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I firmly believe that keeping things organized while traveling leads to a better overall trip. We’ve all been there – in an Airbnb, bags open as we look for that one thing we need, and then comes the mess as we shuffle through our luggage trying to find it, only to wind up a hot mess. So my must have travel items all have to do with staying organized and packing light.
Of course, the key to organized travel are travel organizers — containers, bags, pouches, sleeves, and bottles that make it so everything has its own place. These must have travel items will save you time, money, and energy by keeping your belongings accessible and organized. Even just one or two will make a huge difference!
Happy travels – wherever you are
Be adventure-ready with these must have travel items
This portable hanging travel shelf is at the top of my list of must have travel items. You pack your clothes in it, and then you compress it down, put them in your suitcase, and hang them when you arrive at your location. So packing and unpacking are effortless! When I’m not traveling, I even use this portable closet as an extra shelf and storage space in my home.
There is a difference between packing cubes and compression cubes for packing. Packing cubes keep all of your things organized within your bag, while compression cubes keep things organized while also compressing them down. They each have a role, but if you’re looking to save space, then compression cubes for packing are a must haves for travel.
If you want your luggage to stay organized, you need to use packing cubes. These are my favorite packing cubes for travel, and they come with a toiletry bag, which I love because you can hang it. The adjustable straps in the packing cubes are so convenient to keep clothes compact, and the mesh top makes it easy to identify clothes inside. This packing cube set even has bags for shoes and other miscellaneous small items.
My phone charger is the first thing to get lost when I travel, but not with this electronic organizer. It’s the perfect way to keep all of my cords, earbuds, chargers, storage banks, and so on all in one place.
This is a 4-in-1 hanging toiletry bag with detachable compartments. The velcro design allows you to take the bags that you would like to put in your purse or other areas of your luggage. The roll design and hanging feature of this travel toiletry bag make it a compact vacation must have.
These travel bottles are perfect for holding all of your shampoo/conditioner, lotion, and other skin care necessities without having to bring the full bottles. They’re a part of my packing list because they make a big difference in the weight and free space in my luggage. I love the silicone material because it lets me squeeze out every last bit, and they’re, of course, TSA-approved.
Your travel packing list won’t be complete without these
A pill organizer is the perfect way to not have to take a ton of pill bottles with you while you travel. It saves a ton of space and is so convenient! It’s perfect for me because I like to stay in my vitamin regime while I travel.
This travel jewelry organizer displays all of your necklaces, rings, and earrings to keep them from getting tangled up and even has a watch pouch. It folds up to be super thin and compact. Honestly, I don’t know how I traveled and kept my jewelry organized without it.
I prefer not to have little items floating around my bag in a side pocket, so for me, these small item organizers are included in my must have travel items. For example, I use them for all of the miscellaneous little things that would normally get stuffed into a side pocket, like hair ties, hair clips, Q tips, and so on. They’re compact and hold a lot!
I don’t go anywhere without my computer, and I’m always worried that my laptop is going to get damaged when I travel, which is why this buttersoft laptop sleeve is a must-have travel item. This leather laptop sleeve is small and compact, with a fleece padded lining to protect your laptop.
There you have it – must have travel items for staying organized and packing light. I have a whole other post on items that are perfect for your travel cosmetic bag essentials. Be sure to read it next!
