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

This is what Buzzfeed writer, Emma Lord had to say: "I've been using the regular-size version of this for over a year now and I LOVE it! I used to use an electric toothbrush, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these — especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively. My teeth feel genuinely ~squeaky clean~ after I use this, too."

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 as well." —V. Brown

Promising review: "Love, love, LOVE these pants! They are so comfortable and you can dress them up or down. I seriously want a pair in every color! True to size, material seems good quality, overall worth the cost!" —Sara

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and seven colors) 

Promising review: "These packing cubes helped to keep my clothing organized in my suitcase. They compressed my items and gave me a little more room in suitcase. They are mesh construction so you can see what is inside. Easy zippers. Expandable. Sturdy." —Mary 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $27.99 (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "This gorgeous lil' portable kettle has been the best companion during all my travels this year! I drink a LOT of tea and am religious about making my special elixirs and healing potions every morning. I appreciate how quickly it heats up, and how long it keeps water hot. I have always followed the directions and use common sense when handling it, and have never had any issues with anything so far. Very satisfied with this purchase! Would highly recommend." —Sassy Mama 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six colors). 

This does require hot water as it cannot heat the water for you. On the other hand it doesn't need batteries or chargers so you can truly brew anywhere. 

Promising review: "The best thing for traveling ever!! I have to have espresso every morning, and most small hotels and gas stations don't have espresso coffee, so this is perfect! Easy to use. The cleaning takes 30 seconds; just rinse with water and let it dry." —Joanna Verdeja

Promising review: "I bought this before a big trip, and it became one of my favorite purchases. This pouch is very well made, has a ton of slots for every one of my different types of cords and many adapters, and even totally full, zipped up to be nice and compact and easily threw in my backpack — I was amazed every time." —KarinB

Promising review: "This is the best extension cord, especially for travel. It's compact and you can use plugs or USB with several ports. You'll never need a bunch of outlets again." —Paula A. Austin

Promising review: "Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of light. I love them. I would highly recommend. I’ll probably never sleep without them again." —AJ

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99 (available in seven sets). 

Promising review: "Turns coach into a first-class experience. This device is a godsend. It holds your head in place and let you sleep upright comfortably." —Robert Taub

Klean Kids is a small business that specializes in disposable placemats for kids. 

Promising review: "So I initially got these for a drip to Disney World (airplane included). I used these for literally everything!! Not only are they amazing for restaurants but also everything else. I’ve used it on tables, airplane tray, crafts, a makeshift baggie for clothes that my toddler peed in, these can also be written on with dry erase markers, strollers, and more!! The possibilities are endless!! The removal is easy and clean (clean up of whatever it was being used for is so convenient). Installation is just as easy." —Jessica Bennett 

Promising review: "As someone who travels and camps frequently, the STNKY Bag Pro has been a fantastic addition to my gear. This laundry bag is incredibly durable and keeps all my dirty clothes contained and odor-free, which is a lifesaver during long trips. Its water-resistant material ensures that no moisture escapes, and the generous size means I can fit everything from muddy hiking gear to sweaty workout clothes. The sturdy handles make it easy to carry, even when it’s full, and it’s machine washable, so it’s simple to clean after a trip. Overall, the STNKY Bag Pro is rugged, functional, and perfect for any adventure. Highly recommended for fellow travelers and campers!" —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $28+ (available in two sizes and five colors). 

Promising review: "I've been using Olay Melts for about six months since receiving a sample. The melts are so easy to use and rinse off very well. It has a very pleasant, faint fragrance. My skin doesn't feel tight like with other products. Since using Olay Melts, my skin feels hydrated and looks smoother and clearer. I find it to be effective for me and a great value for the money. I am a 70-year-old Black woman with combination skin and I would recommend Olay Melts to anyone." —Gladys Davis Andeson

Get it from Amazon for $19.76 (also available in versions with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C). 

The travel belt is adjustable to 38 inches to fit most bags. The belt itself is vegan leather with elastic accents and a quick-release buckle.

Cincha Travel is a small business in California that develops adjustable travel belts made out of vegan leather. The brand donates 100 airline miles for each purchase, which are used to reconnect separated migrant families. Plus, they were featured on Shark Tank, where they made a deal with Barbara! 

Promising review: "Love this! I am constantly struggling between holding my jacket and two carry-ons. This is the perfect solution! I can’t wait to start using it when I’m back to regular business travel." —Allison

Get it from Amazon (available in 17 styles) and Cincha Travel (available in 25 styles) for $39.99.

Touchland is a small business that specializes in hand sanitizers. 

Promising review: "Touchland's hand sanitizers are absolutely beautiful! Not only is the packaging functional for travel, but it’s pretty! Absolutely no issues with the product or the design of the packaging leaking, and it’s extremely easy to use! No sticky residue, and your hands feel completely hydrated and soft after each use. I’m especially impressed with this perk, considering most hand sanitizers leave your skin feel tight and dry. No leaks, great hydration, phenomenal fragrance…. what’s not to LOVE!!!? 🤍 SPOIL YOURSELF, NO EXCUSES NECESSARY!" —Briana R. 

Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in Lily of the Valley and Rose scents; check out Touchland's Amazon storefront for more options). 

Promising review: "I work in a laboratory so I am constantly surrounded by lots of sounds varying in pitch and frequency which can be very overwhelming, especially for someone with noise sensitivities. I have had many people recommend these to me, so I decided to give them a try. I so happy I did! When I put these in it feels like I’m coming into my peaceful little bubble. They allow me to have a higher tolerance of noise and have overall reduced my stress and overstimulation of the environment I’m in. It seems like they do a good job at blocking out noises I personally find the most distressing (ie. high pitched, constant noises)." —Makayla

Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in seven colors; check out Loop's Amazon Storefront for more options related to concerts, offices, and parenting!). 

*Pssst*, this is waaayyy more affordable than the $98 Bandolier version. 

Promising review: "Bought with hesitation for traveling! Didn’t think I’d like it that much but cannot believe how much I loved this thing! It looks like real leather and it’s well made. Held my phone very snuggly. Lots of room in the wallet part. I got this for travel because I didn’t want to have to carry a purse all day. This was amazing to have! It held my cash and cards and left me hand free which was sooo nice. The strap is long enough so you can talk on the phone comfortably with it still connected." —Dee

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in iPhone four sizes and four colors). 

Adventure World is a small business that specializes in travel products. 

Promising review: "I borrowed this poncho from a hiker friend to take to a four day music festival. There was a lot of rain and though the grounds were a muddy mess, I stayed dry. I didn't use the backpack cover but loved the long back. When sitting on wet chairs I was always kept dry. I've since purchased one for myself. Great poncho!" —Strider25

Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in seven colors). 

Bridge Designed is a Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop established in 2024 that specializes in unique personal care accessories. 

Promising review: "These inserts are so handy!! I decorated a small Altoid tin out of boredom and have been using it as a pill tin ever since. I just had pills rolling around until I found these little inserts! Colors are fun and now my handbag doesn’t rattle." —Janet Park

Get it from Bridge Designed on Etsy for $2.99 (available in eight styles and seven colors). 

Promising review: "This is the best pill container I have found. It holds a month’s worth of pills in each compartment and is compact and easy to store and travel with. It is very sturdy and I don’t have to worry about the cap opening accidentally. The enclosed labels are a bonus, and the see-through exterior makes it easy to see how many pills are left. I keep it on my nightstand and it doesn’t take a lot of space." —TA 

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four styles). 

Promising review: "Exactly what I needed and works great. I have a large brush dryer and took too much room when traveling. I was hesitant about buying a smaller one because my hair is very curly and didn’t think it would work because of the lower watts. But it did! It’s light, smaller, and will take up less room in my suitcase. I highly recommend it. Love it!" —Ana Estrella

Promising review: "These are fabulous for travel — they charge three devices from just one USB port, especially [helpful] when frequenting hotel rooms. The first one is now permanently stationed bedside to help clean up the clutter, and this will go into my briefcase for future excursions. Compact, and effective!" —see2xu

Get it from Amazon for $75.99 (available in four colors). 

Flippysox is a small business that specializes in antitheft sock designs. 

Promising review: "Comfy and useful! I’m impressed with the sock quality and the pocket is useful in my runs!" —Amazon Customer 

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in dozens of styles). 

iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories. 

They do not feature noise cancellation, but according to reviewers, have great noise isolation thanks to the padded covers.

Promising reviews: "Saw these on TikTok; so far, they're really good." —Edward McDonald 

"I bought these for walking, running, working out, and and cleaning. And honestly, hands down the best headphones ever. I felt like I had my Apple AirPod Pros in. They sound so amazing, they are extremely comfortable on my ears. They don’t give a headache or leave the head strap line in your hair. The price is affordable, it connects so easily to your phone. They fit how you want them to fit, and I’m really happy! I carry them with me everywhere I go now. Highly recommend!" —Emily Tobias 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "It's smaller than I anticipated but I love that even MORE! It's super slim, lightweight, compact, with all your favorite Stanley cup features. Doesn't leak, easy to drink from. Love the color! Going to be my travel buddy from here on out! Saw it on TikTok — had to get it before it's gone." —ralliereviews 

Get it from Amazon for $56.25+ (available in six styles). 

Promising review: "This jacket is not only comfy and cute, but also perfect for travel. It folds down so small you can put it in your backpack or carryon. I love having the hood if you need it, but it's nice that it folds into the collar when you don't. I definitely recommend it." —Athleta Customer 

Get it from Athleta for $159+ (available in women's sizes XXS–XL and five colors). 

Eco Roots is a small business that specializes in sustainable personal care products. 

Promising review: "Exceeds expectations, will buy again. I bought this to reduce liquids on a long overseas trip (where I only used a carryon for two weeks of travel). It was absolutely perfect for my legs and feet. Moisture and scent was lovely. Just what my skin needed and just what I needed to reduce the liquid ounces!" —MeR

Check out a TikTok of the phone umbrella in action. 

Promising review: "I got this little umbrella because I'm always outside for work, and the sun shines bright. I always have to put information in my phone for work and sometimes I can’t step to the shade to do so. The sun protection is good, and the performance and size is perfect for my phone. I’ve had people ask where I got it because they also need one." —Garza Jboss

Get it from Amazon for $8.96 (available in 15 styles). 

Promising review: "This was amazing to have on my trip to the beach. The sand just fell right out while all my belongings were safe inside. It's a stretchy material so you really can fit many things inside. There's even an extra safe pocket for your phone or wallet." —tim hart 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five styles) 

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