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Being entertained on the journey is as important as being entertained at the destination.

Check out a TikTok of the mini Kindle in action. 

Promising review: "This is such a great Kindle! It’s lightweight, the perfect size for going in a purse or bag, and the matcha is SUCH a great color. I already have a Paperwhite SE that I love, so I decided to get this Kindle for travel purposes. The battery life isn’t as great as my Paperwhite, but it still lasts me a while with daily reading! It fits perfectly in my hands and makes reading very comfortable. The only thing it is missing is the warm light option, but that is not a deal breaker for me. If you are looking for a lightweight and comfortable Kindle, this is the one for you." —Christine Heath

Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in two colors). 

This thing is basically a plush infinity scarf made with breathable, soft bamboo fabric. It's machine washable, so you can keep it fresh between trips. 

Promising review: "We got a few different types of travel pillows for a red-eye to Europe, and this was overall our favorite due to its versatility. The loop actually allows you to have various self-supporting positions, and this will contort all sorts of ways to be a pillow, neck rest, arm rest… anything. It’s actually just good for any type of travel in general and got a lot of use on the whole trip. The material is soft and comfortable." —Tom Shaw

Get it from Amazon for $54.50 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "This pillow is a lifesaver as someone who cannot sleep on planes and often flies on red eyes. It’s easy to blow up, stays inflated for the entire flight, and is comfortable to use. The material on it is soft, but I’m confident it would be easy to clean, which is important to me as someone who thinks planes are disgusting. I love how small it shrinks down, so it does not take up a lot of space in my bag. Would recommend." —Ciara N

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in six colors). 

Plus, it comes with a set of earplugs to block out all the noise around you!

Promising review: "I do a lot of traveling and many red-eye flights! Sleep is an important issue! My previous masks let in some light as well as put pressure against my closed eyes! This product has no light seepage, and my eyes are not in contact with the mask, which gives me total comfort! I highly recommend this product to anyone who travels frequently!" —Donna Smolinski

Get the set from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight colors).

It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual. My colleague Chelsea Stuart used it on a European trip — check out her Twelve South AirFly Pro review.

Twelve South is a small business that has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009.

Promising review: "I loved being able to move around in my seat, eat, and stretch and not get bothered by a cord from my Bluetooth headphones to the video screen on the airplane. It's a game changer for sure. Battery lasted from Accra, Ghana all the way to Texas in the US — 18+ hours in the air! Buying a second one for my son for our next flight!" —Stephanie Schmidt

Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in four styles and two colors).

The best part?? Once you finish "Murdling," you can use your sleuthing skills on Volume 2, Volume 3, and a whole BUNCH of other themed Murdle books — PLUS a Murdle board game!! 

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun, but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with such creativity! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes, but this one will keep me busy for a while!" —Liz Gately

These headphones had been on my wish list for AGES, and Bose was kind enough to send them to me recently, and they're even better than I imagined they'd be. I have tried MANY earbuds/headphones over the years — classic AirPods, Tozo headphones, Beats headphones, etc. The fit is just perfect — snug enough that they don't feel too big, without being too tight. They're SO COMFY! The sound quality on these is chef's kiss!!! When I tell you that there are lyrics in songs I've known for years that I'm realizing I was singing wrong because I hear them more clearly with these headphones, I'm not kidding (I'm too lazy to look up lyrics sometimes, sorry). And the noise cancellation? Let me just say, as a girl with sensory issues, these truly block out every sound. I am veryyyy noise sensitive, and even the sound of someone breathing near me when I'm feeling irritable and need to concentrate on something is enough to make me lose my focus. These headphones truly keep me ~in my zone~ and I am very grateful for that. 🙌

Promising review: "I used to be an AirPods guy, but after getting my hands (and ears) on these Bose QuietComfort wireless noise-cancelling headphones, there’s no going back. I travel a lot for work, and these things are an absolute game-changer. The noise cancellation is next-level, making flights and noisy cafes feel like peaceful retreats. They’re super sleek, incredibly comfortable, and the sound quality is unreal. Plus, I feel cool wearing them — at least in my mind, I do. If you’re still rocking in-ear headphones, do yourself a favor and upgrade to these. Highly recommend!" —Grumpy Veteran

Get them from Amazon for $359 (available in 11 colors).

Promising review: "These headphones are great! They have a nice shape and comfort, and sound isolation that serves my kid well on a 10-hour flight with other screaming kids. These headphones have great sound isolation that makes it still possible for my kid to listen during plane rides despite volume limitation, and also able to ignore four other screaming, tantruming toddlers in our cabin. I was just about to dig deeper in my pockets to buy much more expensive headphones for my kids, but these work great with a nice budget! They fold compactly, so they were easy to pack. The cord had a nice fabric soft feel. Highly recommend for travel." —Elizabert

Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five colors).

Each book includes 50 pages of watercolor art for you to add lines, along with suggestions for what to add if you want a jumping-off point. Bonus: The pages are perforated, so you can easily tear them out and frame them! 

Promising review: "Changed my life. So I get anxious doing the adult coloring books. This was so much fun and made me really think outside of the box. I'm not the best at drawing but I felt like I was when I was a kid doodling in my textbooks in school." —Carley C.

(Psst — check out these cult-fave black fine point pens for $11.99 on Amazon for a good doodling option!) 

Promising review: "If you travel a lot, buy this!! Even if you don't travel, this phone holder would be useful. My hubby and I fly fairly often and I'm always tired of holding my phone or figuring how to set it up during plane rides. This is a game changer for flights. Makes it so easy and convenient to watch movies or shows during trips. A few people even asked me where I got it from. Definitely recommend!" —Alex Norman

Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in seven colors and as a two-pack).

Each set comes with the holder mount and 20 pre-cut threads in 10 colors as well as access to an online instruction manual for all kinds of different designs.

Promising review: "I bought this for my daughter for a craft night. I made friendship bracelets when I was a kid, but I could not remember how to make them. This helped so much! I had to buy another one for myself so we can work on them at the same time. Love this product!" —hollyhock

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "This was the best purchase for someone who travels a lot. I am able to keep myself entertained on a plane and at the airport. Aside from that, it's a great portable console, and you can download lots of great Nintendo games on it. I had N64 and GameCube, and this is my first new Nintendo Console since those good old times, and I am happy and satisfied with my purchase." —Mike

Get it from Amazon for $218.99+ (available in three colors).

BuzzFeed writer, Mal Mower says: "My sister-in-law got us these kits for a recent trip we took together. She knows I'm a terrified flyer and *also* knew she'd have to sit next to me, so she pulled out all the stops to keep me calm while we were in the air. This was a very sneaky way to soothe me, I'll give her that. Not only did this leave us feeling fresh after the flight, but it was fun to apply *during* it. I've used skincare on flights before, but was impressed because this kit makes *zero* mess, so I wasn't stressing out about getting goop or a facial spray anywhere. I'm glad she got us these. And next time? I'm buying."

Promising review: "I love tiny things and this one cracks me up. It does work! Super fun and tiny!" —Risa Matsumura

Ellesmere Home is a family-owned small biz based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that sells personalized gifts, shirts, and home decor.

Promising review: "So adorable! Out of several similar travel game options, my kids liked this one best. The quality is amazing for the price." —Samantha Grace

Get it from Ellesmere Home on Etsy for $29. 

Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've already had to repurchase, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in nine styles). 

Promising review: "This book is exactly what it says it is: a big activity book for anxious people! It’s got some great activities inside that totally keep me busy and keep my anxiety in check. It truly is a great time-suck to keep my mind focused on the activities and an escape from whatever is consuming me those days. I can't recommend this book enough!" —Alex R. Mooney

Promising review: "So nostalgic!! It's exactly the same as I remember from my childhood! My daughter LOVED this Christmas gift! It's a little loud when you're in 'play' mode, but aside from that, we're pretty obsessed." —Brittany

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 45 styles). 

Promising review: "My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things, so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you, the list of random facts keeps coming. Yeah, yeah, I know... The internet... But sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase." —Gregory

This includes 12 posters and the stickers to complete them, including iconic travel posters from gondolas in Venice to the pyramids in Cairo.

Promising review: "Fun for adults and kids — especially when you have a lot of time to pass, like on a long car trip or flight." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "This has the perfect mix of humor, creativity, and randomness to keep things interesting. The activities are clever and unexpected, definitely not your typical word searches and crossword puzzles. It’s a fun way to unwind and take a break from screens. And the quality of the book is great, with a nice design and plenty of quirky prompts that make you think (or just laugh). If you’re looking for something unique to pass the time or a fun gift for someone who enjoys a little wit and absurdity, this is a great choice! There are many, many 'naughty' words, so definitely keep away from kids." —Lainey

I adore this coloring book! This was the first coloring book I bought to use when I bought myself a pack of alcohol markers, and it's truly perfect. For starters, I can't emphasize how much I recommend getting a bold and easy coloring book to use with alcohol markers. Because alcohol markers have a tendency to smudge easily (and bleed!!) having big pictures with thick lines makes it easy to keep all your coloring contained and clean and not seeping out into other parts of the picture. This book, in particular, is filled with so many fun images (and some ~throwbacks~ like a flip phone and cassette tape). And you can truly get creative with your color choices and bring these pictures to life in the way you want. Alcohol markers or not, I def recommend treating yourself to this fun book!

The Woobles is an Asian-owned small biz selling the cutest beginner crochet kits! You might recognize them from Shark Tank!

Promising review: "I have tried to learn how to crochet with YouTube in the past without success. This kit is fabulous and the online videos are excellent. The project itself was fun. The skills I learned are worth every penny I paid for this kit. I will be buying more to do myself and gift to others!!" —Katt978

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in seven options).

Promising review: "I am not an artist but this is fun! I keep it on my nightstand along with some sketch pencils and draw when winding down for the night. Yes, some of the prompts are a bit odd but I just go with it. Sort of tests the imagination! My 10-year-old granddaughter loves it too." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "These are amazing!! Got them for our 3.5-year-old boy and 1-year-old girl for long flights, and they far exceeded our expectations! Both kids love them, and it kept my 3.5-year-old busy for over an hour! Now we bring them with us to restaurants." —Marmar39

Get three pads from Amazon for $23.99 (available in four pack options).

Promising review: "I initially bought this for my fiancé to carry with him on the golf course, as his battery is ALWAYS dying. This small portable charger allows up to THREE FULL charges with a battery percentage of 5%. I love that it doesn't have any wires and plugs right into your phone; you can put your phone in your pocket or bag and charge on the go. With this portable charger, you will never have a dead phone battery." —Kristina Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 10 colors; for older iPhone models, check out this similar one). 

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Samantha Wieder is a freelancer and former editor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2017, with a focus on beauty, travel, and practical products, and in addition to writing, she’s in the process of getting her master’s in speech-language pathology.