While it may not be possible to get completely comfortable on an eleven-hour flight in tight quarters, there are plenty of ways we can get pretty close to the mark.
With these ten travel essentials from our favorite store tucked neatly into our luggage, we stand a far better chance of having a smooth ride. Together, let’s explore everything from the best pair of sneakers on the market to a self-cleaning water bottle.
New Balance 574 Core Sneaker
You’re sure to get your steps in whenever you’re traveling. Whether you’re darting through the airport or touring a new city, a comfortable pair of walking shoes is essential.
New Balance has long been the supreme go-to when it comes to comfortable footwear and their 574 series features that classic, neutral New Balance look. If you buy a nice black or nimbus-colored pair, you’ll be able to take on anything – including the world.
Anker PowerCore+ Portable Charger
After a solid pair of footwear, the next most important thing is staying charged. Like New Balance, Anker is the game-changer in its industry.
For just about $80, you can keep your laptop, cellphone, iPad, or any other device charged with this portable power bank. With a gadget like this in your bag, it removes all the stress and worry of finding a seat in the airport lounge near a power outlet.
Repel Umbrella
If you’re traveling someplace during the rainy season, you might want a light, compact umbrella in your travel arsenal. In this case, the Repel Umbrella Store has something in stock for you.
Available in a rainbow of colors, this umbrella is lightweight, compact, and has a fiberglass frame. At just a little bit over $30, you’ll be glad you tucked this little guy into your carry-on.
For more on how to maximize that piece of luggage, here are eleven ways to pack for a week in this small rolling suitcase.
LARQ Stainless Steel Water Bottle
When you’re not dodging raindrops, we hope you’ll be staying hydrated. Why not a self-cleaning stainless steel water bottle?
This magnificent invention uses LED technology to sanitize your water and clean the inner surfaces of the bottle by neutralizing harmful bacteria such as E-coli.
coowoz Travel Backpack
Of course, now we need something to store all our goodies in. In a long list of travel backpacks, the coowoz travel backpack is an overall pick for an array of reasons.
It has a nifty shoe compartment on the bottom, a wet bag in case any of your toiletries explode, and a USB charger port for obvious reasons. Coming in an array of colors and four different sizes, this backpack will see you through an overnight trip, as well as a weeklong stay.
Tocelffe Travel Bottle Set
Speaking of toiletries, this travel bottle set is cute and covers all your bases. With a cute leaf design, it speaks to that feeling of freshness only our favorite shampoos and soaps can offer.
Inside, it has 18 different bottles for shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and even a spritz or two from your favorite toner. With a secure zip enclosure, it should keep everything in your backpack safe, even when the air pressure puts a strain on our best-sealed bottles.
trtl Travel Pillow
In terms of innovation, the trtl travel pillow has it in spades. This is not your typical horseshoe-shaped travel pillow.
Rather, it has a unique design that’s intended to keep your head and neck upright, while still offering full support. In the end, you’ll be able to rest your head without putting a crick in your neck or shoulders.
Perilogics Airplane Phone Holder Mount
Speaking of a cricked neck, if you don’t want to hover over your tray table for the entirety of the flight, you can pop your phone on the back of your closed table tray to maintain proper posture.
It folds up compactly, swivels in all directions, and can put a grip on any type of cell phone. Just be prepared: someone around you will be sure to ask you where you got it from and how they can be as innovative as you.
Apple AirTag
How did we travel without the security of an Apple AirTag in our checked bag? Many airlines today offer an array of nifty notifications to let you know that your bag has made it through.
But, still, Apple allows us to maintain a careful watch over our luggage by popping in an AirTag to anything and everything we want to keep a close eye on. At $25 a pop, it’s not the cheapest bit of technology, but the peace of mind it offers is worth its weight in gold.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Finally, if you’ve had enough of your pre-downloaded movies and TV shows, you can always switch over to the most classic form of entertainment: a good ol’ fashioned book.
Instead of packing an actual book and adding that extra bit of weight to your bag, you can save space and weight by investing in a Kindle and loading it up before you go. The Paperwhite edition is quite lovely because it’s easy on the eyes and gets as close to the real thing as possible.
Happy Trails to You!
With these essentials in your carry-on or personal item, we hope you’ll have a smooth and easy flight. Every ounce of comfort we can pack into our bags is a helpful addition to the packing process.
Wherever you’re headed next, we’re sure to have a destination guide on deck to help you tailor the perfect itinerary to meet your every expectation. Here’s hoping we see you out there along the way!