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Planning on traveling in 2019? Here’s our favorite items to make your trip go smoothly.

Travel Essentials
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Travel Essentials

There's nothing worse than being unprepared while traveling. Whether you're planning on going to another state or another country, we've got you covered with some travel essentials.

From looking for the perfect way to carry all your stuff to keeping a charge while on the go, we're loving these 15 travel products.

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Start with the best bag

The Backpack

Price: $62

We call this The Day-Tripper because we packed so much function into one bag, you can literally jam all the things you need for the day -- or overnight -- and it still looks so sleek.

The Bigger Carry-On

Price: $245

The perfect carry-on, sized up. Unbreakable, thoughtfully designed and guaranteed for life.

Travel Multi Function Duffel Bag

Price: $83

Made from sleek, water-resistant canvas, this bag features convenient pockets and a separate side compartment for your shoes.

Wristlet with Built-In Phone Charger

Price: $24.99

Super cute and convenient, this wristlet carries your credit cards & passport securely while also providing a charger for your mobile phone.

Keep organized

Packing List By Lonely Planet

Price: $6.99

The perfect packing list to ensure you never forget an essential for beach getaways, city breaks or adventure trips, thanks to this ingenious book by the travel pros at Lonely Planet.

The Insider Packing Cubes

Price: $45

Made from waterproof nylon that protects your clothes and designed with a mesh panel that makes it easy to find what you need without unpacking your whole bag.

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Parker Air Mesh Pouch

Price: $25

Techcessories, meet Parker! Made from air mesh, providing ventilation it stores cords and chargers and any other loose items.

Scale down your toiletries

Hunter Toiletry Bag

Price: $55

This Hunter organizes all your grooming essentials, with room for lots of toiletries, waterproof neoprene material and a removable airmesh zip-top pouch.

Editor's Picks

Cutie Portable Lighted Mirror

Price: $55

A completely portable, powerful and pretty mirror with three brightness levels, a built-in leg stand and retractable finger ring.

Away We Go Travel Set

Price: $48

Smaller than a passport, the Away We Go travel set by trèStiQue fits in the palm of your hand and easily in your carry-on.

Must-haves for warm weather

The Wild Gift Sunglasses

Price: $79

Crap Eyewar sunglasses are handcrafted with premium, optical-grade materials to ensure maximum durability, comfort and 100% protection from harmful UV rays.

Wire Headwrap

Price: $22

Round your head with a cutie little knot, play it cool around your neck, or turn up with an arm or wrist wrap. The internal wire lets you warp it any way you please.

Must-haves for cool weather

Pom Pom Hat

Price: $36

Cozy cute knit beanie for all your winter-time needs! Pick up last minute groceries for Mom, cheer on your hunky bf on the field, hit the slopes with Dad, or just snuggle up with a good book.

Chunky Knit Scarf

Price: $48

Fuzzy socks, scarfs, gloves, beanies, jackets, and MUMU!! Layer up, we don't want our mu-babes to freeze. Because baby it's cold outside!

No matter where you're going, hydration is key

Collapsible Foldable Water Bottle

Price: $14.99

Silicone water container with foldable and portable design, makes it easy to roll up and store.