Buy These 9 Things to Make Travel Much Easier

I don’t want the hassle of dragging along a suitcase for quick weekend getaways, but sometimes weekenders aren’t as spacious or comfortable to carry on your shoulder once packed. I found the Block Print Overnight Bag by Beth Ladd Collections to be the perfect solution. It was able to fit three days’ worth of clothing and two small toiletry bags, along with a pair of sandals and an accessory bag. The inside and outside pockets were great for organizing items like snacks, charging cords, wallets, and keys. As a bonus, there is a trolley pass for attaching your bag to a suitcase if you’d like. The overnight night bag is $114.

Cincha Travel is revolutionizing how we move throughout the airport with its collection of travel belts. Available in fun and bold prints, the travel belt connects a bag to your luggage, preventing it from toppling over. It’s a simple yet genius design! They recently launched The Belt Buddy. Similar to a fanny pack, it connects to your travel belt and allows you to gain quick access to your travel essentials without rummaging through your suitcase. The travel belts start at $39.99 or $35.99 for the mini-belts. The belt buddies are $24.99. And, for the girls obsessed with monograms, that’s an option, too!

I have been traveling only using a carry-on and a bookbag for most of my travels this year. While I have used every packing hack known to man, I don’t find them plus-size friendly. The underrated hack for plus-size travelers or those who don’t want to check luggage is to use compression packing cubes. Nomatic Compression Packing Cubes allow me to pack more without taking up additional space because the cubes reduce in size once double-zipped. In the largest cube, I packed four pairs of pants, two biker shorts, a dress, and five shirts. Utilizing the three sizes available, I fit a little over three weeks of clothes into one side of my carry-on suitcase. Pricing for the cubes starts at $19.99.

My main caveat with tech cases is the lack of space inside. I want something that can hold my gadgets and give me quick access to whatever I need to pull out. The Large Tech Case by Away does that, all with a stylish exterior. Plus, it’s water-resistant, so my electronics are protected if any liquids spill inside my luggage. Here’s what I fit inside: Apple Watch, Apple Pencil, Airpods, MagSafe Battery Pack, 2 Anker Portable Chargers, and all the charging cables for these devices. I could also fit a plug-in car charger, 2 iPhone chargers, and a European travel adapter. There is plenty of space! The tech case is $75, but the smaller one retails for $55.

On our last family vacation to Orlando, Packd Bags Prepaid Mailers were an absolute godsend to have with us. It is truly a hassle-free way to ship dirty clothes, souvenirs, or anything you don’t have room for in your luggage back home. Each bag is pre-paid and pre-labeled with your mailing address and holds up to 10 pounds. I loved the convenience of scanning the barcode on the package to schedule a pick-up with USPS from my hotel. They come in a pack of 3 for $75, or you can get them individually. When compared to the price of going to and from the USPS by ride share + weighted shipping or the largest flat rate box, $25 per bag was a pretty neat deal. Plus, they offer a 10% discount for recycling!

For me, it has been a year of long flights and international travel. So, when someone suggested a foot hammock, I was immediately intrigued. Essentially, they attach to your tray table and aid in preventing back and leg pain during long periods of sitting. The straps can be adjusted based on height, and the memory foam cushion makes it extra comfy.