Holiday travel is an endurance event with a baggage fee. Somewhere between the security line and the middle seat, your patience will leave without saying goodbye, and your phone will slide off the tray table at the exact moment the person in front of you reclines. Nobody is coming to rescue you from the gate that changed twice in ten minutes.
The good news is that a few smart gadgets can take the edge off the whole ordeal. We rounded up travel finds that keep your drink upright, your toiletries organized, and your feet off the floor of a questionable cabin. Some are tiny, some fold flat, and a few will make the people sitting near you ask where you got them. Toss a handful in your bag, board with a smug little smile, and let everyone else fight over the armrest.
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#21 An Rfid Blocking Passport Holder Is A Stylish, Sophisticated Way To Inform Digital Thieves That Your Identity Is Not, In Fact, Available For A Hostile Takeover Today
Review: "I try to bring the bare minimum with me for sightseeing and plane/train travel, and this fits just what I need. Minimal but can hold my iPhone 6S, passport, cards, and cash. I added the wristlet from another seller and it looks great. And my favorite color, no less!" - natatocious
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#22 Pack Smarter With This Genius Clothes-Stuffed Pillow That Doubles As Extra Luggage
Review: "Update after a travel: took it on my trip to Europe. I went carry-on only and this tube was a true gem! I fit one full outfit in it and it’s so valuable when traveling with only carry-on luggage. On the plane I used it as an arm support? It’s really helpful on a 10 hours flight. Definitely worth to add to the travel set up! What an excellent idea to take something out of the weighted luggage!!!" — Happy Shopper
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#23 The Frantic, Post-Public-Transit Dig Through The Chaotic Abyss Of Your Bag For Hand Sanitizer Can Now Be A Thing Of The Past Thanks To A Purell Hand Sanitizer With Jelly Wrap Carrier
Review: "These small Purell bottles are great for your car. Hang on to your rearview mirror, and you'll always have the hand sanitizer at the ready." - Susan Amper
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#24 Keep Your Essentials In One Place With The Sportsnew Water Bottle Carrier
Review: "I have both a 40 oz and a 32 oz water bottle because sometimes I need to carry extra water and it's not always easy to carry multiple water bottles around with you. This bag makes it easy to walk around anywhere or hike a trail with a bottle of water plus ID and keys and any other necessities. I'll use it on flights as my purse too, and pack my real purse inside of a carry-on. I love it!" - Diane Jarecki
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#25 A Handheld Mini Fan Is The Perfect Accessory For When You're Stuck In A Hot, Crowded Tourist Trap And You Need To Create Your Own Personal, Beyoncé-Level Wind Machine Moment
Review: "Perfect small but powerful fan for trips." - Traveler742
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#26 Stress Less About Meds With A Compact Travel Pill Organizer For On-The-Go Doses
Review: "This product is amazing! Its small and compact and the perfect item to keep everything organized for traveling! We are headed to Disney and needed something easy and durable for in the park! It’s easy to open and close, and stays shut well! Very impressed with the quality and extremely functional fits easily in a purse or even a fanny pack!" — Brittany & Phillip
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#27 The Grimy, Mysterious, And Probably Haunted Seat Back Pocket Can Now Be Avoided Entirely Thanks To Your Own, Personal Airplane Pockets
Review: "This is just what I was looking for. It is perfect for all your necessities that you need when traveling. It also keeps you things out of that gross pocket that everyone uses. Will buy them for Christmas gifts!" - HI808
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#28 Condense Chaos With This Organizer Pouch, The Ultimate Travel Companion For Your Tech
Review: "Anyone who travels a lot will love this product! This was a great purchase! It's a great size and I love that it is two sided, so more space for all your wires! There's even space for you to put your power bank in, which is great for traveling." — MysteryChick
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#29 Never Fumble For Your Phone On Flight Again, Thanks To This Universal Airplane Phone Holder
Review: "Saw another traveler using one of these on my last flight and had to have one. They work great! I even used it on the chair in the airport at my gate! I had a little girl watching a movie with me over my shoulder lol. You'll get a ton of jealous/curious looks. I even had 2 people on my flight ask me about it. Just know, when you reposition it, the clicking is a little loud. Seriously, buy this now!" — Amy
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