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Including compression socks, comfy shoes, and more must-haves.
On the contrary, I look forward to showing off my bags contents and how organized I am.
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Ive accrued that knowledge over the last 10 years as a travel writer.
Ive already flown 30,000 miles this year, while my Subaru has sat in my garage collecting dust.
In March Ill spend 76 hours flying from Montana to the Maldives and back.
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I love Ospreys Transporter line because its made from a proprietary abrasion-resistant fabric that repels water.
Are they worth it?
If you have plantar fasciitis, these slides are for you, they wrote.
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Ive read enough horror stories about deep vein thrombosis, a.k.a.
They were recently deemed the best budget-friendly option onTravel + Leisures list of thebest compression socks.
Meanwhile, at Amazon, they have over 61,000 perfect ratings.
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Lately, my favorite warm layer has been this buttery-soft hoodie from Prana.
Plus, it’s currently 25 percent off.
How do I justify the cost?
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Its also leakproof, and because its stainless steel, its the most indestructible item on my packing list.
Choose from dozens of colors, including new monochromatic hues like Reef, Aloe, and Surf.
Ive had mine for years, and its my secret to getting serious shut-eye without waking up sore.
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The pillow has over 1,500 five-star ratings at Amazon, withone shopperreferring to it as the ultimate travel companion.
Unfortunately, our eyes dont come with built-in blackout curtains.
Fortunately, this 3-D contoured mask doesnt mess up my makeup or put pressure on my sensitive peepers.
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I also wear it at home because its so comfortable.
It has a DWR coating that repels water, odors, stains, and hair.
It also comes with an attached cape clip for hands-free wearing.
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Nearockle Silicone Cable Straps 24-pack
I like my flights like I like my whiskey neat.
Naturally, I treasure these siliconecable strapsthat keep my cords and cables organized and compact.
This ensures the strap doesnt get separated from the cable.
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All five ingredients are simple, safe (even for pets), and soothing.
I use it on my lips, my cuticles, and even my dry elbows and heels.
Emergen-C 1000mg Vitamin C Powder
Planes have been called flying petri dishes for years.
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Because I have an autoimmune disease, I love these immune support powders packed with vitamins and electrolytes.
I swear they keep me from getting sick.
And if I do get a cold, it doesnt last as long.
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All of my evidence is anecdotal, but based on the numbers, thousands of shoppers seem to agree.
Advil Liqui-Gel Minis
According to theCleveland Clinic, there are more than 150 types of headaches.
Thats why my carry-on always has some sort of painkiller.
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Ziploc Quart Storage Bags 24-pack
Im all about recycling and using cloth bags at the grocery store.
That said, I still keep at least one empty Ziploc bag stashed in my carry-on.
I use the quart size, so I can use it for my TSA-approved toiletries if I have to.
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