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Rest assured, this list has been put together by a certified overpacker.

*Raise your hand if you've ever been made fun of for packing waaaaaay too much for a three-day trip* 🙋‍♂️ They just don't get it — what if I get caught in the rain every single day or suddenly need dress shoes for a spontaneous trip to a fancy restaurant?! If you're the type of packer that needs to bring everything with you to feel relaxed on vacay, this list has some game-changing products you need to incorporate into your packing routine. From spacious toiletry bags to packable rain jackets and space-saving packing cubes, you'll want these on your radar before your next trip.

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 $8.99+ (available in 16 colors and six sizes). 

I LOVE THIS BAG SO MUCH. I was getting so tired of not being able to fit all my toiletries in a quart-sized bag, and decided to peruse Amazon to see if anyone had figured out a more spacious solution. I found this and bought it before taking a few flights over the holiday season, and I was shocked at how much more product I was able to fit in this bag! For reference, my old toiletry bag didn't have enough room to fit my 2-oz bottle of contact lens solution and bottle of eye drops, but the super slip zipper design gave me just enough to squeeze them in!!! It's pure space-saving sorcery.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors, with or without a handle, and in multipacks).

Promising review: "I recently needed to fly, and my ticket only allowed a carry-on. How was I going to bring all of the liquid items I needed? Started browsing Amazon and stumbled on these pouches. I’d never thought of such a thing. I was hopeful; these pouches delivered. They took up so much less space than my larger 'travel-sized' items. They were easy to fill and use. The quality was very good — no issues. Made from plastic, each pouch can expand or collapse depending on the need. The material kind of felt like vellum paper in my hand and was slightly thicker than that, but not flimsy. Well made." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $9.19+ (available in various pack sizes and with various bonus jars and accessories).

Promising review: "I love this foldable airplane blanket! There are few things worse on a flight than being too cold. This little blanket is the perfect weight to keep you warm, but doesn't take up too much room in your carry-on/personal item bag. I actually clip it to the outside of my backpack." —Danielle Gaudette

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 16 colors).

These are available in three formulas: a Hyaluronic formula for extra moisture, a Retinol formula to help promote faster skin cell turnover, and a Vitamin C formula to brighten and even skin tone. 

Promising review: "Love these! I purchased for an international flight to avoid liquids. I expected to use them on the hiking trip and go back to my usual cleanser once home. But instead, they are now my usual cleanser. The ease of dampening one fingertip and tapping on the top cleanser square beats squirting a liquid cleanser in my hand or using a make-up remover towelette. The little squares are just the right amount and have no trash impact. They seemed pricey at first, but with the benefits, they’re worth it. I’m worth it! My skin feels clean and not tight." —mistis

Get two packs of 32 from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three formulas).

This features 100–240 AC 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).

Listen, I always thought packing cubes were a waste of time, until I discovered the magic of *compression* packing cubes — and now I don't know how I ever traveled without them. As long as I didn't wildly overstuff these, the compression zipper was easy to close (though it does take a bit of elbow grease), and helped squeeze my clothes together so there was zero wasted space. I was able to fit many more shirts than usual, and having everything neatly organized in its own cube made getting dressed on my week-long vacation a breeze. The only downside? You do have to meticulously re-pack everything in the cubes the same way you did for your return trip, but that's a small price to pay for extra space and organization.

Get a set of six from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 31 colors and also in packs of two and four).

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 $10.28. 

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 six colors).

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).

Note: The color of the case you receive is picked at random. You will either receive green, purple, or orange.

Promising review: "I purchased this to keep in my purse zipper compartment for 'emergencies' aka getting something stuck in between my teeth, such as pepper, lettuce, herbs, whatever. I can go to the powder room and remove whatever it is. I feel better having these in tow. We love Plackers for use here at home; they make flossing easy. With age, it just seems things tend to get stuck more, and these are a great idea to have just in case. I can refill the case if I do end up needing to use them. The case is easy to open and close and feels like it will stay closed well in my purse. These are a great idea!" —Small~Town~Girl

Get a case with 12 flossers from Amazon for $2.90.

Promising review: "I have been using this charger at home and when I travel. I mainly purchased it for traveling. It works well, folds up into a neat compact square, and charges my iPhone, watches, and earbuds all together without having to bring three separate chargers with me. You will love the convenience, trust me!!" —BobC 

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight colors). 

The wallet has a passport pocket, a boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder. The all-in-one holder could also arguably be considered a cult-favorite travel product.

Promising review: "Guys, I'm beyond happy with this. I've been looking for a passport and ticket holder for a while, but had never found the right size until I decided to try out this one. Besides, the material feels high quality and long-lasting, the red color is even better in person, and it's wildly pretty." —BazantSol

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 25 colors).

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). 

Here's what my colleague Elizabeth Lilly thinks of them: "This is a product that I put in travel stories over and over and over again, and would always think, "Hmm, I should buy some." Once I booked my first-ever cruise (with Virgin Voyages, which was fantastic, btw), I knew that I needed to invest in these hangers to make the most of what I presumed would be a tiny closet for my cabin. These were super easy to slip into my super-packed suitcase and plenty sturdy for holding up a variety of stuff. In my pic above, you'll see one collapsed and then one in use, with dips perfect for spaghetti or thin straps. So many hotel and rental places' hangers don't have those little dips, and my slip dresses (I own four of this one!) are always slipping off of them. With these, I was able to put a variety of garments on them without anything slipping off — in fact, they work better at that than my regular velvet hangers I have at home!"

Promising review: "These were cute and easy to use. I love my fragrances but I refuse to travel with them because they are expensive. These are very handy and you can put them in your purse on a plane!" —SG

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three color combinations and also in packs of five).

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. 

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.

Promising review: "I love that this product is an all-in-one! It saves me so much space when I travel, and the products are high-quality, too. The lightest brow pencil is still a little dark for blondes like me, but the other shades complement me perfectly. I like the lip liner the best; it easily elevates a simple lip look!" —Sam 

Get it from Amazon for $19 (available in three shades).

Promising review: "You can totally fit three pairs of shoes in this! (Size 6.5 women's shoe, fits heels, wedges, and sandals.) I bought two and will absolutely be buying more for my husband. 10/10 would recommend! I travel frequently, and I always overpack; this helped cut down space and stress immensely!" —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in nine colors and patterns). 

Promising review: "I bought these to put into my bag/pocket to carry around, just in case. Sometimes public restrooms do not have soap, and that is extremely inconvenient. These come in super handy! One sheet is definitely enough for me, and it’s so cool to watch it turn from a dry sheet of paper into sudsy soap with water added. I 100% recommend." —woolymammoth

Fomin is a small business specializing in cleaning products.

Get them from Amazon for $7.59+ (available in four scents and various pack sizes).

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

Promising review: "Honestly, before these items, I would have to take so many things just to shave during vacation, but this has a four-in-one and it’s easy to travel with and it gets through TSA when in your carry-on. 😁" —Maria Allegue

Get it from Amazon for $10.80+ (also available in blue and a refill pack). 

Promising review: "This garment bag is an exceptional value for the money. Well built, top quality materials, including 'beefy' zippers, should hold up well for airline travel. Minimal wrinkles, if any, in garments, and a cavernous bag for storing shoes and other items for a trip. Added bonus: it fits easily in the plane overhead storage and is similar in size to a standard roller bag. I highly recommend this product." —Kindle Customer

Beauty Goodies is a small business that specializes in chic storage and travel accessories. 

Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in three 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 $26.99+ (available in four sizes and 29 styles). 

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 $8.99+ (available in four color varieties).

Promising review: "Made very well. Nice breathable fabric that isn’t too thick/heavy but also isn’t cheap or too thin. It’s very soft, lightweight, and flows nicely. Nice quality. I’m always extremely skeptical about elastic waists because they can kill a look; I was ECSTATIC to find that this isn’t your average elastic waist. It gathers just enough to give definition between the torso and hips and isn’t even close to being too tight or snug around the waist. Seriously, I was so excited. The off-shoulder neckline is sexy and feminine, and living in Arizona, between having a shoulder exposed and putting my hair up, it makes me feel 50% cooler in the hot temps. Love it." —Holly

Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 32 other colors).

I have been RAVING about this tiny little wonder to anyone who will listen. I love toting a folding, reusable bag around just in case I need one, but I am terrible at folding it back up into those tiny pouches it comes with. All of my other reusable bags end up as shapeless puffs that are way too bulky to fit in my pocket or a small crossbody bag. When I saw this ~nano~ -sized bag pop up on Amazon, I knew I was the exact target audience — and I'm here to tell you this is a game-changer. It's made of  super-thin nylon that effortlessly folds up into a super tiny pouch (seriously, you don't even have to fold it — just stuff it in the pouch and compress it!), yet is somehow still sturdy enough to carry a whole week's worth of groceries. These are definitely on the pricey side, but they're so worth the splurge. I never thought I could be so passionate about a foldable tote bag. I'm now tempted to buy a few more to keep in all my crossbodies and luggage.  👀

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in three sizes and 11 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).

My colleague Elizabeth Lily loves it: "I have this in pink and am OBSESSED. I like to pack on the lighter side for trips (more room for souvenirs!) and make up for it with accessories and fun jewelry. It does make a difference! I find that with this, I can also slip some silk and satin scarves in here to use for my hair and change up my outfits even more." —Elizabeth Lily

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors/prints).

Promising review: "Got this delivered yesterday. Immediately tried it on and it is fantastic! It adjusts if need be and looks so cute on. I love the ability to use the strap on windy days. My ensemble is complete with the hat, a new spring sundress and new sandals! Thank you!" —Kathleen

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

Daniel Boan is a Shopping Editor who uses his passion for hitting "add to cart" (and his 8+ years in media) to curate the best products on the web — 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.

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.