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Travel survival kit

These utilitarian and clever packing essentials will make the process of getting there much more bearable.

By Editorial January 16, 2017 at 9:00 am

We all count down the days until vacation. Vacation is fun. Travel? Not so much. Whether you’re packing up the trunk of the car or trying to fit all your on-the-go necessities into a carry-on, getting to your destination is a mess of trying to remember everything on your packing list and maintaining sanity in tight spaces and in close proximity to travel companions. These utilitarian and clever packing essentials will make the process of getting there much more bearable. (And if you need a way to make sure you have all of this packed before you head out the door, download one of these packing apps.)

Packing

Travelon Bag Bungee // $14.99

travel bungee
Photo courtesy of The Container Store

eBags Pack-it-Flat Toiletry Kit // $34.99

toiletry bag
Photo courtesy of Amazon

Pack-It Original Starter Set // $45.95

suitcase organizer
Photo courtesy of Eagle Creek

Infinity Pillow // $39.00

infinity pillow
Photo courtesy of Huzi

Minisoak Travel Pack Scentless // $11

detergent
Photo courtesy of Soak

 

 

Tech

Skooba Design Cable Stable DLX // $33.71

cable bag
Photo courtesy of Amazon

Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones // $249

headphones
Photo courtesy of Amazon

 

Beauty

VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Lotion // $45

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths // $39

cleansing cloths
Photo courtesy of Sephora

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray // $44

texturizing spray
Photo courtesy of Oribe

 

Fashion

Plain Anti-Skimming Passport Wallet // $25.95

wallet
Photo courtesy of Mochi Things

Women 2-Way Stole // $19.90

stole
Photo courtesy of Uniqlo

Women’s Original Vinyl Smock // $230

jacket
Photo courtesy of Hunter

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