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Including a wrinkle-release spray so you won't have to touch the crusty hotel iron.

If 2026 is the year you're vowing to travel more yet pack less, we're totally on the same page. Lugging around an overstuffed suitcase during the Europe trip you've planned for months is no fun, but so is realizing you forgot to pack your fave sweater or left that one medication bottle on your nightstand. This list has basically everything you need to make the most of any upcoming travel adventures *without* adding much bulk to your luggage.

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: "I travel monthly for work, usually gone for 4–5 days. Before these, I would have to check a bag. Dress shirts and pants, roll up nicely, and stay wrinkle-free. It's tempting to want to over-stuff these, but if you're packing golf shirts or clothes with 'slippery' fabric, they slide out of the top of the bag as you get close to the end. The clips take a minute to get used to, but after a couple of times zipping up the bags, it's pretty easy." —BigSkinny

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $9.28. 

Plus, the zipper compartment at the bottom can be used for putting all your dirty clothes in so they don't get mixed with clean items.

Promising review: "I just love it. I travel a lot. Now, I don’t have to hang anything up but my organizer. I can see what I pack and where everything is. Just love it. I can easily fit seven days' worth of outfits and three pairs of shoes in a carry-on suitcase. Just great." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

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

Promising reviews: "Game changer for travel! We were gone for two weeks, and I was able to wash all the clothes I had packed! Helped with using only a carry-on for the trip and kept my clothes fresh and clean! So easy to use and smelled nice! Will never travel without them again!" —Kristy

"I don’t travel without these. So convenient for washing out undies in a sink, but can even be used in a machine." —Amazon Customer

Get nine packs from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in packs of three and six).

Promising review: "Hate dragging out the old hotel iron and board, so I just spray my wrinkled clothes with this, and viola! Takes the wrinkles out, and off I go — no wrestling while putting the iron and board away. I even have a small travel iron or use my hair styling irons if I want a better finish, but this usually does the job nicely." —Audie 

Promising review: "Perfect. Have used these for hiking and business travel. Can't imagine anyone having a bad thing to say about them." —G. B. 

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 16 colors and six sizes). 

Promising review: "This is a great carry-on bag! It has numerous pockets and storage areas to keep everything organized. I've taken it on three trips to Europe this year, as well as a few domestic trips, and it fits well under most airline seats (unless the seat has a footrest). In those cases, it's easy to fit it in the overhead compartment. On a couple of occasions when airlines requested that carry-on bags be checked at the gate, this bag was OK for me to carry onboard since it's not too large (yet it holds a lot). In an emergency, I was able to fit 3 days of clothes, sweaters, a jacket, toiletries, shoes, and electronics in this bag because it's so easy to organize it in numerous compartments. It wheels great, too. I've traveled a lot over the years, and this is the best carry-on bag I've found. I bought two of them!" —DM7233

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in 12 colors).

Promising review: "I LOVE this backpack! The color is a perfect light cream, way cuter than other travel backpacks. I spent a week in Spain on my own, and this backpack truly fit everything I needed when I couldn’t bring my suitcase. The padding and support on the back and the straps made it so comfortable to carry, despite how full it was. The way the backpack is structured distributes the weight evenly and does not cause strain at all. The many compartments make it so easy to keep things organized and allow you to fit more things just when you think it’s full. I kept my clothes rolled up in the main compartment, my toiletries in the waterproof front compartment, and laptop and Kindle in the back. The bottom compartment was perfect for all my cables." —Olivia

Get it from Amazon for $22.79+ (available in four sizes and 40 styles). 

This can be worn on its own or over makeup. It comes in a translucent shade that's meant to work on all skin tones, and a shade called "a touch of tan" that adds a subtle bronze glow to light and medium skin tones.

Note: Powdered sunscreens are best used for touching up, not as a replacement for traditional sunscreen (read more from the Cleveland Clinic). If you're looking for a good sunscreen to add to your routine, check out our roundup of the best tinted sunscreens. 

Promising review: "I was skeptical about the coverage of this product, but I have been using it every single day since it arrived and have yet to get sunburnt even though I spend upwards of 6 hours a day in the sun during the work week. I have also tested it on the weekend in instances where I would normally wear some sort of cream sunscreen on my face, but this seems to work just as well. For folks having concerns about coverage issue, I understand. I have been applying it by going in many circles over my face and seem to be successful with no problems. I have extremely sensitive skin along with a number of allergies and this is the first sunscreen ever that doesn't seem to break my face out at all. This will now be my go-to sunscreen for my face!" —Silver

Brush On Block is a small business specializing in SPF products.

Get it from Amazon for $36 (available in two shades).

Promising review: "I travel frequently for work and keep this in my suitcase. Works great; I no longer carry a lint roller." —Liza Przekop

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors and also in packs of two or four). 

The set comes with four bottles, four jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers (to help transfer creams), one funnel (to help transfer liquids), one cleaning brush, a page of labels, and a bag that everything fits in.  

Promising review: "I’ve purchased a lot of different travel sets for my toiletries over the years. Inevitably, they are hard to fill and tend to leak. This set was magic! The wide mouth made it easy to fill from a larger bottle, and the little scoops made transferring creams to the jar containers very easy and with much less mess. The only con (hardly worth mentioning) is that once you squeeze the bottle, it takes a few minutes to expand with air again, so the sides are a bit sunken. I solved that by unscrewing the top just a bit for a quick release of the vacuum pressure. I had no leaks, and plenty of containers for every toiletry." —MDC

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

Promising review: "It’s a little hard to fill, but if you have a small funnel already, it makes it a lot easier. They’re super easy to use and really convenient for packing. I use it for the gym, travel, and I also travel for work often, and it comes in handy there." —Kelsey Jacobi 

Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "Excellent for travel! Nice to have a go-to individual pouch, especially for the chords. Husband travels for business, and this is a must, so if he's in an airport or hotel, he can locate them easily, and they don’t get mixed with others." —Brent Webb

Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in four sizes and 19 colors). 

Promising reviews: "I use this brush daily and during trips. I like travel-sized brushes because the teeth tend to be spaced further apart and work better for my curls. This brush is waterproof, so it works great in the shower. Also good for kids with lots of tangles." —DG

"My son has 4c hair and brushes I’ve tried before break his curls and would take forever to detangle his hair! This brush right here cuts the time in half and glides right through!" —Elizabeth

Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in 12 shades).

Promising review: "I love this TRTL!! I first used it on a trip from Seattle to Buenos Aires and will now always use it. It made it possible for me to be comfortable on that long flight. I found it to be the best neck support in how it holds up my neck in a comfortable natural way. I love how I can use it on either side of my neck and even in the front and back of my neck. I love how I can cover my face to just below my eyes if I want privacy. It is cozy, lightweight, durable, and packs easily, or I can wrap it around my carry bag handle for quick transport. I bought one for a friend who took it on a Seattle to New York flight, and she said it was a game changer for her as she was able to sleep for the first time while flying. Now I know that with my TRTL and Bose noise-canceling headphones, I can be cramped in a middle seat on a long flight and survive in relative comfort. Thank you, TRTL!!! I just bought another one for a gift for my daughter. It is a well-designed product!" —Amis Balcomb

Promising review: "I bought this looking to both save space and gain comfort for those long airplane rides. I was pleasantly surprised that they worked so well and fit so much into them while not sacrificing baggage space. I could fit at least a full day's worth of clothes in it. Also works well if you have one of those backpacks with the attachment clip and loop system as you can use this as a strap to avoid purchasing another carry-on bag from airlines." —Victor Tolentino

Tube is a small business that specializes in uniquely designed storage travel pillows. 

This features 100-240AC voltage, so it should work anywhere as long as you have a plug adapter. Also, please note that the travel case is not heat-resistant!

Promising review: "Don't be fooled by the tiny price or size; this little baby is serious. If you are looking for a small travel option rather than lugging your big straightener and giant curling iron around the world, then I think you'll love this. It performs really well, turning my frizzy wavy hair into a smooth and sleek style. The curling iron option also creates shiny, silky, lasting curls! It's easy to transition between both. I also like the grippy handle and the fact that the curling iron clip is a different color than the straightening bars because that helps me see how I should be maneuvering it around. The voltage goes up to 240m, so you are good using it internationally without a converter (but you will need an adapter just to fit it into various foreign outlets). At this price, definitely give it a try and flaunt your tresses abroad." —Christine

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

But remember that this is not a voltage converter!

Promising review: "I am a digital nomad, so I travel full-time around the world. I have a lot of devices to charge (laptop, Kindle, phone, backup battery, portable Wi-Fi device, camera, the list goes on). A lot of times, hostel bunks or hotel rooms only have one outlet, and with the previous adapter I was using, I had to charge one device at a time. I used to literally set my alarm to wake up in the middle of the night and switch devices so that I could get more than one device fully charged overnight. I did my research finally and settled on this one because it is universal and has four USB ports. What a GAME CHANGER. On my latest trip, I was able to charge all my devices at once, and it made traveling so much smoother. It seems well made and good quality, too. Definitely recommend to my digital nomad and traveling peers. Happy travels! :)" —Maggie A.

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two colors and an option with a UBC-C port).

Promising review: "This is perfect for traveling. I got the smaller size because it looked like it held a good amount, and it does! I wear a decent amount of jewelry every day and like to have different pieces and it held everything I wanted to pack. It is also very cute and doesn't take up much space at all. Love it." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.87+ (available in two sizes and 10 colors and patterns).

Promising review: "I have a travel backpack that I really like, but it has no easy way to attach to the top of a roller bag for travel. I tried a carabiner, but it allows the backpack to move too much to be stable on the roller bag. These straps are adjustable, so you get a much better, more secure fit. Of course, a backpack with an elastic strap on the front to fit over the roller bag's handles would be perfect, but this is the next best thing for a fraction of the cost of a new backpack." —S. McCallister

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors and packs of two).

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.

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

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! 

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

Promising review: "I’m a carry-on girl when I travel. I can hardly fit all my skin care in a little clear pouch. I bought this specifically for travel but I’ve been reaching it more than I thought I would. It’s very buildable." —Mrscookie

Get it from Sephora for $38 (available in 30 shades).

Each stack also includes a mirror lid, a base, and a mini brush.

Promising review: "I absolutely love how compact this product is. I have been pleasantly surprised at how natural the makeup feels and I love the natural look it provides. I originally purchased it for traveling, but have been using it daily and love it!" –Paula Bowie

Subtl Beauty is a small business specializing in stackable beauty products.

Get the Starter Stack from Subtl Beauty for $55 (available in 19 shades), or customize your own stack starting at $5 per layer, with 12 product types available. Select Starter Stacks are available on Amazon for $86.

Promising review: "Just what I needed. This worked perfectly on a recent business trip. Felt refreshing and left my skin feeling soft." —Glenda E 

Each set comes with a small, medium, large, and extra-large cube, a shoe bag, and a laundry bag. Reviewers also mention using these to organize drawers when they're not traveling.

Promising review: "I have been on the fence about buying packing cubes for two years! I wasn’t sure if they would really make a difference in my packing or not. However, I am so glad I decided to get some! I have looked at many brands, but I am happy I decided on this one! These are made from a great material and are super cute! This is one of the few brands that include both a shoe bag and a dirty linen bag!...I was actually able to close my luggage with ease for the first time. These keep your clothes clean and organized. It makes packing and unpacking a breeze." —Cindy U.

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 15 colors).

The standard edition allows you to connect one pair of headphones and lasts for 20+ hours on a single charge.

Promising review: "Worked beautifully on a recent eight-hour flight from New York City to Frankfurt! Really easy to pair with my Bose noise-canceling earbuds and charges quickly. The sound quality was excellent. I'm so excited about this product that I'm going to buy one for each of my family members!" —emily p murray

Get the standard model from Amazon for $34.97 (available in five colors; also available in a Pro version that allows you to connect two headphones and has longer battery life).

Promising review: "On a trip to Europe, I used these hangers to hang my laundry to dry. I even hung a pair of wet jeans (through the belt loops). I thought the hanger would break, but it held up fine! Hotels never supply enough hangers, so I will be bringing these along when I travel." —debi

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $9.99. 

Promising review: "I was skeptical about a bar shampoo, but wanted something that would last and I could take on my frequent travels... This was the solution I was after, and I plan to use it even back home. A little goes a long way and leaves my hair feeling bouncy and refreshed. It also has a nice, clean scent that isn't overpowering. Would purchase again." —Jennifer G.

Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in 11 styles).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth (that's her above) has traveled with this in her carry-on and loves it: "Here, I used hotel shampoo (it was pretty fancy, NGL), this conditioner bar, and my roommate's Moroccan Oil curl cream. The bar is basically foolproof. You rub it directly on your wet hair after rinsing out your shampoo. I normally wash my naturally curly hair once or twice a week but on this trip was taking daily dips in the sea, so I washed my hair 5x over a week. Because of this, I let the conditioner sit for a few minutes, though you probably don't need to do that if you're washing your hair your usual amount on your trip. Each bar is supposed to last 200 washes and it might do a little less for me, but I know this'll be good for many future trips!"

Promising review: This is incredible! It leaves my hair feeling soft, hydrated, and healthier with every use. I was skeptical about switching from a traditional liquid conditioner, but this bar exceeded my expectations. It’s compact, eco-friendly, and lasts longer than I expected." —Niki Saigeon

Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action. 

Promising review: "Will be buying again!! This is a fantastic product. I have incredibly thin hair that gets very oily very easily. This is the first product that I’ve tried that actually works! I am so very happy!" —Katie_0_Baker

Get it from Amazon for $17.60 (available in brown, dark brown, blonde, and in multipacks and bundles). 

Promising review: "Love love love these!!! I have a lot of medications that I have to travel with and some of them are very expensive or very important and I get so worried I will lose some. These hold so many pills and have labels for each and they are so easy to open and fill but they also stay closed and seal well!" —Britney

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three colors).

The kit includes a hair tie, lip balm, two floss pics, a sewing kit, bandages, an emery board, two safety pins, two earring backs, a makeup wipe, two bobby pins, two mints, a deodorant wipe, a Shout wipe, a tampon, hand sanitizer, and Tylenol.

Promising review: "I’m heading to Rome this fall with my best friend and our husbands. I thought this would be the cutest little emergency case to bring along so I got each of us one. I am so excited to give it to her. She will love the Rome skyline and all the goodies inside." —Jen

Anne Cate is a woman-owned small business based in Cleveland, Ohio, that handmakes minimalist keepsakes with a skyline from more than 100 cities and colleges around the world!

Get it from Anne Cate for $25 (available in 96 skylines).

I'm obsessed with my Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush (and so is my dentist!), but it's just way too bulky to stuff in my already over-stuffed carry-on when I'm traveling. I decided to try this out on a recent trip and was super impressed with how well it works. I love that it has a two-minute timer built in (with reminders to switch quadrants every 30 seconds), and it gives a nice, gentle vibration. For under $20, this is a great alternative to lugging around a bulky rechargeable toothbrush and way better than most flimsy travel toothbrushes.

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in nine colors).

You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements. 

Promising review: "This scale works and was accurate on four flights. The first flight was a test at 46 pounds, and Delta scales said it was 46 pounds. The next two flights were at 49 pounds, and both United and Delta found it to be 49 pounds. The bag on the 4th flight weighed 49 but the United scale found it to be 48 pounds. Four different airports and scales proved that this scale is a good, low-cost must-have item for air travel." —Robert

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in four colors and also available as a two-pack). 

Promising review: "TikTok told me this compared to Lululemon, and it’s true, it is. Love this little bag! And the price — you can’t beat it." —Jolie

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

Get it from Amazon for $11.68+ (available in 45 colors). 

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Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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Daniel Boan is a Shopping & Products Editor at BuzzFeed who uses his passion for hitting "add to cart" (and his 8+ years in media) to curate the best products on the web — from personal care essentials to cleaning must-haves. He's particularly passionate about finding the best beauty products, which probably stems from his days of working at Lush Cosmetics, where he learned about effective skincare ingredients while getting covered in bath bomb dust every day.