10 Gadgets to Make Your Trip More Comfortable + Convenient

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Jul 11, 2022
Rachel Feigenbaum

This summer is the first in three years that many people are travelling with fewer restrictions and some of us might need a reminder about what to bring to make our lives easier. Here are some ideas for making travel more comfortable.

Bags

The Bigger Carry-On

The Bigger Carry-On is designed with thoughtful features to make longer trips more seamless. Slightly larger than the Carry-On, the Bigger Carry-On is sized to fit in the overhead bin of most major airlines.

Price: $375

The Everywhere Bag

The Everywhere Bag is the newest version of the best-selling silhouette, with a full wraparound zip opening to give easy access to the spacious main compartment. Its trolley sleeve perfectly secures to any Away suitcase, but fits best on the carry-on bags (The Carry-On and The Bigger Carry-On). It acts as a perfect travel companion, a daily work bag, or even a gym bag.

Price: $265

The Packable Backpack

Collapsible and folds into a small zip pouch for you to easily carry with you wherever you go. Toss this bag into another Away bag or suitcase and unfold it when it’s time to load up for a hike, a trip to the beach, or any of your adventures. This ultra-lightweight backpack is made in a durable 100% recycled nylon fabric and keeps your items in place—especially when you’re on the move.

Crafted with lightweight, water-resistant 100% recycled nylon
Packs into a removable zip pouch that connects to the backpack when not in use

Price: $95

In-Flight Comfort

Ear Plugs

Loop Quiet

Loop Quiet are earplugs that reduce noise by 27 decibels, which most describe as medium noise reduction. Made of soft silicone, Loop blocks most noise to give you peace and make your world more quiet.

Price: $25.95

Loop Experience

Loop Experience earplugs reduce noise by 18 decibels, which most describe as ‘low noise reduction’. By combining an acoustic channel and filter for natural sound, Loop protects your hearing in style.

Price: $38.95

Loop Experience Pro

Loop Experience Pro earplugs reduce noise by 18 decibels evenly across low, mid and high frequencies. By combining an acoustic channel, membrane and filter it provides the most high fidelity attenuation.

Price: 51.95

Travel Pillow

Snooze even easier Trtl travel accessories. Hidden internal support keeps your head upright while sleeping, scientifically preferred by 9/10 participants, machine washable supersoft, hypoallergenic fleece, compact & lightweight design.

Price: $209.97

Compression Socks

BENEFITS

Increase circulation, Improve leg and foot comfort, Relief from pain, aches, and fatigue, Reduce soreness, swelling, and inflammation
Improve Recovery and Endurance, Reduce muscle recovery time, Relief for muscle stiffness and pain, Prevent strain, injury, and fatigue, Decrease lactic acid build-up
Improve Blood Circulation + Make Travel Easier

Price: $36-82

Travel Clothes

Dress fashionably but also for comfort when you travel. Also, think about mix-and-match, layering pieces for those weekend trips that can fit into a carry-on

Hoodie

The R&R Hoodie is a perfect weight to throw on during a chilly day at the beach, a quick walk with the dog, or a cozy night on the couch.

Price: $160

Shoes

Colourful, light-weight and machine-washable walking or running shoes to pack.

Price: $135

Packable Hats

There are many options for easy-to-pack sun protection beyond a ball cap. Sunday Afternoons is a US-based company that just makes hats. Visors, straw hats, kids hats, sporty hats…basically any type of hat and with a lifetime guarantee. Hats for sun, rain and fashion.

Price: $30-$75

Day Trip Essentials

Day Bag