My Favorite Travel Gear
Sarah Andrews • March 15, 2026
Here are some of my favorite travel-related products - all from Amazon! I personally own and regularly use everything on this list - no generic recommendations here!
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Here are some of my favorite travel items!
Packing:
- Packing Cubes Set
- Luggage Scale (not digital, so it'll never run out of batteries!)
- AirTags:
Long-Haul Flights:
- Compression Socks (critical for circulation)
- Compress-able Pillow (technically for camping/backpacking, but I have loved this on long-haul flights! It has memory foam cubes that expand)
- Travel Cooling Blanket (again, great for long-haul flights)
- AirFly Pro 2 (turns the wired connection on airplane screens into bluetooth so you can use your own bluetooth headphones)
Noise-Reduction:
- Bose Quiet Comfort Bluetooth Headphones (I cannot get on a plane without these anymore!)
- Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs (earplugs that are perfect for concerts/live events, as they lower the volume without compromising sound quality)
- Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs (earplugs that dampen all sounds - perfect for when you have to share a room with someone who snores!)
General:
- Portable Mini-Humidifier
(for dry hotel rooms)
- Travel Umbrella with UV Protection (good for rainy days or overly sunny/hot days when you need some shade)
Cruise:
- Cruise Line-Approved Power Strip (cabins can have very few outlets - especially on older ships - this non-surge power strip will help get power to the spot you actually want it. I recommend 5' or more.)
- Plastic Luggage Tag Holders
(Highly recommend so your luggage actually ends up in your stateroom on time! The paper tags fall off all the time.) - Plastic Luggage Tag Holders - Royal Caribbean (long/skinny)
- Plastic Luggage Tag Holders - NCL, Princess, MSC, Carnival (shorter/wider)
- Assorted Rubber Ducks (so fun to hide on ships, especially if you have littles with you!)
- Magnetic Hooks (great for extra hanging space in tight cruise cabins)
- Towel Clips for Lounge Chairs (stops the wind from stealing your towel)
- Towel Bands for Lounge Chairs (alternative to the clips, works better when the chairs are wider)
- Magnetic Night Light (essential for an inside cabin so you can see your way to the restroom in the middle of the night)
Disney:
- JanSport HalfPint Mini Backpack (in my opinion, the PERFECT size Disney backpack - stores just enough and easily fits in ride lockers. And MUCH cheaper than a LoungeFly.)
- Portable Fan
- Cooling Towels (4-pack) (keeps you surprisingly cool even if the water you use to soak them is room temp!)
For Cold Weather Travel:
- orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer
- ororo Women's Heated Vest (absolute game changer. I am in love with mine and wear it all winter.)
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