These Are Our Editors' Must-Have Items for Traveling
Our travel experts recommend the best items to bring on a flight, backpacking trip or city excursion.
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Photo By: Cassidy Garcia
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Anker Portable Charger
"It's bad, I know, but I constantly text, take photos and use Instagram and navigation when I travel, which drains my battery really fast. This charger is a must-have. It can fully charge my phone three times before it needs to be plugged in and charged." - Molly Miller, Assistant Editor
Buy It: Walmart, $39.99
Medical Masks
"Recycled air = recycled germs. 😷 I love to fly with a medical mask because I’m less likely to come down with a cold after a flight... Plus, no chatty seatmate!" - Laura Susong, Social Media Editor
Buy It: Amazon, $9.99 for 50
PACK Gear
"I’m not about that checked bag life at all, so the Pack Gear backpack organizer allows me to only bring a carry-on wherever I travel. I can fit 15-20 items of clothing as well as my toiletries and underthings in this organizer, and it all fits securely in a 30L capacity backpack!" - Ashlyn Kittrell, Newsletter Editor
Buy It: Amazon, $44.99
Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle
"I first found out about collapsible water bottles when I was producing a video series about packing light. Who knew these things existed!? Once I saw this one, I was totally hooked: It's perfectly packable and saves me from purchasing bottled water on the go." - Liz Gray, Producer
Buy It: Amazon, $25.95
(re)zip Reusable Storage Bag
"I never leave home without packing my reusable storage bags, I especially love them for my makeup/skincare and travel snacks. The best part? They are eco-friendly!" - Danielle Boaz, Production Coordinator
Buy It: Target, $19.99 for five
Mesh Laundry Bag
"These laundry bags make pre-sorting your clothes a breeze, not to mention the smallest bag is the perfect size for dryer sheets - the secret to fresh-smelling laundry all trip long. Just throw the clothing-filled-bags in the wash upon your return, and the travel withdrawals you’re experiencing won’t seem nearly as bad." - Ellie Sanders, Assistant Editor
Buy It: Amazon, $7.99 for five
Mini USB Humidifier
"Okay, I’ll admit that whipping out a portable humidifier on a plane feels a little extra... but the benefits are worth a little side-eye from your seatmate. This pocket-sized humidifier helps you stay hydrated on planes and in hotel rooms, and all you need is a glass of water (or a water bottle!) and USB plug." - Marianne Canada, Executive Producer
Buy It: Amazon, $19.98
HoodiePillow
"I chose this item because it's different from most neck pillows; it provides way more support than the standard ones, and it's not too tight around the neck. Plus, the hood makes it easier to fall asleep!" - Gabriela Hardan, Production Assistant
Buy It: Amazon, $24.95
Scrubba Wash Bag
"I love this product because it allows me to pack light and do laundry as needed while traveling. It also doubles as a dry bag for days at the beach or on the water!" - Alisha Bube, Designer
Buy It: Amazon, $49.95
LaCie Rugged Portable Drive
"I always have this hard drive with me because I take a lot of videos and photos when I’m traveling. If my hard drive is ever dropped or splashed with water, I like to know that my photos and videos will be safe." - Brock Zych, Digital Video Producer
Buy It: Amazon, $159.94