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I’m a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team covering a variety of topics in a fun and mindful way, including travel, home, beauty, gift guides, and anything that’ll add just a bit of whimsy into people’s lives.

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

Promising review: "I don't know about you, but I refuse to have anything to do with seat-back pockets on airplanes. They are disgusting and dirty, and how many horror stories have you read about someone who left a phone, tablet, laptop, or goodness knows what else, never to be seen again. On a trip last year, my travel companion brought one of these, and initially I thought it was sort of silly, but by the end of the transatlantic plane ride, I was sold and ordered one to take with me so that I can keep essentials handy, and won't need to pull my backpack out from under the seat when I need something." —Amazon Customer

It folds up into one of the pockets so you're left with a compact zippered bag, and it also includes a separate carrying pouch. Also, it's water-repellent but not totally *waterproof*!

Promising review: "I went back and forth on which jacket to buy for an upcoming summer trip to Alaska. I'm so glad I bought this one! I have worn it a few times to my kids' sporting events and even up in the mountains for a cool weekend, and it keeps me perfectly warm! Wore it while my son played in a golf tournament with high wind, and the hood was a lifesaver! It also repels water and is true to size. I tried to fold it up into its pocket, and that works, too! I'm super happy with this purchase!" —Ami

Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 23 colors). 

Promising review: "These worked great on a recent trip to Iceland. I wore them over my inner layer of gloves and put the loop around my middle finger, then wore my waterproof gloves over them. On level two, they lasted all day (nine hours), with me turning them on for about five to six of those hours, and they were still at level two for battery life. I had people from other countries asking me about them and taking photos so they could order some." —CPopp

Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "This thing was a freaking lifesaver! I recently traveled with my disabled mother and my 5-year-old, who had never been on a plane before. I was debating about whether or not to get these because I thought they may be more of a hassle to get on and off through security than they would be worth. Eventually, I decided just to give them a shot. I am SOOOOO glad I did!!! I'll be honest, the setup does take a few minutes, so be ready for that. But once they are strapped together, it's beyond worth the extra time to get yourself together!! We were able to zip through the airport with ease, and I was able to strap my daughter's backpack to my luggage and then pile our jackets and my mother's purse on top of our 'train.' 🤣 I was able to tote ALL of our things by myself with ease! Even my daughter was pulling them around when there wasn't an incline in the floor. Lol. The only thing you need to be careful of when using them is making sure you have the tension just right so bags don't slip down when you start moving or hit a bump. And make sure to make WIDE turns, or you will topple them all over. 😅" —BlueEyedBatman

Get it from Amazon for $6.76+ (available in five sizes and with plastic or metal buckle).

The lap tray is designed with an educational world map, and also includes two activity sheets, four erasable markers, and 20 downloadable sheets. Btw, it works well on planes, and reviewers mention it folds and can fit under the passenger seat! 

Promising reviews: "We just used this item this week for a very long road trip. It worked great! It’s not flimsy and holds up well for coloring, playing, and eating without spilling everything everywhere. She could color without spilling crayons all over and could play with magnets and Barbies without the frustration of spilling pieces. My daughter is five, and it was a perfect size and easy to fold up and move so her siblings could get past her to exit the vehicle. We’ve had other brands in the past that were subpar, so I was worried about trying one again, but this one is stellar! The free printable coloring pages were super great! I highly recommend. Worth the cost." —C. Whitaker

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and an airplane-specific style). 

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny."

Promising review: While planning for trips to Morocco, Greece, and Germany this year, I decided to get more serious about organization and the size of my bag. As advertised, these do cut back on the amount of space in the bag, but I was most surprised by the other benefits. First, it allows me to easily pack in two, three, and four-day increments, each in its own bag. This makes it really easy to put complete outfits in my wife's bag in case mine gets lost. Secondly, I started rolling the clothes as well, which in the bags makes them laid out like crayons. This makes it easy to find specific items without sifting through layers of clothes. Sifting through clothes is a big reason my bag becomes a mess toward the end of the trip. Third, the bags make it really easy to unpack and repack. Finally, everything is well protected from bugs, spills, dust, sand, etc.. I will never travel over extended periods without these bags!" —Amazon Customer

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $18.94. 

The 9-inch tray has an arm and base that fits in cup holders between 3.1–4 inches wide. 

Promising review: "Took a long 500-mile road trip. Love it! Hands-free talking, a place for my phone. Stopped for a bite to eat, and the tray held that burger and fries, and the adjustable cup holder for my drink cup. That swivel table top…I could see this in the armrest in the back for those passengers too! Everyone should have one of these in their life. I’m buying gifts!" —Renelda M Turner

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (also available with a cup holder). 

Promising review: "Love love love this car seat tray! My toddler uses it to play with his toys and eat off. I like that you can swivel it so it’s closer to him or away. I also love that it’s easy to remove and wash when needed. I absolutely recommend!" —Marissa

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors, as a two-pack, and with a sippy cup). 

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown says: "I have one and can attest: it wraps around your neck like a scarf, and feels like the perfect-height shoulder to lie on, right in the exact spot you need it! I'm not a frequent traveler, so I haven't used it on many overnight flights or anything yet, but I have used it for naps on longer car trips, and it works great. No more waking up with one side of my neck feeling extra stretched out and sore because I tried to pretend leaning on a window would be enough. I also like that I don't have to clip a huge pillow onto my backpack!"

Promising review: "As a flight attendant for a major airline I have heard from passengers how much they like this pillow. So I ordered it...I LOVE IT. I lost my U-shaped memory foam pillow recently so I thought I would give this a try. It's smaller than a U-shape pillow and easy to pack up. Lots of fun colors to match your outfits. But most of all it works. It's cheap enough to give it a try...so just do it." —Franny

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors). 

It also comes with a clip and built-in luggage strap! 

Check out a TikTok of the 2-in-1 travel blanket and pillow in action. 

Promising review: "This is by far my favorite accessory for traveling! I never leave home without it! It's lightweight, but warm and so soft. Easy to snap onto a backpack or attach to a carry-on suitcase." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in eight colors). 

Promising review: "I have to thank all the Amazon customers who have written precise, accurate details on these pants. You guys are the reason I pulled the trigger, after so many failed purchases/returns of similar pants product from other vendors. It has been a totally frustrating experience. These are the closest pant to the Ruti 'On the Loose' barrel pant. Quality is so good, and fit is spectacular. I almost cried for joy when I put these pants on and looked in the mirror. Better than I ever could have imagined. And that is saying a lot as I just had abdominal surgery six days ago — which means a lot of swelling to boot. Do not hesitate. You will not be disappointed." —Brenda Shuey 

Get it from Amazon for $34.98 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and nine colors). 

You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements. 

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says: "I tested this digital luggage scale out when packing for a trip to Iceland, when I scored a great deal from Icelandair with the caveat that I had to pay loads extra (~$100 for a round-trip) for an overhead bag. So I decided to carry a backpack with a vacuum-sealed bag STUFFED with my things in it. Oh, and I put something in every coat pocket imaginable. A subreddit said that they'll weigh your personal item at check-in, so I invested in this to make sure I was in the clear. It was accurate to the airport scale, and now I pack it for every trip when I fly." 

Promising review: "This scale has been a lifesaver! If you travel often you know the struggle of making sure your luggage is not overweight. This little device makes the process so much easier before you get to the airport! This is my second one because my dad loved it so much he took it, lol." —Alexis Adei

Get it from Amazon for $9.86+ (available in six colors and as a two-pack). 

Promising review: "Should I be this excited about a car trash can? Yes! It’s sturdy, with a leakproof inside, which really comes in handy during long trips. You can fit a lot in this, though not taking up too much room. The velcro bottom is ingenious. It fits perfectly on the floor in front of my front seat middle console. The straps aren’t needed, but will come in handy if I want to move it. Typical store trash bags fit perfectly, and the side pockets are perfect to store more. What a great purchase!" —Kayla

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "Don't travel without it. My husband and I both bought this and love it! We travel a lot and stay in a lot of hotels, this is the most convenient and best charging device and easy to pack in our suitcases or backpack. It easily charges all our devices with one electrical outlet or USB. Even when going internationally, we just use the USB. I’ve bought four more since." —Deirdre Werner

Get it from Amazon for $26.54+ (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "On past trips, it was a struggle to keep a duffel bag in place on the rolling suitcase, so we decided to try this on a recent trip to Italy. This strap was very useful in keeping the duffel in place while rolling my suitcase to/from the train station, even over bumps from the cobblestones! It was so much easier than trying to hold the suitcase handle and the duffel strap with one hand and worry about the duffel swinging all over the place. Every time we saw other travelers struggling to keep their extra bags from toppling over, my husband and I exclaimed how this small purchase made our luggage handling experience so much easier." —Audible Customer

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and as a two-pack). 

Reviewers say it's ideal for a suitcase that can roll on four wheels! If you have a suitcase that has to tilt while it rolls, just be careful if the drinks are open at the top. 

Promising reviews: "Great tool to keep your hands free. I’m a flight attendant and I love this, especially the [hook and loop fastened] 'quick detachment.' It’s the best! I had one before that just stretched over the handle, and it was a PAIN! This one is great. There’s room for two large drinks and a slim pocket for phone or wallet. Many people see it and ask where I got my clever little caddy!" —Debra G

"This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it’s my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, and it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." —Philip

Get it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in 25 colors and three styles).

The set includes the long-sleeve top and leggings. 

Promising review: "Bought this for a fall trip to NYC. The temperature dropped one day to single digits, and with the help of the thermal set, I was warm the whole time. It is soft, stretches very well, and it's comfortable." —Jireh Sena

Get a set from Amazon for $16.99 (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL and six colors). 

Promising review: "Flight attendant–approved! These pill containers are simply amazing! The latch and seal on them are very secure due to their rubber gasket around the inside. I put my daily medications in each of the six smaller compartments on one side and then use the larger two containers for vitamins and supplements. I keep this in my tote bag for work, and I am not concerned at all about it opening. I can’t tell you how many times some of the other pill boxes I used have opened up, tossing prescription medications into the smallest corners of my bag. Well-designed and well-executed!" —Christina S.

"My new favorite thing. I used this while traveling in Europe and now I don't think I can ever be without it. It is a great size, you can fit so much stuff in it, and it is a cute color! Fantastic!" —Anne

Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "Cushion fits perfectly in my truck. Good for long drives and traveling. It also helps relieve glute pressure during long trips. The product also comes with a gel content, which helps cool off your bottom in case it gets warm from sitting for hours. Highly recommended for quality and price." —Jun S.

Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in four colors and a mesh style). 

Psst — it's machine washable. Also, the seller offers a belt extender, and for a hands-free option, a wrap for newborns.

Promising review: "Seriously a lifesaver (or at the very least a lower back-saver). Took this on an international trip with my toddler and used it to carry them around any time they didn't want to be in the stroller. The pockets are so spacious — I was able to use this instead of a purse and fit a ziplock bag with a couple of diapers, wipes, a changing mat, and a spare onesie, as well as my phone, cash, and cards. I cannot tell you how helpful it is to not have a giant diaper bag to contend with when you're trying to change your squirmy toddler in an airplane bathroom the size of a broom closet. It's not a hands-free solution (obviously), but I much prefer it over bulky traditional baby carriers with their million straps and buckles. My one caveat is that if you're a person on the thinner side, you'll probably need someone else to help you pull the strap tight enough for the carrier not to slide down. A good alternative I found was to tie a sweatshirt around my waist and then buckle the carrier on top of that." —A Moff

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in five colors). 

It also has timer controls and can be used for 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or continuously. 

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer uses this: "I bought this little guy before a trip this year — and I am in love. I keep it on fan 1 (there are *three* different fan sound options), and it helped me sleep better in hotel rooms — and even a bit better next to a very loud snorer. I used it every night (for eight hours at a time) on a two-week trip, and I only had to charge it *twice*! And if you prefer, there are also several auto-shut-off timer options too." 

Promising review: "I was certainly skeptical regarding this sound machine. I mean, how could this little round thing produce big noise? Well, I'm here to tell you it does! I was astounded that after I had charged it up and turned it on the huge sound that came out of this! I enjoy the fan noise the best. I read the reviews beforehand, and most were very positive....so I know I had to try it out as I don't go anywhere without my every night plug-in (big) noise machine...but that one is bulky...and I needed a smaller one for travel. The other wonderful thing about this little baby is that it is rechargeable! You don't need an outlet to use it unless you are charging it up. The directions were a little....well, let's just say there wasn't much to the directions...but if you have any common sense, it won't take you too long to figure out how it works. Just buy it! Especially for travel!" —T. Bellati

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 12 colors, three styles, plus two-packs and packs that come with a travel case).

Read more about essential oils and morning sickness at Mayo Clinic, peppermint oil and nausea in one small study at the National Library of Medicine, and aromatherapy at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising reviews: "I am obsessed with these! As someone who suffers from frequent nausea, these are a lifesaver. I always bring one in my purse on any long car rides, plane travel, etc. I even keep one at my desk. This is my go to for nausea and it works pretty much immediately. I have recommended it to many people now who love it too. It’s easy to use and super small so easy to put in your pocket and have whenever you need it. Love that it is made with natural ingredients as well." —Heather

"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 three and four). 

Reviewers say the material is durable (even if they pack the bag to its limits) and can be wiped down or washed easily if your makeup spills! 

Promising review: “A TRAVEL MUST-HAVE. I was looking for a toiletry bag where I could fit all my toiletries plus my makeup in one place. THIS IS THE ONE. Everything fits, and it helps me stay organized when I travel. I can’t imagine traveling without it now. Bonus for all the color options they have! I have both the medium and large. I recommend the medium for a carry-on suitcase. The large in a carry-on takes up half of one side.” —Brenda

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and 19 colors).

Rinseroo is a small business specializing in problem-solving cleaning, pet, and travel products. 

Promising review: "These covered various sizes of products — hair care, body wash, etc. Nothing leaked out of these whatsoever, even after a lid popped open during a flight. These prevented it from leaking out on the other contents of my luggage. Easy to use. Not flimsy. Very flexible. LOVE THESE!" —TAG

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two color sets and also available in an eight-pack). 

Promising review: "Got two of these for my boys for Christmas, and they love them! I love the app for parental controls and monitoring. Also has a decent amount of storage for downloading movies, shows, and books for entertainment when traveling. It also allows you to switch to regular tablet mode for adult use (protected by a pin to keep kids in kid mode)." —Tabitha Faber

Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in blue and red, with 64 or 32 GB of storage, and with a six-month or one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+). 

Psst — the umbrella opens and closes with the press of a button.

Promising review: "I bought this umbrella in 2017 and took it on countless trips around the world in super rainy destinations. Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Iceland, Seattle, Canada, basically many classically wet and windy cities. It never blew out on me or broke. The ribs, seven years later, are still holding in place, and the button open/close still works as normal. I surprisingly never lost it despite its small, travel-friendly size. What did stop working after many storms and being rained on is the water-repellant cover. I couldn't find other umbrellas in a similar price point that had all the same features. I kept finding either similar-sized umbrellas with only six ribs (seriously, how did they fit nine on here?) or smaller ones without auto open/close. Finally, I noticed the company had a lifetime guarantee. Lo and behold, within a few hours, someone emailed me back saying that they shouldn't have happened, that they stick by their products, and they would be shipping me a new one. I could not believe how quick and low-hassle their customer service was." —Anthony De Pascale

Get it from Amazon for $21.63+ (available in 18 colors, with or without a case, and as as a pack of two, three, and four).

Promising review: "I really like this organizer — the double-layer design helps me keep all my cables, chargers, and earbuds neatly separated and easy to find. The waterproof material gives me peace of mind when I’m on the go, and the green color is a nice touch that stands out in my bag. It’s compact but still fits a surprising amount of stuff. My only small gripe is that sometimes the zippers feel a bit stiff, but overall it’s a solid and practical organizer that’s perfect for travel or daily use." —Andrew P

Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four sizes and 23 colors). 

FYI, this is suited for little ones from the ages of six months and up. 

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

It is recommended not to reuse after two flights because pollen, dust, and moisture reduce effectiveness. 

Promising review: "This product has changed my life. I travel fairly frequently and always have issues with ear pressure on the plane. My ears will be clogged up, and it is painful to swallow for a day or two after short-distance flights. But now, I use these and fly incident-free. You are supposed to insert them before the plane takes off and then before landing. I have found that it works best if I leave them in the entire flight from before takeoff until landing, but they work almost as well if you take them out once you reach cruising altitude." —Thomasina

Get a pair from Amazon for 8.49 (also available in packs of three, five, and ten).

Compression socks may also help prevent deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot that starts in the legs and can be serious); to know if you're really at risk of that, however, you'll have to talk to your doctor. Read more about compression socks and swelling at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising reviews: "My husband and I tried various compression socks and settled on these before leaving for a Europe trip. We wore these on the 10 hour flight and had no swelling or discomfort, and they weren't so tight that we couldn't sleep. Throughout the two week trip, I would wear these socks when my feet were hurting from all the walking and the socks not only helped the day I wore them, but the day after, too. These were the socks I wore the most during my travels." —Penny

"After a long day at Universal Studios, my legs and feet were so swollen. I went to sleep with these on, and my legs felt so good in the morning. The top of the socks did not cut into my calves and my feet did not go numb at night which has happen to me in the past. They did not make my legs hot either. Highly recommend, will purchase again." —Yvonne

Get a pair from Amazon for $28.82 (available in sizes S/M–XXL and 10 colors; and for an option for wider calves in sizes XL–5XL). 

Note: because of the thicker, dual-layer cushion, they need to be worn with shoes where the factory insoles can be removed. Also, they have an odor-controlling top layer! 

Promising review: "I am 100% pleased with this product. I am flat-footed, and my feet hurt so bad when I spend the day out and about. A lot of walking leads to pain. I walked six to eight hours a day for four out of five days at Disney World with this insole, and wow! I feel so lucky not to have foot pain. I would have been done after one day, if I had not found these insoles. I also walked in puddles of water and they got wet; however, air dried quickly." —andrew

Get it from Amazon for $54.95 (available in women's sizes 5–18+ and men's sizes 3–16+; also available in versions designed for flat feet and high arches).

This is one of our 2026 Buzzy Award winners! Check out the full list to shop all 100 picks, hand-selected by the BuzzFeed Shopping team.

The bag has two side pockets, two front pockets, a zippered laptop sleeve in the back, a trolley sleeve, and a detachable interior zippered pouch. And yes, it fits under your seat in the airplane! 

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis says: "I LOVE MY CLOUD BAG! I got it at the beginning of the year and have used it for every single trip so far. #1: It fits SO much. For a weekend trip, I'm able to pack five to six outfits (I like options, okay? 😅), plus toiletries and more. For longer trips, I love that it fits perfectly under airplane seats as a carry-on and has exterior pockets for my laptop, Kindle, passport, etc. And the pockets are *huge*. #2: It's packable!! As someone living in a smaller apartment, I don't have tons of storage space, especially not for bulky bags and luggage. My favorite thing about this bag is that it folds up compactly and fits inside the interior pocket. So when not in use, it's stored in a drawer in the closet! And #3: the patterns. 😍 I own the blurred gingham brown colorway, but have been debating on getting another just because of how many cute options there are. 100% recommend." 

Get it from Amazon (available in six styles) or from Baggu (available in 12 styles) for $78+. 

Promising review: "Straight up it’s a life saver. Had a nail right in the middle of the tire. My tire was literally laying on its rim basically on the ground. Plugged in this bad boy, simple instructions. Set the PSI to 32, starting from 0 to 32 took about seven minutes (timed it). Enough to get me to the tire shop and patch it up. It’s a gem, it’s a life saver, it’s compact. Perfect if you’re going on a road trip and have that peace of mind you won’t get stuck or if your spare tire is low on air, you have compact tire pressure with you. BUY IT!!!!" —RJ

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in four colors and in a medium or large size)

These wipes are hypoallergenic, paraben-free, plastic-free, and alcohol-free. Also, though they're marketed as bathroom wipes, reviewers use them for everything! 

Promising review: "I Just completed a two-week trip through India. They use a water sprayer, instead of toilet paper, in most places. This product was a lifesaver. The package is small enough to carry in a small size purse. The wipes are soft, clean well, and are of good, thick quality. I highly recommend this product. Definitely will buy again." —Christy d.

Get eight packs from Amazon for $9.99 (each pack contains six wipes; also available in scented styles and packs of 24 and 48). 

Promising review: "My partner and I love parks and walking trails. Unfortunately, the public restrooms often have zero soap (sometimes no TP either, but that's a different product). Carrying a container of liquid soap isn't feasible, as several tragically retired mini-backpacks could verify, and bars of soap in containers take up more room than I want to mess with (and leak/drip water, in some cases). I found these while searching for a portable TP option for my mini-pack, and couldn't click 'Add to cart' fast enough. Used one for the first time in a park bathroom (no soap, no surprise) and it was divine. The razor-thin sheet instantly dissolved into a soapy gel with water, foaming nicely and emitting very little scent. It rinsed clean and didn't dry my hands out like most public soaps do. I still have 99 amazing little soapy miracles in the tin...it's almost too good to be true." —M Norton

Get a pack of 100 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five fragrances and as a pack of three).

The wallet includes a passport holder slot, two clear plastic slots, four card slots, a bigger slot for boarding passes, and two SIM slots. If you want a passport holder without as many slots, they also have one with a simpler design. 

Promising review: "Flight attendant approved! I go EVERYWHERE with my passport, and so having it protected in this case has kept it from getting worn out. Nice and slim, perfect size, and it helps me to stay organized with the different card slots. Bought one for my mom as a gift and she loves it too! Great quality and after two years looks good as new." —Lorie Cooper

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two styles, 49 colors, and as a two-pack). 

Promising review: "Love these AirTags. We used these to put in our backpacks and fanny packs when we traveled to Spain and Japan. Gave us an added sense of security just in case our bags got misplaced. I purchased AirTag holders to attach them to our backpacks that I found on Amazon also." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $89.99 (also available individually). 

For a tracker that's compatible with Samsung, check out the SmartTag2, and for one that's compatible with all devices, try Tile by Life360!

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly is a big fan of these: "Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they'll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. I've packed these on international trips with much success!"

Promising review: "I bought these just in case. I'm the overly prepared type. And then I was sitting there in Florence eating this incredible sandwich for lunch, and it all came pouring out the bottom onto my linen pants. Olive oil, liquid from sundried tomatoes.... FUUUUUUUUDGE. Luckily, we were eating in our room, so I immediately stripped my pants off, put them in the tub, and dumped in two of these Tide packets. We'd packed carry-on only, so I needed these pants frequently! The Tide saved the day. They also came in handy to refresh my husband's socks after walking around in the heat all day. GET THEM. It's an easy pack and a no-brainer." —NolaForever

Get three packs from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in other pack amounts). 

Also, if you're traveling somewhere with a washing machine and want a liquid-free option, check out these detergent sheets!

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