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So in lieu of that, Ill share our favorite finds below.
Some are budget-friendly and some are splurges, but all are investments we deem worth every penny.
Airplane Footrest
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Spoiler alert: Travel writers dont always fly first class.
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It allows me to keep my legs extended, helping with circulation, says Jess.
You just wrap it around the tray table in front of you and adjust accordingly.
It looks like Amazon shoppers are starting to catch on, too.
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Manta Sleep Mask
Travel writer Jess also loves herManta Sleep Mask.
It doesnt put any pressure on her eyes, yet it blocks out 100 percent of light.
Oh, and its machine washable, too.
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Unlike my favorite Merrell hiking boots, these shoes are trail running shoes, so theyre incredibly lightweight.
No sores, no numbness.
Agreed I find them so comfy and durable I want to buy them in bulk.
OTM
She uses this award-winning bag to keep her phone safe, too.
Plus, you never know when youre coming to come across something cool to film.
(Shes currently on safari, so she can say that.)
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They also have a top mesh panel, so it’s possible for you to see each cubes contents.
We like the protective barrier they provide when packing our shoes in an otherwise jumbled suitcase.
Its super versatile, she explains.
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Plus, the interchangeable lids allow for re-organizing along the way.
It does it all, says Cara.
I wear it as a backpack, crossbody, and over-the-shoulder bag.
Peak Design
On the fence about the price?
It even boasts a built-in shelving system.
I cant stand when there arent enough drawers in a hotel room, says Brandon, a self-aware overpacker.
Cadence
So Im obsessed with this shelving situation.
But dont just take his word for it; it has more than 1,400 five-star ratings at Amazon.
Theyre not your average jeans.
Baboon To The Moon
She also loves the fact that its made with 100 percent recycled nylon and polyester ripstop.
RTIC 52-Qt.
One of my favorite road trip essentials is a hard cooler like the best-sellingRTIC 52-Qt.
Royce And Rocket
In fact, I dont travel anywhere, at least internationally, without it.
While its not the most compact adapter, its universal, so it works with every outlet throw in.
I used to buy separate adapters for each key in, but this is a much better value.
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Plus, it can charge up to six devices at once, and also has USB ports.
At Amazon, where its a best-seller, it has nearly 11,800 five-star ratings.
At Amazon, they come in 17 colors and have more than 7,100 five-star ratings.
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