We're Found Them! 14 Travel Essentials for a Jet-Setting Experience (2024)

This travel bag truly does it all when it comes to your makeup. It includes a removable pouch and plenty of slots for makeup brushes, lipsticks, and other products—perfect for organization galore.

Keeping your phone close to your body is always ideal while traveling. This baby bag has a slot for a phone as well as credit cards slips and a tiny zippered pocket (stash a few bills or even a room key here). Oprah even said that this crossbody "makes life easier" when featuring it on 2022's Favorite Things list.

Gone are the days of wrangling a gazillion cords for all your different tech needs—this multi-use charging pad can power up your iPhone (12 and up models), AirPods, and Apple Watch all at the same time. It folds up for easy traveling, and can also be configured as a pyramid (ideal for using as a phone stand). Plus, the charger is magnetic, meaning none of your tech will slip around.

Affordable and attractive, this handy tote is ideal for carrying all of your essentials on the go. "Doesn’t it look like a more expensive bag?" Oprah highlighted this tote bag in this year's Favorite Things list and couldn't believe the fabulous price point.

Packing toiletries, from liquid face wash to lotion, in TSA-compliant containers is typically a nightmare. But you don’t have to worry with these adorable capsules. Each leakproof, airtight container holds up to 0.56 ounces of product, and you can customize the tiles on top to match whatever you want the capsule to hold. Plus, each is magnetic—a no-brainer for neat toiletry bags.

Keep your jewelry safe and secure with this adorable box that was featured in Oprah's 2022 Favorite Things list. There are slots for rings, removable dividers, hooks for necklaces (no more tangles!), and a teeny-tiny mirror. Plus, the velvet exterior feels super luxe.

This set of four packing cubes is the organizer Holy Grail. The water-resistant nylon compresses for streamlined, compact storage, and the mesh top makes it easy to see what’s inside the cube. Plus, the set is available in tons of other colors and sizes.

Staying safe has never looked so pretty. This tiny device clips onto keys or bags and, when activated, emits a flashing strobe light and a loud alarm. It’s great for travelers, particularly solo female ones, but is also a smart piece to carry around all the time.

It’s nearly impossible to keep clothes from wrinkling in a suitcase, so rather than fight that losing battle, carry this two-in-one steamer/iron when traveling. The device weighs just over one pound and measures 14 inches long. It’s also a time saver, thanks to the two-sided feature that irons both the front and back of a garment simultaneously.

Oprah highlighted this fabulously lightweight jacket, which can be packed away in your luggage or in your carry-on, in this year's Favorite Things list. "A packable little shacket—part shirt, part jacket—will be just the thing for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors."

Airplane seats are not the most comfortable, and if you’re going to be en route overnight, trying to catch some z’s in them can be near impossible. “Sleeping with a mask is life-changing—I cannot tell you how much the quality of my sleep has improved!" Oprah said of the mask in this year's Favorite Things list. "This weighted 100 percent silk one stays down and doesn’t let even a pinch of light in.”

Don’t let an overweight suitcase surprise you at the airport! This device is handy for ensuring your bags stay under the weight limit (before you leave your home). It’s also great for anyone planning on carting souvenirs back—you can check if your bag still fits the restrictions.

Here’s the thing you didn’t know you needed. This belt turns any regular bag (think briefcases, totes, diaper bags, etc.) into the ideal carry-on—just strap it around your suitcase handles and you’ll have no trouble maneuvering with bulky bags. Oh, and did we mention the quick-release belt is made from vegan leather? Perfect all around. If you need a little extra storage space, there’s also a belt bag version, which combines the genius of the travel belt with the ease of a fanny pack.

Sometimes you just have to travel with your furry friend—and when you do, they’ll love this unique carrying case. The innovative details range from a shoulder strap that doubles as a leash to the removable fleece-lined dog bed. There’s also a carabiner for your doggie bag holder and various storage pockets. “This pet carrier is airline-compliant, comes with a bonus leash, and is made from durable fabric that will hold up to that travel wear and tear," Oprah said of the bag in 2022's Favorite Things list.