25 Travel Essentials That You Absolutely Need Right Now

1. A Waterproof Backpack

First, you need something to hold everything! This slick waterproof backpack comes with multiple compartments to stay organized. It, also, comes with a built-in charge insert for your phone. You still need a battery though. What’s different about this backpack is that it comes with a separate compartment for your shoes at the bottom of the backpack which is nice so you don’t have to worry about contaminating your things.

2. Organizer Packing Cubes

If you want to pack a few more outfits, then using these packing cubes is the way to go! You wouldn’t think you can add a few more outfits by stuffing these cubes but it does! What I love about this set is that it comes with a laundry bag, a makeup bag, a toiletry bag, and a cable bag! Talk about “bang for your buck.”

3. Emergen-C 1000 mg Pack

You want to be prepared just in case if you or someone in your group feels under the weather. Have a few packets of these in your backpack, purse, or bag for those scenarios. Since you’ll have a lot planned for your vacation, your body will be worn out! So, take care of your precious body! It’ll be worth it in the end. Don’t want to be miserable on during your vacation.

4. Addaloc Portable Door Lock

Traveling alone or with kids and want an extra layer of security? Have this portable door lock by Addaloc handy. It can be intimidating going somewhere you’re not familiar with. Better safe than sorry.

5. Makeup Brush Holder

Hate to rummage through your makeup bag to find that one specific brush? Well, search no more! Introducing this makeup brush holder that stands straight up! The bag unzips towards the floor and you open and lay the flaps to the side which will expose all your brushes for easier visualization! No more searching!

6. Travel Mirror

You can’t do your makeup without a mirror! Have this handy foldable compact mirror with a touch screen LED light and magnification of 3X and 5X for those hard-to-see places. Simple, classy, and compact for your makeup application!

7. Elastic Scarf and Hat clips

If you’re THAT brimmed hat/scarf person, you want to have this elastic clip for your purse or tote when you’re on an excursion, walking through the airport or just don’t want the hassle of holding it. Stylish and convenient, don’t you think?!

8. AirPods

Can’t board the plane and not being able to listen to your favorite music or podcast! Equip yourself with some AirPods for that cordless life and amazing sound experience.

9. Downy Wrinkle Releaser

Who has time to iron their clothes on vacation?! Good thing Downy made a solution! It reduces the static cling of the fabric thus, allow the wrinkles to smooth right on out. Directions: spray, tug, and smooth. Pretty simple!

10. Portable Mini Refillable Perfume Bottle

Don’t want to bring your full sized prized perfume in your checked bag ’cause we all know how delicate they take care of our checked bags. Get these mini refillable perfume bottles! There’s a pump at the bottom of the bottom where you can attach to the pump of the full-sized bottle to fill. You can take it anywhere!

11. Pocket-sized Phone Mount

This little gadget can save the day if you have kids at the restaurant or on long airplane or road trip rides. With its’ sleek and compact design, it can fit in your wallet, in your purse, and even in your back pocket.

12. First Aid Kit

This stylish first-aid clutch is small and convenient! It comes with 6 antiseptic cleansing wipes, 6 sting relief pads, 6 alcohol pads, 10 safety pins, 18 cotton swabs, 10 fabric bandages, 5 knuckle bandages, 5 finger bandages, 2 butterfly bandages, 5 gauze pads, and 1 gauze tape. You just never know!

13. Purell Singles

Purell Personelles that comes in a pinch! Single use packets can always be with you for no-mess germ-kill anytime you need it. Perfect for sharing and can fit anywhere – pocket, wallet, car, cell phone case, your smallest bag. Also, it’s great for party areas, lunches, kits, and gift bags.

14. Tide-To-Go

Can’t go wrong with having one of these in the little purse. Perfect for those hard-to-rid stains at a party, function, or outing.

15. Travel Detergent

By now, you know I like individual packets for traveling haha. Ran out of clothes and the closest laundry mat is 20 miles away or the cost for laundry service at the hotel is outrageous, lucky for you SinkSuds is the perfect solution. Simply add a packet to the sink or bathtub with clothes and you’re good to go!

16. Travel Compartment Organizers

These eco-friendly compartment organizers is just what you need to hold your medications and or vitamins. It has a silicone rim to promote air seal mechanism to prevent moisture, comes with labels, double lock and removable lid for easy cleaning, and made with cereal fiber material which makes these organizers durable for any trip. It’s, also, BPA-free!

17. CeraVe Tinted Sunscreen

CeraVe hydrating mineral sunscreen has a blend of 3 essential ceramides and niacinamide to keep skin hydrated and protected from the sun! Great as a primer and mineral based. Make sure you reapply!

According to Dr. Steven Q. Wang, a dermatologist and photobiologist, higher SPF of 50 can create a false sense of security. Thus, one might stay out in the sun longer and skip the reapplication. “The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for any extended outdoor activity. Regardless of the SPF, though, it’s important to apply one ounce (two tablespoons) 30 minutes before going outside and reapply it every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.”

You can read more about Dr. Wang’s article here.

18. Travel Containers

The last thing you want to do before you head off on your vacation is to throw your precious creams and liquids because it didn’t meet the TSA limits. What’s great about these travel containers is that it’s silicone, leak proof and easy to store!

19. Neck Pillow

You don’t want a stiff neck when you’re on vacation! You won’t have any fun! Take care of yourself with this memory foam neck pillow! It’s adjustable, washable and soft with magnetic beads. This set comes with earplugs for the loud noise, a sleeping mask, and a luxury bag to hold everything.

20. Leather Jewelry Box

This cute little jewelry box will keep all your prized jewels safe and organized sealed with a zipper! So, you know nothing will escape.

21. Portable Charger

Phonesuit 20000 milliamp hours (mAh) power bank will fully charge your phone in 30 minutes or less! Lightning fast and it has four separate levels for multiple full charges. I have one of these and it was a lifesaver when I was in Italy!

22. Power bank Organizer

Want to keep all of your chargers, wires, and power bank all in one place? Order this durable case for your next travel trip. It comes with a mesh pocket to keep everything in place. Shock and scratch proof with a smooth coating for grip.

23. Toiletry Bag

This two-way zipper closure toiletry bag comes with a 360 swivel non-slip metal hook for versatile hanging. It is water resistant and padded well to keep its shape. Four separate compartments for categorization.

24. Universal Power Adapter

Don’t get caught without one of these in your bag when you’re traveling out of the country! Because different countries have different types of plugs, many charging plugs from the US won’t be compatible. This universal power adapter has 4 USB Ports, 1 USB TYPE C and 1 AC Socket to charge 6 devices simultaneously with high speed!

25. Conair Cordless Auto Curler

This cordless curler is what you can say “styling on the go”! Easy-to-use buttons with heat up to 400˚and can curl your hair in multi-directional: left, right, or mixed with anti-tangle protection. It contains a ceramic curl chamber to reduce frizz and adds shine. This is battery powered so make sure you bring a few with you.