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Some people are born with the innate ability to fit two weeks’ worth of outfits into a single carry-on... and others? Well, they need a little help. Luckily, these clever travel products are here to make overpacking a thing of the past, whether that means compressing your clothes, streamlining your beauty routine, or turning your neck pillow into extra storage space. Your future self — the one skipping the baggage carousel and heading straight to your hotel — will thank you.

Promising review: "As a single guy who travels with mostly a few shirts, I find that this has been a great addition. It helps me travel with no bag a lot of times; I am able to fit most items right into it! Very economical buy when used properly. High quality." —Abbasbeydoun95

Promising review: "This is such a great idea for travel. I love how it has a dial and you get four different options (water spray, shavers, soap). You have everything you need in one handy dandy contraption." —thaihoney

Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in two colors).

It comes with one handle and one blade refill! See BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly's review!

Promising review: "Perfect for traveling or throwing in your gym bag! The container has holes in it to allow for the razor blades to dry, which I really like. I also love that I can use the refill razor heads from my regular razor with this! Even though the handle is small, it's really easy to hold and has a nice grip." —thisisausername

Promising review: "Bought this brush to replace my old travel brush. Love the storage compartment! Didn't realize that it actually CAME with hair ties, clips, and bobby pins (I didn't notice these in the description). Such an amazing surprise. And the brush is great! De-tangles and smoothes wonderfully. Even tamed my static-y hair. Love it!" —Crazy cat mama

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in white).

Promising review: "My wife and I have done considerable traveling over the past five years. We've found packing cubes a must on any trip. Simply put, they allow you to pack more clothes. Now, having said that, not all packing cubes are the same. Here's why I feel the Tripped Travel Gear Packing Cubes are better than others. The compression zip alleviates the back from adverse strain during the zipping process. The nylon fabric used makes a HUGE difference compared to mesh and cheap fabric styles. In addition, the handle has come in handy in many situations where we have to take bags in and out during customs, camping trips, etc. These are a MUST-buy." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in packs of two, three, or six and in 11 colors/designs). 

Just a heads up — these things are SO effective, you may end up packing a whole lot more than intended, so weigh your bag before you leave home!

Promising reviews: "I am a heavy packer when I travel. I prefer to bring my own pillow due to allergies, but obviously, it's hard to pack a pillow in a suitcase. But if you use these bags, it's super easy! They're also great for fitting more clothes in your suitcase or keeping dirty clothes separate from clean ones. You just roll out the air and it compresses to at least half the size or smaller. If you use them for storage and vacuum them out, they compress even more. So far, they haven't gotten damaged, and I've used them a lot. I'll never travel without them again." —shell0225

Get them from Amazon for $10.59+ (available in sets of 12, 16, 20, or 24).

Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans that even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. 

Promising review: "This toothbrush is a new staple item for my on-the-go Invisalign bag. When I need to brush my teeth and don't have time to floss before putting my aligners back in, this brush makes sure my teeth and mouth feel clean and removes debris in between my teeth. The bristles are soft, this toothbrush is sturdy, and the different lengths of bristles help remove debris or help floss your teeth on the go. This brush also dries very fast in between uses." —V. Brown

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of one and four).

Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag.

Promising review: "Perfect for carry-on (best way to travel) and can have the comfort of clean clothes as often as you like. Went on a two-week cruise with only a carry-on, and it was PERFECT. I washed a few garments every night and ALWAYS had clean clothes. I would spray with Downy Wrinkle Releaser and was ready to go." —LBerroa

Promising review: "I finally gave up and bought a charging station for several devices. I travel a lot, and taking turns charging my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch was annoying, especially if the room had a limited number of outlets and I was not the only one who needed to charge all of them ASAP — plus, hauling all of the cords. Ugh. Hooray, I'm hustle-free now. It comes with one fold-up station, one cord, and one nob for three devices that charge simultaneously. It works with my iPhone 12 Pro Max from 2020, Apple Watch Series 6 from 2020, and AirPods Pro (2nd generation) from 2022 without issues. I am more than satisfied with the purchase." —Sneaky Pete

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "We bought this for a cruise and used it every day. We loved it so much, we now only use this instead of our other, more expensive chest carrier." —Tyson Bowers

Get it from Amazon for $74.99+ (available in five colors/designs). 

Liuliuby is a New York-based small business that specializes in stroller and car seat accessories. 

Promising review: "This thing was amazing! I give it 10 stars — it fits every type of chair we encountered on our Kenyan vacation! Kept our toddler controlled and made feeding on the go so easy. Very lightweight and packable, a vacation must-have!" —Kireme1

Promising review: "I cannot tell you how much I LOVE these things. I had been using a cheaper pair of pasties, and these are a world apart from those. They cover everything really well and are super comfortable. I literally forget that they are on. I have worn them under really thin white shirts, and you can’t see anything! I LOVE THESE SO MUCH. So much that I just bought another pair so that I’ll never be without." —Sara Reiland

Get them from Amazon for $28.50 (available in five colors and three sizes). 

Promising review: "I purchased this to take with me on a five-day cruise. It was perfect. It held all of my vitamins and supplements, our seasickness pills, my husband's allergy pills, my son's lactase pills, and some ibuprofen, just in case. It was easy to load and easy to access the different pills when needed. It looks adorable and fits easily into my backpack. It also comes in three different colors. My guess is that over time, the plastic insert that divides the pills may break, so you will have two more ready to go. I highly recommend, and really enjoyed using." —Amy B

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in three color combinations).

PS: When you're not traveling, it's also great for office chairs, stadium seats, bleachers, etc. 

Promising review: "I purchased this for flying. Every airline's economy seats cause horrible back, hip, and leg pain when I fly. This purchase was a shot in the dark for something that would help. Surprisingly, it does! I’ve used it for domestic and international travel, and I’m so glad I bought it. The firmness is adjustable. It deflates to make it easy to tuck in a backpack or suitcase without taking a lot of space or weight." —KB

Promising review: "I absolutely love this wrap!! It is the perfect weight and size for travel. It didn't leave my side on an 11-day backpack trip through Europe and was used as a scarf, blanket, towel, and wrap all throughout the trip. Fashionable enough to dress up a basic travel day outfit, warm enough to keep away a chill on a cooler night, and light enough to pack away small into a bag or tie around a purse strap. I can't say enough great things! I am buying these as gifts for everyone I know who travels." —Jenn

Get it from Amazon for $42+ (available in two fabrics and various colors).

Promising review: "I love that this product is an all-in-one! It saves me so much space when I travel, and the products are high-quality, too. The lightest brow pencil is still a little dark for blondes like me, but the other shades complement me perfectly. I like the lip liner the best; it easily elevates a simple lip look!" —Sam 

Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in three shades).

Plus, it's lead-, latex-, and BPA-free; dishwasher safe; and can be used for hot or cold drinks.

Promising review: "Bought this water bottle for a trip to Disney World. At home, I always have my 40-ounce water bottle nearby. I was worried about walking around the park and not having quick access to water on those hot park days. We only brought a fanny pack in and didn't have room for something big. This was perfect! It wasn't too overbearing to hold and was super easy to fold up and throw in the bag when not in use. My only regret is I didn't buy two!" —E. Alarcon

Get it from Amazon for $9.39+ (available in three sizes/styles and 14 colors).

Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon with the goal of eliminating single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. 

The "daily routine" set includes four medium and three small capsules as well as magnetic, interchangeable labels for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturizer, cleanser, a pill icon, and a blank tile. They also offer skincare, body care, hair care, and pill case sets, as well as extenders that increase the size of the capsules! 

Promising review: "I am so impressed — I took them on a 12-night trip and still had product left when I returned. They take up very little space, too. I never travel without them now and I love the magnetic feature — it just keeps them nicely together in my bag. Highly recommend and worth the investment! Very durable, leakproof, easy to use and clean. Love!" —avidreader

Get the "daily routine" set from Amazon for $138 (available in five colors and other sets).

Promising review: "I took the Downy Wrinkle Releaser with me on vacation, not knowing whether or not it would work. I was really surprised that a few spritzes and stretching the material greatly decreased even deep wrinkles. I was extremely impressed with the results." —M. Thrott

Get a pack of two (plus a Tide To-Go Pen!) for $14.99.

Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly, this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after-feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" —Kristy 

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in seven styles).

Promising review: "I used mine nonstop for almost a year and loved the versatility. I travel a lot for my job and wanted something easy for the airport, but I ended up using it all the time. I purchased the brown color, which is more like a mauve pink, exactly what I was looking for. I used mine until it died and am going to purchase another!" —sarah noe

BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly owns this — she packed it as her only day bag for a busy trip to Iceland, and not only did it hold a ton and keep her hands free, it easily fit around her waist over her outerwear. 

Get it from Amazon for $11.68 (available in 44 colors). 

Bandolier is a small business that makes gorg phone cases, purses, and bags. 

Promising reviews: "It took me a hot minute to get used to the loops for the hooks on the phone case, but I did! I love this phone case!! I can put it in my purse, and when I need to go somewhere with only a card and driver’s license, it’s easy to go!! Took it on a cruise and it was the best thing since sliced cheese!! Worth every penny!!" —Abby Knight

Get it from Amazon for $112 (available for various iPhone models and in five colors).

Check out a TikTok of the nausea relief inhaler in action. PS: Allclair is a small biz!

Promising review: "Took this on my first cruise. Anytime that I started to feel woozy, I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot — and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!" —Willy&Lilly

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of four). 

Promising review: "I was nervous ordering a coat online, but OMG this was PERFECT!!!! I was able to take it off, roll it up, and store it in the included drawstring bag in my carry-on for easy AIRLINE TRAVEL. It kept me warm during sleigh rides in Breckenridge, Colorado, and was light enough not to hinder my comfort during shopping along the beautiful streets of Breckenridge and Denver. Excellent!!!!" —Holly F.

Get it from Amazon for $56.99 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and in seven colors). 

Promising review: "I love this! The quality is very nice, and it fits great. Wore it last week in the rain with a coat I love that doesn't have a hood, and it was perfect. It slips right under your jacket, so all you see is the hood, so it pretty much blends in with your jacket. Such a great idea! Wish there were more colors and patterns, I'd order more." —Jill Hammel

Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in two sizes). 

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 black and matcha, and with or without an ad lock screen). 

Promising review: "I bought this bag in July 2017 and it is my favorite and go-to adventure bag. I bought it because I was moving abroad and needed something that was packable for the trips I would be taking. This thing has been with me to many countries and on dozens of other trips. I also use it as a river and beach bag. My husband loves it too, as we often share bag duties. It fits easily as a personal item on a plane (under the seat). It fits in the lockers at all of the theme parks. It is extremely easy to clean by hand or throw into the washing machine and it air-dries quickly (and we wash it relatively frequently/when we travel). It is durable and water-resistant. After three years of pretty intense use, it is showing very few signs of wear. I came back to it as I'm considering getting a larger one from the same company and realized I should leave a review for the original one I love." —Christi Malone

Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in 12 colors).

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