone who uses this daily or every other day. The bottle is small enough to not take up space, but I’ve had my first bottle for months and am barely through half. This will be my go-to from now on." —E

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three sizes).

It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners, if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!"

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck. And so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river, and I just assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast-forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 14 colors).

Promising review: "It has drastically improved my sleep (and drowned out noisy neighbors and dogs) over the past week. It's super compact and I love the option for different (and nonlooping) sounds. I use it every night in my bedroom, but I'm looking forward to bringing it on future vacations too!" —Alex M.

Get it from our Goodful shop for $59.99.

Wallet Ninja is a small business that specializes in card-sized, slim-profile tools and accessories.

Each card includes (DEEP BREATH): several screwdrivers, a letter opener, nail puller, ruler, bottle opener, can opener, box opener, cellphone stand, hex-head nut and bolts, and a fruit peeler.

Promising review: "This is definitely helpful to have on hand! The Ninja is small and slim but punches above its weight class in terms of usefulness. The tools are all things you might find yourself searching through a drawer for and are useful in a pinch. It fits comfortably in your wallet and will help you open a beer or tighten a screw. The coolest feature that I couldn't find on most other similar products was the credit card phone stand. It is great for planes and other travel applications (I haven't had trouble bringing this on a plane anywhere I have traveled, FYI)."—Mary

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in packs of two, three, and five).

Promising review: "Perfect towel for the gym, travel, and more! I have two of these towels, a large one and a small one. I live on a boat, where space is limited and the fact that these towels fold up incredibly small is my favorite thing! My second favorite thing is how fast they dry when hung up, so that I can store them away without having to wait hours and hours for them to dry in my compartment. I use the small towel at the gym and it is super absorbent and super lightweight, I usually forget it is on me. Fantastic towel, definitely recommend." —Sam the Man

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 11 colors and seven sizes).

Ring Thing Designs is a California-based Etsy shop that specializes in ring storage, and donates a portion of each sale to anti-human trafficking nonprofits.

Promising review: "Great concept, execution, and delivery!! I bought five for various daughters and daughters-in-law for their beautiful rings when they exercise or travel. So convenient and helpful in safeguarding their precious items...They LOVE! Thank you so much for making such a wonderful product at a reasonable price and quick delivery!" —Celia Flynn

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 or Ring Thing Designs on Etsy for $19.95 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "These travel pill cases are totally worth it! We are always out and about traveling, and this case helps keep the travel pharmacy organized! No more clunky pill bottles. The pill case is very sturdy and has a clasp that stays tightly latched. The compartments on the inside are easy to open with plenty of storage for pills. I was able to fit about 10 larger pills into the smaller compartments. It’s nice to also have the larger compartments too. You can fit wrapped cough drops or other medications in those. Highly recommend!!" —Sydney Harsh

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $6.97.

Waypoint Goods is a small business that specializes in travel journals and accessories.

Promising review: "LOVE this scarf for traveling. It folds super flat. I kept two passports in mine for most of the vacation. I used it for winter in London and it was all I needed. Very warm." —Matt

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in five styles).

Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok a bunch of times and finally decided to get it. I hate the paper lint rollers, they never seem to work that well and I hate that I have to throw them away. This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over. It’s super sticky and works great!" —Ella

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Chelsea Stuart has to say about them: "Last year I splurged on some AirPod Maxes and for the amount of money I threw down on them, I was determined to get as much use out of them as possible and that included on plane rides. With the AirFly Pro, I can connect my headphones via Bluetooth and use the seat-back screen without having to fiddle with the free wired headphones they hand out that 1.) have horrible sound quality and 2.) don't fit my ears in the slightest. (I swear my ear canals are tiny or something??)"

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "This product has changed my life. I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. My ears will be clogged up, and it is painful to swallow for a day or two after short-distance flights. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. You are supposed to insert them before the plane takes off and then before landing. I have found that it works best if I leave them in the entire flight from before takeoff until landing, but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude." —Thomasina

Get a pack of one from Amazon for $6.99.

Each magnet can hold up to eight pounds!

Threaded Pair is a Texas-based small business established in 2017 that specializes in handy accessories, cosmetic bags, and patches.

Get it from our Goodful shop for $14.99 (originally $24.99; available in four styles).

The pillow is made with a breathable, super soft bamboo fabric, and fully machine washable.

Promising review: "We got a few different types of travel pillows for a red-eye to Europe and this was overall our favorite due to its versatility. The loop actually allows you to have various self supporting positions, and this will contort all sorts of ways to be a pillow, neck rest, arm rest… anything. It’s actually just good for any type of travel in general and got a lot of use on the whole trip. The material is soft and comfortable." —Tom Shaw

Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in 10 colors).

Eyelov is a small business that specializes in personal care products for travel.

Promising review: "Perfect for an overnight trip. I hate packing contact solution, but this keeps everything together and the small bottle holds enough solution to take my contacts out and soak them, and then rinse them to put them back in. I was pleasantly surprised to see the suction and the tweezers. I haven't had to use them, but I definitely needed them in the past. Cute addition to my travel bag and worth the money." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors).

Multitasky is a woman-owned small business established in 2020 that specializes in cute, functional gadgets for travel, office, and home use.

Promising review: "It does as it says it does, allowing my Dell XPS15 to operate a pair of USB devices from my lightning port! The laptop has two USB ports, one of which is always occupied by my USB mouse dongle and the other by my protected USB drive. If I wanted to plug in my phone to switch data or add another thumb drive to transfer a device, everything might have to be disconnected, but not anymore. It was really worth it." —Liberty

Get it from Multitasky for $25 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I live in NJ and last year the state limited the use of plastic straws in restaurants, so often our only option is paper straws. I personally dislike the strange taste of paper straws and notice they tend to ruin any carbonation in a drink, so I bought this so I wouldn't have to use those. I keep it clipped onto my bag in it's little case so I always have it with me, and it's easy to wash once I get home. Highly recommend to fellow paper straw haters." —Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors and sets).

Promising review: "I love this! The quality is very nice and it fits great. Wore it last week in the rain with a coat I love that doesn't have a hood, and it was perfect. It slips right under your jacket so all you see is the hood, so it pretty much blends in with your jacket. Such a great idea! Wish there were more colors and patterns, I'd order more." —Jill Hammel

Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This charging cord will be a marriage lifesaver on our next cruise. Our stateroom offers only one USB outlet, so we are constantly in a race for power to recharge our many gadgets. This USB connecter cord rings all the bells." —Compassionata

Get it from Amazon for $11.98.

Promising review: "I stumbled across these on TikTok and now they are in my everyday routine. These are amazing for cleansing or removing makeup. I love that they are paper thin but transform into an absorbent sponge. They are perfect for traveling as well." —Skye Rose Koshuta

Get a set of 50 from Amazon for $9.98 (available in six color variations).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at several beach clubs. It was perfect for keeping mine and my friend's belongings safe while we dozed in our beach chairs or swam in the sea. Plus, it's the perfect size to hold phones or wallets, and easily carry in your beach or tote bag. Just make sure that you keep it unlocked when going through airport security, as I've been pulled aside a few times for TSA to take a look inside."

Get it from Amazon for $25.69+ (available in three colors).

Here's what BuzzFeeder Tasia Bass has to say about it: "I'm gonna tell you now, I have a ton of these on a lot of things like my keys, my wallet, and even my Nintendo Switch. My mom always asks 'How can someone so brilliant lose everything?' The app lets you connect as many tiles as you want (thankfully). I actually found out about these right before I was going to Japan. A friend recommended them to me and I am so glad he did because the airline lost my luggage during a layover in Vancouver and when I landed in Osaka, I was able to give them the exact coordinates so they could get it to me by the next morning and I didn't have to spend money buying months worth of clothes.

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two colors and three pack sizes).

Promising review: "This is a must-have for travel! As someone with food allergies, I often travel with food. This was the perfect solution for how to keep items cold while traveling. The bag is quick to freeze and has plenty of space for snacks and food. It seems to keep cold for a full day flight and no issue taking through TSA." —Sunshine_AW

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 10 colors and prints).

Anne Cate is a woman-owned, Ohio-based small business that specializes in handmade accessories designed with different city skylines on them.

Each kit has a hair tie, ChapStick, two floss picks, a sewing kit, bandages, emery board, two safety pins, two earring backs, a makeup wipe, two bobby pins, two mints, a deodorant wipe, a Shout wipe, a tampon, hand sanitizer, and Tylenol.

Promising review: "I love the high quality of this mini wallet emergency kit. Great size to slip in a purse or tote and decorated with a great skyline of Pittsburgh. Emergency items inside are absolutely invaluable if you need them." —Nancy M.

Get it from Anne Cate for $25 (available in 46 skylines).

Promising review: "I got the blush-colored bag. It is such a pretty neutral color. I packed it in my overnight bag to have an extra bag for shopping. It came in handy when I needed it! I put my water and light sweater in there. Also, I put my shopping items in there also instead of carrying extra store bags that leave a mark on your wrists. This little bag zips up compact and will always be a necessity when traveling anywhere! I highly recommend getting one!" —Nubia C.

Get it from Calpak for $35 (available in nine colors and patterns).

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Promising review: This is compact and folds so well that I can fit in my carry-on or in any zipper pockets without having to worry about breaking anything. Promising review:Promising review:My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially carsickness.I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car.Promising review:I love how easily it folds back up and it doesn’t leak at allPromising review: Promising review:It’s surprisingly spacious for how small the bag is, which makes it portable/practical and comfortable. I never worried about getting my items stolen. Here's what BuzzFeeder Jasmin Sandal has to say about it: It's ideal to use for touchups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m.Promising review. I was able to finagle it to fit the tray tables on different planes and like others, I find the height just nice when clamped onto a stowed tray tablePromising review:. I am using it right now on a trip and it has been fantastic for keeping these items in one convenient, organized place am so glad I bought thisPromising review: I am mind blown! It smells great, doesn’t leave a residue and both volumizes and keeps my hair looking freshThe bottle is small enough to not take up space, but I’ve had my first bottle for months and am barely through half. Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: I find that they're good for about a day due to condensationPromising review:Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone!Promising reviewEach card includes (DEEP BREATH): severalPromising review:The Ninja is small and slim but punches above its weight class in terms of usefulness.s great for planes and other travel applications (I haven't had trouble bringing this on a plane anywhere I have traveled, FYI)Promising review:My second favorite thing is how fast they dry when hung up, so that I can store them away without having to wait hours and hours for them to dryPromising review: So convenient and helpful in safeguarding their precious items...They LOVE!Promising review:No more clunky pill bottles. The pill case is very sturdy and has a clasp that stays tightly latched.It’s nice to also have the larger compartments too. You can fit wrapped cough drops or other medications in thosePromising review:Promising review This is awesome because it fits right in my bag, and I’m able to reuse it over and over.Here's what BuzzFeeder Chelsea Stuart has to say about them: With the AirFly Pro, I can connect my headphones via Bluetooth and use the seat-back screen without having to fiddle with the free wired headphones they handPromising review:I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude.Promising review: "allows you to have various self supporting positions, and this will contort all sorts of ways to be a pillow, neck rest, arm rest… anything. Promising review: I hate packing contact solution, but this keeps everything together and the small bottle holds enough solution to take my contacts out Cute addition to my travel bag and worth the moneyPromising review:Promising review. I keep it clipped onto my bag in it's little case so I always have it with me, and it's easy to wash once I get homePromising reviewore it last week in the rain with a coat I love that doesn't have a hood, and it was perfectPromising review: Promising review: I love that they are paper thin but transform into an absorbent sponge. Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: Plus, it's the perfect size to hold phones or wallets, and easily carry in your beach or tote bag. Here's what BuzzFeeder Tasia Bass has to say about it: The app lets you connect as many tiles as you want (thankfully). the airline lost my luggage during a layover in Vancouver and when I landed in Osaka, I wasable to give them the exact coordinates Promising review:The bag is quick to freeze and has plenty of space for snacks and foodPromising review: Emergency items inside are absolutely invaluable if you need themPromising review:I put my water and light sweater in there. Also, I put my shopping items in there also instead of carrying extra store bags that leave a mark on your wrists
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