14 Travel Products That Make You Less Cranky
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Are you a grumpy goose after a long flight or on a boring museum tour? We get it. From the wailing babies on your flight to the hotel that “lost-your-reservation-sorry”, each trip is bound to have a hiccup. But when you prepare properly, you can enjoy a smooth, relaxing journey. And that starts with keeping an open mind and these lovely products.
From soothing essential oils to plush travel pillows and compact first aid kits, these must-have travel essentials will make those annoying parts of your journey fade into the background.
1. EltaMD UV AOX Elements Tinted Sunscreen Stick
The EltaMD Sunscreen Stick is ideal for hectic transatlantic trips when you still need to look fabulous when climbing in your Uber. The stick protects your skin from harmful UV rays that cause damage. SPF 50 is our standard, FYI. Its tinted formula helps cover blemishes, redness, uneven skin tone, and other imperfections so you look flawless while on-the-go. It also hydrates and soothes, with antioxidants that can fight signs of aging.
2. Adventure Medical Kits Compact First Aid Kit
Adventure Medical Kits make a wide variety of kits that — not to be dramatic — might save your life! Choose from kits designed for mountain, water, or sport adventures, so you have all the gear you need in an emergency. There are trauma packs, dog medical kits — for adventurous puppers — and even backyard first aid kits, perfect for kids’ backpacks.
3. Sockwell Lifestyle Compression Socks
If your feet swell when you fly or your calves are throbbing from traipsing around a capital city, Sockwell’s Lifestyle Compression Socks will save your life.They’re uber-comfy and help improve circulation to prevent swelling, varicose veins, and general discomfort. These are healthy socks. You’ll feel more energized so the beginning and end of your vacation will be just as fun as the journey.
4. Baggu Foldable Shopping Bag
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Baggu has plenty of fun products, but the foldable shopping bag is a must-have. It’s like a typical plastic bag from the grocery store, but it’s reusable and more durable. They come in different sizes and fold into tiny squares that are easy to pack in your luggage or just keep in your pocket. Best of all, they come in playful designs, from smiley faces to strawberries and macaroni.
5. Anker PowerCore 20100 Portable Power Bank
Does your stomach drop when you realize your plane doesn’t have charging outlets? Us too. Until we got this Anker’s Portable Power Bank. Quick-charging design has your back, getting your phone fully juiced in a fraction of the usual time. Its ultra-high capacity will keep your phone charged for days during your vacation. You’ll never get stuck at a museum or in the middle of an unfamiliar city with a dead phone again.
6. Travelrest Travel Sleep Mask
The Travelrest® Tranquility Sleep Mask is the solution to all the chaos on your long flights. When you’re trying to relax, it can be tough with people turning on their lights, playing movies, and moving around. The contoured design lets you move your eyes freely and total blackout materials will help you detach from all that mayhem and get some shut-eye
7. BAGSMART Travel Organizer Pouch
While you’re globetrotting, use these pouches to keep your cords, electronics, and essentials neatly organized. There are little elastic holders and netted compartments that keep all your travel gadgets in order from headphones to your mouse. BAGSMART’s tech organizers come in all sizes to fit your travel needs, and they’re available in stylish, textured patterns and colors that match your jet-setting vibe..
8. Hydro Flask Portable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in style with a new Hydro Flask Bottle that maintains your water’s temperature for over 24 hours — perfect if you’re visiting a hot destination and need ice water on hand. Toss it in your purse or bag, leak-proof design will keep your stuff from getting soaked. And it comes in lovely colors, from pistachio green to cherry red.
9. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 Anti-Theft Backpack
Having your belongings stolen while traveling is a true nightmare. Whether it’s your favorite bracelet, $50 from your bag, or your passport — yipes! — we all worry about it. This Anti-theft backpack gives you peace of mind — especially when in strange places and busy tourist spots. It’s made with cut-resistant fabric, lockable zippers, scan-proof compartments for cards and IDs, and other reliable safety features.
10. Trtl Travel Pillow
We know, we know. There are a ton of travel pillows out there. But take our word for it choosing the Trtl Travel Pillow is a keeper. Those U-shaped neck pillows are ancient, so it’s time you upgrade to this innovative pillow for the modern traveler. It’s soft, it’s breathable. Patented support holds your neck in a comfortable, ergonomic position for complete head and neck support. It’s the best choice for travelers who want quality rest on those unending flights.
11. Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise-Canceling Headphones
Block out the sibling spats, chatty tourists, and unintelligible airplane announcements with these top-quality, noise-canceling headphones. With exceptional noise canceling and Dual Noise Sensor tech, nothing gets through these babies. There are 30 hours of battery life so it’s terrific for long travel days or museum tours when you just want some peace and quiet.
12. The Hemp Division Matcha Raspberry Hemp Wellness Gummies
If traveling makes you anxious, even when everything goes smoothly, we recommend these CBD wellness gummies. With 25mg of CBD in each gummy, you’ll find a delicious sense of relaxation — even when the TSA comes after you for that 4-ounce bottle of lotion. And they do not get you high! There’s no THC. Only hemp-derived CBD which is legal in all 50 US states. We can’t tell you it’s safe to bring them abroad. But we can tell you — from experience — that mixing them in with Haribo bears when heading to Europe works wonders.
13. Tweezerman Mini Nail Rescue Kit
Nothing is as infuriating as a hangnail or jagged edge when you’re trying to enjoy your vacation. It may seem like a small but frustrating thing, but the Tweezerman Mini Nail Rescue Kit can fix it in a flash. With a file, tweezers, nail clippers, and cuticle pusher, keep your claws in check and focus on the magical parts of your trip. Plus, you can also tweeze any surprise eyebrow hairs that crop up.
14. Wild Grove Mini Roll-On Essential Oils
Stay cool as a cucumber when your trip gets rocky with Wild Grove Mini Roll-On Essential Oils. Choose from scents like eucalyptus mint, orange spice, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, wildflower, and many more. You can also try curated scents, like Cashmere, Apothecary, Tranquility, and Let It Go. No matter how small your carry-on is, the teeny-tiny bottles are sure to fit.
Super Cool, Not Cranky
We’d eliminate every single, last travel hiccup if we could. But with these reliable, innovative products, you’ll navigate the world like a true nomad and discover sites that will bring awe and wonder — free from hangnails, swollen ankles, and itchy sunburns.
