As summer winds down and fall travel season approaches, many travelers are preparing for road trips, outdoor adventures, weekend getaways and eventually holiday visits with family. The right travel essentials can make those journeys more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable.
From hydration and skincare to sleep accessories and ways to preserve family memories, these 10 products are worth adding to your travel checklist.
- PATH Water
Starting at $18.99 for a four-pack, PATH Water offers reusable aluminum bottles designed as an alternative to single-use plastic. The bottles are BPA-free and available in still, sparkling, alkaline and flavored options. Accessories including swing caps and sleeves can also make them easier to carry on road trips, hikes and other adventures.
- Bēm Skincare Prep, Reset and Glow Trio
Priced at $137, this three-piece set is designed to simplify skincare while traveling. The kit includes Daybeam Vitamin C, Barrier Reset Complex and a plant-derived Konjac Facial Sponge. The products are vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without ingredients including parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic colorants.
- Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator
Starting at $12, Solar Buddies offers a refillable sunscreen applicator that can make applying sunscreen less messy, particularly during outdoor activities. The 100ml applicator combines a sponge and rollerball and is made with 94% recycled plastic. It is BPA- and latex-free and can be useful for hikes, festivals and family outings.
- The Pharma-C Company Water Activated Bathing Cloths
For $19.99 per six-pack, these water-activated cloths are designed for situations when a shower isn’t readily available. Simply wet, wash and towel or air dry. Enriched with aloe and vitamin E, they can be packed for camping trips, festivals and long travel days.
- The My Peeps Life Story Journal
Priced at $35, the Life Story Journal inside The My Peeps App offers travelers visiting family an opportunity to preserve stories and memories. Users can record written reflections, audio and video, while also uploading photographs, documents and keepsakes.
- Briotech Topical Skin Spray
At $9.99, this fragrance-free topical spray uses hypochlorous acid and is designed for daily face and body use. It is alcohol-free and steroid-free, making it an easy addition to a travel toiletry bag.
- Lindsey Leigh Jewelry Cleaner Pen
The $16 pen-sized cleaner is designed to keep jewelry looking polished while traveling. Its compact size makes it easy to slip into a purse or carry-on.
- Riversol Hyaluronic Acid + PDRN Hydrogel Mask
A four-pack costs $29. The cooling hydrogel masks combine ingredients including hyaluronic acid, PDRN, vitamin E and panthenol for an at-home skincare reset after a long travel day.
- Honeydew Sleep Travel Pillow
Starting at $179.99, this travel pillow is designed specifically with side sleepers in mind, featuring a shoulder cutout and curved shape intended to support the neck and shoulders.
- Puffer Hug Blanket
Priced at $79.99, the Puffer Hug Blanket doubles as a blanket and pillow. It features a foot pouch, fleece-lined pocket and snaps to help keep it secure while resting, making it a cozy companion for cool-weather travel.