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These versatile accessories had to work overtime when my five-day trip became a nine-day trip.

As family vacations go, it was just about flawless.

After a Flight Cancellation Left Me Stuck for 4 Days, These Are the 12 Travel Essentials I’ll Always Pack

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Luckily, I alwayskeep my suitcase stockedwith a handful ofstaples that work overtimeuntil we can get back home.

Fortunately, this ultra-lightweight tool opened up all the possibilities.

Dagne Dover Landon Carryall

Dagne Dover

The carry-on in question was this powerhouse from Dagne Dover.

Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop

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You’d never guess that my go-to black Dagne Dover carryall has endured several years of use.

Cadence Capsule Set

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With my toiletry supply waning, I had to ration carefully.

And then they serve so many purposes at the destination, too.

Amazon Dramamine Original, Motion Sickness Relief

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I wore these for beach walks, meals, and even to the pool.

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Revlon So Fierce!

Apple AirTag, Amazon Apple

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Big Bad Lash Mascara (it was the single remaining tube of mascara in the makeup aisle).

Dagne Dover Large Landon Neoprene Carryall Duffle Bag

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keepyourcadence Originals - Set of 6

Keepyourcadence

Zappos Birkenstock Arizona - Oiled Leather

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Amazon PRETTYGARDEN Women’s 2023 Fall Two Piece Outfit

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Amazon Revlon Mascara, So Fierce Big Bad Lash Eye Makeup, Volumizing

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Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets

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Tankaneo Womens Oversized Denim Jacket Casual Button Up Blazer Notched Lapel Jean Shacket Coat

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Anker Portable Charger with Built-in Lightning Connector, Portable Charger 5,000mAh MFi Certified 12W

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Doc Miller Open Toe Compression Socks, FitFlop Women’s Lulu Wedge Sandal, iHealth Neo Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, and 7 For All Mankind Men’s Austyn Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jeans on a blue background

Kate Spade Madison Lilly Pochette, Staci Medium Tote, Flora Flower Bouquet Crossbody and Gwen Espadrille Flat on a blue gradient background

People wearing Alo Airbrush High-Waist 7/8 Bootcut Legging in Espresso, Navy and Black on a concrete background