As our thoughts turn to spring breaks and summer vacations, it’s hard not to get excited by the prospect of fun destinations and new experiences. What’s not so exciting is discovering you don’t have the right power adapter when you arrive at your destination, or those times when your luggage goes missing in transit, or your toiletry bag rips open and your clothes end up soaked in mouthwash.
Fortunately, it doesn’t take a lot of money to get travel accessories and gear that can protect against occurrences like these, and make your entire trip a whole lot more enjoyable. You should snap up these essential travel items for your next trip, all of which cost less than $50 and many of which are also on sale. From an Apple AirTag to help keep tabs on your luggage to battery packs that fit TSA regulations, we’ve got the perfect accessory list for your next trip!
- Protect your passport, credit cards and other important info with this passport holder, which has an elegant leather feel and uses RFID-blocking materials to keep everything inside from being scanned.
- Have a travel blanket and pillow on hand in one convenient package with this plush combo, which is stored in a compact carrying case.
- Make sure you can plug in or charge up your devices no matter where you are with this universal travel adapter, which works in over 200 countries.
- Keep track of your luggage as well as your other valuables with this handy Apple AirTag, which you can track using your phone.
- Don’t get stuck trying to guess how much your luggage weighs or get hit with unexpected overweight baggage fees — this portable luggage scale is small enough to keep with you when you travel.
- Avoid below-par airline headphones, and listen to in-flight entertainment on your own preferred headphones using this Twelve South AirFly SE wireless transmitter and receiver. Reviewers call it a “game changer”.
- Maximize your luggage space with this set of four compression packing cubes, all of which can fit into your carry-on or checked luggage.
- Speaking of compression, these compression socks prevent swelling and keep circulation going in your legs and feet during a long flight or when you’re on the go.
- Even if you’re traveling around the world, your clothes can still look their best thanks to this portable handheld steamer, which folds up small and heats up in just 20 seconds.
- This electronic accessories carry case keeps all your electronics organized, whether you’re carrying charge cords, memory cards, USB drives, a mouse or power banks.
- Stay TSA-compliant with your carry-on luggage with this rugged toiletry bag, which includes leakproof containers that can hold anything from shampoo to sunscreen lotion.
- This absorbent, compact microfiber towel comes in several different sizes and is great to have on hand to dry off after a shower, or wipe away dust, stains and sweat.
- If you’re on a long flight or road trip, nothing beats having some noise-cancelling headphones to relax, and these from Anker can last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
- This INIU portable charger has a capacity of 10000 mAh, which is acceptable for just about every airline’s carry-on regulations and will keep your phone at 100%, even if you’re taking a million pictures during your travels.
