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In July/August 2023, Stuff by Melissa HowsamLeave a Comment

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Essentials to tote with you while you leave your worries behind. 

Not all who wander are lost—especially if your bags are packed with these of-the-moment must-have travel essentials. From noise-canceling Airpods (we see your crying baby and raise you a binge-watch of The Bear season two) to a sleep mask equipped with Bluetooth (yes, you are living in 2030), these trendy toteworthies promise to keep you comfortable on the road away from home.

“It” Bag

Don’t be a tourist; be a traveler and pack it all in this summer’s “it” Béis bags, designed and created by “it” girl Shay Mitchell. 

Shop the Trend: Nordstrom, Southpoint

Noise-Canceling Airpods Pro or Max

Whether you’re trapped in a middle seat between a couple reaching over you (ish happens) or lucky enough to grab the backseat on a road trip, these pods transport you to your destination unbothered.

Shop the Trend: Apple Store, Crabtree Valley Mall

Flat Water Bottle 

Pocket the $5 you woulda spent on overpriced airport water and spring for that latte instead—or put it toward a morning mimosa if you’re going wheels up (no judgment). Pro tip: Upgrade that Hydro Flask to this space-saving freezer-safe flat A6 Memo bottle

Shop the Trend: Four sizes, memobottle.us

Portable Magnetic Charger

Not just good for the plane or car, but for wherever the road may take you—unwired. Strong and snappy—but slim and sleek—this Anker 633 MagGo also feats a kickstand so you can go from single-handed selfie mode to hands-free views.

Shop the Trend: Best Buy, Crabtree Valley Mall

Bluetooth Sleep Mask 

Sometimes it’s less about the journey and more about the destination—and getting there (or back) well-rested (hey, red eyes and hangovers). Enter this LC-dolida adjustable—and washable!—plush memory foam sleep mask-meets-Bluetooth 5.0 tech stereo sound headphones with 10 hours of playtime. Wheels up—eyes shut.

Shop the Trend: lc-dolida.com

Touchland Hand Sanitizer

We may have waved the white flag on the pandemic, but this hand sani remains a must on the road (and at home). Germs be gone!

Shop the Trend:
Sephora, Village District

The Everything Travel Blanket

For the cold-natured or the “wake me up when we get there” types, it’s giving sleepytime vibes—and we’re here for it. This E Marie travel snuggler is so soft it curled up on Oprah’s Favorite Things, and, wait for it, doubles as a scarf or shawl. Felt cute—might snuggle longer. 

Shop the Trend: Nordstrom, The Streets at Southpoint

Pro Tip Essentials:

Melatonin supplement, Chapstick, ear plugs, snacks, fuzzy or compression socks, facial sheet masks + Wander Beauty eye masks, page-turner book, passport holder, Apple Air Tag

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