Hand-picked: Our Editors’ Top Travel Products for All Your Delightful Detours

In celebration of Only In Your State's brand new Editorial series, Destination Detour — which features destinations that are a little harder to reach but prove that the side trips are just as fun as your main journey — we're rounding up some of our editor-favorite travel must-haves.

We reached out to our editors — as well as our friends at the wellness and lifestyle site Well+Good — to gather up some of our favorite travel gear of the season.

Editor's Favorite Travel Items

A Super Cozy Eye Mask For Sleep

Black sleep mask with a textured surface, set against a gradient blue background.

Our W+G friend, Alyssa, had great things to say about this excellent eye mask!

The Nordace Siena Smart Backpack

A light beige backpack with a leather accent and padded straps, set against a gradient blue background.

This pack not only fits a 15-inch laptop but also charges it! Editor Brook S. loves it!

A 5-Foot Phone Cord That Can Charge Anything

A sleek gray USB-C cable with a digital display showing 140W PD, set against a gradient background.

Recommended by Editor Emme A.: "A long cord for phones is a must when traveling - hotel outlets are always in the most inconvenient places!"

A Super-Slim Phone Tripod That Won't Get In Your Way

A phone case with a built-in stand, featuring a sleek design and a textured surface, displayed against a gradient background.

Editor Joyce S. recommends this mag-safe tripod case: "This mag-safe tripod case is the best! I solo travel often, so it's nice to be able to set it up anywhere to take pictures and videos."

Expandable Thule Packing Cubes To Help You Save Space

Two Thule travel bags in blue and white, featuring a sleek design, against a gradient background.

Editor Francesca is a big fan of these compression-style Thule cubes, which have earned praise from our editors!

Never Mix Up Meds Again With A Color-Coded Pill Organizer

A colorful weekly pill organizer with compartments for each day, set against a gradient background.

This cute case divides up days by day & night to keep your medications and vitamins organized.

Must-Have: Dramamine

Dramamine Less Drowsy motion sickness medication package, featuring 16 tablets for nausea and vomiting relief.

The #1 most-recommended travel essential: Dramamine. Even if you're not prone to air or seasickness, this is a must-have, no matter where you go.

Universal Use: Neutrogena Wipes

A pack of Neutrogena ultra-soft makeup remover cleansing towelettes in a blue box, containing 60 wipes.

These wipes dissolve away makeup quickly, capture dirt, oil, and sunscreen, and are soft and gentle on a wide range of skin types. Plus, they don't leave behind residue!

A Bright & Fun Pop Toy For Toddlers

Colorful silicone pop fidget toy with four bubbles in pink, green, blue, orange, and yellow on a gradient background.

Whether heading out on a local day trip or a long-haul flight, having fun toys to entertain your little ones is vital! This pop toy is compact, bright, fun, and perfect for toddlers.

A Montessori Busy Board For Kids

A colorful activity case filled with various shapes, buttons, and textures for sensory play and learning.

If you have more space in your bag, this busy board is a lifesaver for airplanes, cars, and even restaurants.

A 7-in-1 Phone Charger With Integrated Cables

A black portable charger with a digital display and built-in cables, set against a gradient background.

W+G Editor Alyssa recommended this external battery because you never need to worry about carrying the correct connector cables!

TSA-Approved Silicone Travel Containers

Three travel-sized squeeze bottles in green, white, and blue against a gradient background.

Only In Your State Editor Meg A. has this to say: "I love these containers because you can pop off the cap and get out every last drop of your liquids!"

Brand Favorite: The Container Store

Three storage containers beside a travel pouch with glasses, a passport, and other travel essentials.

Here's a great tip from Editor Vanessa M.: The Container Store has some great travel essentials. We had no idea how many options they had for toiletry bags, travel containers, and more! Cruise through The Container Store's Travel section to fill in your line-up.

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