Whether you're road tripping across the states or embarking on an international journey, bringing the right travel accessories on your next vacation can make or break the experience.
From handy packing cubes that make it easy to find everything to collapsible bottles that minimize your toiletries, and even tech pouches that keep cords tangle-free, utilizing smart travel accessories keeps you organized while on the go.
Up ahead, we have 20 clever luggage and travel gadgets from Amazon that'll make you wonder how you went anywhere without them. And the best part—they're all under $20.
Don't get caught paying oversized baggage fees this year. This handy luggage scale can weigh items up to 110 pounds and displays the weight via an LCD display. It also has a temperature sensor to ensure luggage remains in an ideal climate in case you're transporting perishables or heat-sensitive items.
These TSA-approved travel bottles feature a genius collapsible design that encourages you to bring a limited, but decent amount of product in each bottle. The pack of four silicone bottles comes in two sizes and has a capacity ranging from 42 to 88 milliliters, allowing you to carry anything from face creams to shampoo Plus, the kit even includes a 5-milliliter spritzer bottle for perfume.
Chances are you've seen these roomy hanging travel bags that seem to fit everything under the bathroom sink. This one has several transparent and mesh pockets to hold skincare, makeup brushes, and even your toothbrush. One customer wrote, "There is plenty of room for all my necessities when I travel, which is awesome because I have a lot of hair products.
Gone are the days of piling clothing directly into a suitcase. With this six-piece packing cube set, you can fold and roll up more than you ever thought possible. A happy shopper wrote, "I will never take luggage without them, from this day forward. I packed 17 outfits, four pajamas, and two bathing suits in only three cubes."
No more waiting for hot flat irons and curling tools to cool off before packing them. This durable silicone travel pouch can withstand heat up to 460 degrees, allowing you to simply slip in your hot tool and go.
Keep your cleans separated from your dirties with this machine-washable laundry bag. It folds up small when not in use and can hold up to a week's worth of items. Plus, it's available in three stylish colors and prints, including this pink one.
Stash what you need in this trio of TSA-approved zippered bags that come in several colors and styles for just $14. It comes with a large, medium, and small bag to store various travel must-haves and has a transparent design on the front to easily access it all.
Once you remove air from these compression bags, you won't believe what you can fit. The pack of 12 airtight bags can hold shirts, pants, and dresses—making them compact enough for even more room in your luggage. One shopper who used two of the smaller bags to store clothes in their carry-on said, "I had previously rolled all my clothes and my carry-on was full. After compression with these bags, my carry-on was half-filled."
Neatly tuck away laptop, tablet, and phone cords into this handy zippered organizer. The bag is designed with two zippered pockets and one small flap pouch, and has a mesh design for breathability. It rolls up and stays in place thanks to its wraparound buckle.
If you're someone who travels with a few pairs of shoes, you'll appreciate these bags that prevent scuff marks and keep dirty soles from damaging clothing. The soft fabric bags have a clear bottle that lets you see which shoes you packed and have a drawstring that prevents it from slipping out in your suitcase.
Removable compartments mean you can organize this best-selling case to suit the size of your cosmetics. It comes with three small and two large compartment dividers that can adjust the width of each pocket in minutes and has a deep three-inch capacity to hold multiple items in one spot. There's also a flap at the top that hides all of your brushes.
With four roomy zippered compartments, decisions about which serums get to come and which have to stay are a thought of the past. Once unfolded, you'll have access to two small pockets ideal for single-use face masks or your contacts, plus two larger sections with elastic bands inside to hold skincare bottles upright.
This hidden traveler pouch attaches to your bra strap so you can discreetly carry cash, credit cards, an ID, and house keys without a purse. The clever pick is made of polyester to prevent skin irritation and is also machine washable.
Unlike traditional passport holders, this one also has a section for your vaccine card—keeping important documents secure and together. The holder has a clear pocket, which is ideal for the vaccine card and a pocket to insert your passport. There are also several slots for credit cards and ID. As a bonus: It comes with a pen for signing travel forms.
Bring your favorite fragrance with you with these mini refillable sprays. Each one holds 5 milliliters of perfume, and they're easy to fill—just remove your perfume bottle cap and push the bottom Yamadura bottle right on top.
If organization is your goal, this six-piece set will appeal to you. The mesh lid means you can see what's inside of each cube and avoid pulling more out of your suitcase than you need to. One customer said, "They allowed me to keep my suitcase organized even after I had arrived at my destination as I could just pull out items one at a time when I needed them. No need to disturb the suitcase to pull out clothes for just one day."
At 10 inches by 5 inches, this travel passport holds all the necessities, like money, passports, credit cards, and more. One shopper uses it as a safe place to store documents for the whole family. "We are a family of four so there's four of everything; passports, social security cards, birth certificates, etc. We live in an area where natural disasters can strike and I like having all of our important documents in one easy-to-go case."
Long trips create a lot of dirty stuff. Toss this laundry bag into your luggage ahead of time and you'll have a roomy place to store your soiled clothes—it can hold over six pounds.
This 11-piece travel kit features three flat pouches (great for shampoo and conditioner), a spray bottle, two pump bottles, two mini jars, and even a funnel and spatula to make getting product in and out a breeze.
Fit all your essentials in this durable dopp kit. The large main compartment has a divider, and there are two external side pockets for any extras.