20 Amazon Travel Essentials You Must Have (UPDATED 2023)
Heading out on a trip and not sure if you have all of the right items? If you’re searching for a list of Amazon travel essentials, you have come to the right place. Here are the best Amazon travel products — everything you need to bring on your next holiday!
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20 Amazon Travel Essentials You Must Have:
Apple Airtag
If you’re reading this in 2023 then you likely know that there have been major issues lately with airlines losing luggage. Which means Apple Airtags are a major travel essential right now!
My friend got back from holiday a few weeks ago and hasn’t seen her bag since. Worst of all, she has absolutely no idea where it is. Tens of thousands of dollars worth it items simply gone — maybe forever.
While we can’t prevent airlines from misplacing our luggage, we can track it ourselves thanks to the fabulous people at Apple. Enter: Apple Airtag. With the Apple Airtag you can keep track of and find your luggage in the iPhone’s Find My app. All you do is set it up with your phone, drop it in your luggage, and viola! You can find your luggage anywhere in the world.
I just bought one for my upcoming Europe trip and I will never, ever travel without one again. It is at the top of our list of very important Amazon travel essentials! Click here to get yours.
Travel Passport Wallet
Re: travel essentials for women, this travel passport wallet is one of the most popular travel products on Amazon, and for good reason! It’ll keep everything you’ve got in one convenient location. It comes in 35 absolutely beautiful colors, making the hardest part of this purchase deciding which one to choose!
For a passport + vaccine card holder, click here.
Leak Proof Travel Bottles
These leak proof travel bottles are an absolute travel essential. I cannot even tell you how many travel containers I went through before I discovered these. They are completely leakproof, so easy to fill due to the large opening, and they are even food safe! Use them for shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, salad dressing — anything!
Some more women travel essentials:
If you need more than just bottles, this set is great as it also includes jars with scoopers, two spray bottles, a funnel, and a cleaning brush.
If you need just the travel jars, click here.
For anything you need a squirt bottle for, click here. It provides a continuous mist (instead of big splotchy drops) and is, dare I say, amazing. Need proof? It’s currently the #1 best selling travel product on Amazon!
Need a refillable perfume bottle? Click here.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
If there’s one Amazon travel must haves I recommend most on this list, it’s a hanging toiletry bag! I own one and keep it filled at all times with every toiletry I need for any trip. Any time I am on a trip and I realize I forgot something, I make sure to add it to the bag so that overtime it’s gotten better and better and now I rarely ever am without something I need. It’s so easy to just grab and throw in my bag without any thought or worries of forgetting something important.
And pretty much anytime I travel to visit a friend and they see my hanging toiletry bag they ask who makes it and go buy one themselves immediately!
They also make a very highly rated electronics organizer if you’re in the market! You can find that here. And a highly rated jewelry organizer here.
If you’re hunting for men travel essentials or a toiletry bag specifically for men, click here for the best selling men’s toiletry bag on Amazon.
For a travel makeup bag, click here. The one has consistently been on the Amazon Best Sellers list for years — as far back as I can remember.
For a three pack of plain basic clear TSA-friendly toiletry bags, click here.
Travel Makeup Brush Holder
One of the newer items on the Amazon best sellers list is a beautiful silicone travel makeup brush holder. It comes in two sizes and four different neutral shades — all of which are a dream. I ordered two of them the second I saw them!
I ended up buying a different one than that best selling version. Click here for the one I purchased. I love it so much!
There’s also a makeup sponge holder from the same brand. Click here to check that out.
Reusable Water Bottle
Let me rant for a sec: Plastic water bottles are horrible for the environment but that’s just one of many reasons why I believe a reusable water bottle is high on the list of travel essentials. Buying a new bottle of water each time you need to hydrate is expensive. Either you are going to waste money or - worse - you are not going to want to spend the money so you will instead become dehydrated. Many airports now have a water bottle fill up station so when you bring you own reusable bottle you can fill up for free! Many European cities have fountains you can drink from, too, so it’s handy to have a bottle to fill when you stumble upon one.
This Hydro Flask option is the best one out there. It keeps hot drinks hot, cold drinks cold, and is perfect for bringing anywhere!
Make sure to grab some of these, too, to help counteract the dehydration! I never go on a trip without them.
Travel Laptop Backpack
If you’re worried about theft, this anti-theft backpack is amazing. It’s one of the best selling travel products on Amazon, with over 17,000 reviews and an almost 5-star rating. And not only does it have an anti-theft lock, but there’s also a USB charging port so you can keep charged on the go! If you’re really desperate, you can even keep using your phone while you’re charging it via the backpack.
Some other great backpack options, all of which are also best sellers on Amazon currently:
Luggage
As far as Amazon luggage bags goes, there are tons of great and convenient options on Amazon. To check out the number one best selling option right now, click here.
Some other current best sellers:
If you’d prefer a duffle bag, this one with 14,000 (!!) five star reviews is the best.
Silicone Luggage Tag with Name ID Card
These silicone luggage tags from the Amazon best sellers list were so good I grabbed some myself before my last Europe trip. They come in a pack of 5 so there’s more than enough for each of your bags and there’s plenty of different colors, many of which are neon/crazy bright to help you identify your bags quickly! Most of all I love the stainless steel cable that holds it on, making it virtually impossible to rip off.
AMAZON TRAVEL OUTFITS
Belt Bag
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love a good belt bag. I am personally ride or die for this one from Lululemon (truly one of the best purchases I’ve ever made), but Amazon’s got two options so good they make their 50 best selling travel items list.
The first comes in nine color options currently and looks suspiciously similar to my cult favorite Lululemon one ;) Click here to check it out.
The second comes in 19 colors (wow) and has an almost five star rating after 4,500 reviews! Click here for that one.
Travel Umbrella
Depending on where you’re going, it might be a good idea to bring along a travel umbrella! I was just in Spain and got caught in some pretty intense rain which had me wishing I had brought one. Click here for the current best selling travel umbrella on Amazon.
Extra Long Charging Cable
Trust me on this one. You never know where the outlets will be on the plane, the hotel, or wherever you are desperately looking for a charge!
For the best selling extra long USB C cable, click here.
Refillable Perfume Atomizer Bottle
Another item on the Amazon best sellers list is this refillable perfume atomizer bottle. If you want to travel with perfume or anything else liquid, these are great!
Wet Brush Hairbrush
Not to be dramatic, but this is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. And it’s only $8. You’ll never use another brush again.
And if you are going on a trip that involves swimming, sailing, or anything else involving the ocean/a pool/etc. — you NEED this. Not an option.
Packing Cubes
I used to think that packing cubes were nonsense and that they’d take up too much space but boy was I wrong. These are a total lifesaver when it comes to keeping organized!
Looking for a top? Grab the cube of tops. Looking for a dress? Grab the cube of dresses. They allow you to find what you need without disrupting the rest of your items and are truly such a wonderful (and cheap!) investment. Try it - trust me!
Don't just take my word for it... Of all the top selling travel products on Amazon, the largest category in the best selling list is packing cubes. Because they're a life saver! Pinky swear.
Click here to see the latest prices for the number one best selling packing cubes on Amazon.
2023 UPDATE: Packing cubes of any kind are great and essential in my opinion but I am especially in love with the compression ones now! I brought these ones with me on my last trip to Europe. I went for a month with only a carry-on which most of my Instagram followers could not believe. The reason I was able to do that is because of these compression packing cubes! I can’t rave about them enough.
I also just look at a current list of the Amazon best selling travel products and guess what is the #3 best selling items? These exact compression packing cubes! You gotta get ‘em.
If you need a garment bag, click here for the current best seller.
If you want packing cubes that also have a compression element to help you save space, click here. They not only have almost 4,300 five star reviews but they’re also the best selling compression option on Amazon. I just purchased some myself!
Looking for the old school basic roll up compression bags? These are the ones I use. They’re great because they don’t require a vacuum like some of them do.
For a shoe bag, click here. It holds three pairs, is a best seller, and is beautiful! If you prefer a more basic (and cheaper) option, I recommend these.
Exfoliant Towels
I found out about these Korean exfoliant bath mittens years ago and have loved them ever since. All you do is put the mitten on your hand and gently scrub away the dead skin cells.
Flying and travel in general is super dehydrating and drying so I find I always need to use these at least once to get my skin back to normal while on a trip. And they are especially great because they take up no space and are not liquid like a scrub! I keep one permanently in my travel toiletry bag so that I always have it handy.
Best part? A pack of 20 will last you an entire lifetime and only costs $7.99 (currently). Such a steal!
Sunglasses
Travel Straightener
A travel hair straightener is a good thing to have if you want to be able to do your hair but don’t want to commit to lugging around a full size (and much more pricey) straightener. I like this Babyliss Nano Titanium Mini Straightening Iron and always bring it on my trips with me. And of course if you are really skilled a straightener can double as a curling iron so it’s kind of a 2-in-1.
If you don’t want a travel-specific straightener, this one is life changing. It’s not the cheapest thing on the market but it’s honestly worth every penny. So many times I’ve been on trips with friends who have tried it and immediately they’re like “omg this is amazing, what is it?!” before pulling out their phone to write down the name of it.
It heats up completely in just 20 seconds, has "infinity sensors" to monitor the heat 250 times per second, and auto-recognizes the thickness of your hair + the speed in order to adjust the heat as you go for "perfect results in just one stroke". I had no idea what I was missing until I got this!
Silk Eye Mask
Can’t live without a silk eye mask to block out the light! For the plane, for the hotel when your roommate wants to stay up later with all of the lights on, for when you just can’t sleep and you want something soothing on your eyes. Silk is also anti-aging and great for your skin.
Travel Pillow
Another item I can't live without! If you’re flying overnight, unless you’re in first class you absolutely need this. Click here to see the latest prices on the Amazon best seller.
There’s also another best selling travel pillow in a different design. It wraps fully around you kind of like a snake, offering double support. Click here to check that out.
If you prefer an inflatable travel pillow, click here for the best selling inflatable option.
There’s also the viral banana shaped inflatable travel companion pillow which has a very unique design! Depending on how you sleep you might love it. Click here for that.
External Charger
In today’s day and age everyone is on their phone all day everyday. Unfortunately your phone often can’t keep up, so at some point during the day you will likely find yourself needing a recharge. An external charger is a great thing to keep in your bag at all times!
The one I use is great because it's small yet will still charge your phone 9 full times! Click here to see the latest prices.
For.a super mini size one that plugs directly into your iPhone, click here.
If you want one that will also charge your laptop, click here for my recommendation.
Luggage Travel Lock
If each piece of your luggage doesn’t have a locking mechanism on it, order a few of these. I’ve stayed at nice hotels where the luggage storage system is not quite as nice so you never know when you’ll need to lock your luggage!
Passport Case
Because you need to keep your passport safe, obviously!
For a passport + vaccine card holder, click here.
Hanging Luggage Scale
If you are the kind of human that tends to pick up a bunch of things along the way, these hanging luggage scares take up almost no space and can be very useful.
Click here to see the latest prices for Amazon's best selling hanging luggage scale.
International Adapters/Converters
International trip? Grab these now or you’ll be paying a fortune later. The universal option below works literally anywhere so I always bring one of those, and if I’m heading to Europe I also grab a handful of the EU-specific ones because the large packs of them are sooo inexpensive (click here for those). Better safe than sorry, trust me! At the very least add them to your cart right now so you do not forget.
For the best selling EU Travel Plug Adapter, click here. It has two USB chargers and two American outlets on each one.
If you need just USB plugs, click here for the ones I recommend.
If you’re travel to more places than just the EU, I recommend buying a universal one. For the one I recommend, click here!
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Electronics Accessories Organizer
Photogs, tech nerds, anyone dealing with a large amount of electronics on the road — this is for you!
4-port USB Wall Charger
If you have a lot of electronics to charge, this is a must. Especially when you don’t know how many outlets your hotel will or will not have!
Probiotic
Not exactly a travel item but they’re good for travel because they provide digestion and immune system support. These ones are great because they're shelf stable and don't need to be refrigerated!
If you’re worried about dehydration (I always am), make sure to grab some of these too.
Other Amazon Travel Best Sellers
Apple Airpods — I never travel anywhere without mine. Click here to get yours.
Airpods cleaning kit — To clean your Airpods! A must if you own Airpods and very expensive. Click here for the one I reccomend.
Airpod case keychain — To keep your Airpods handy and your case clean. It comes in tons of beautiful colors to match whatever your aesthetic is. Click here for the one I recommend.
Hat clip — a magnetic hat holder for traveling bags, backpacks, purses, totes and more. Click here for the best selling hat clip.
Luggage travel cup holder — a free hand drink caddy that holds two cups (or other items) and fits on all suitcase handles. Super cool! Click here for the best seller.
Money belt — a passport holding RFID blocking travel pouch to protect cash, credit cards and travel documents. Click here for the best selling money belt.
For a neck wallet version, click here.
Cruise luggage tags — waterproof, clear cruise tags compatible with all cruise lines. Click here for the best selling cruise luggage tags.
Daily Pill Organizer — large enough to hold all of your pills and vitamins for any trip. Click here to check it out.
Packing list notepad — to help ensure you don’t forget anything! Click here for the best selling packing list notepad.
Mini travel lint roller — pretty self explanatory :) Click here to order it.
First aid emergency kit — click here.
Mini white noise machine — the perfect size for travel! Click here for the best seller.
Want even more? Click here for Amazon’s current list of best selling travel gear + luggage and here for best selling travel accessories. Both lists are updated hourly.
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