Put a geotag in your luggage. You can track it anywhere as long as you have signal. On the last trip, I can tell the moment I landed that my bag was still stuck at the connecting airport. 13 hours later I can track the bag moving and heading to my home at 3am.

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I keep my toiletry bag always packed w everything so I never have to “pack” it. Basically I have two of everything… razor. Toothbrush, tooth pate, hair and face products, hair brush etc

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Same. Because we travel so much too.

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I have a checklist that I reuse every time so I don’t forget anything important as I often have to travel at short notice.

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I do this too, even when it’s not for short notice travel. Helped my packing anxiety. Now I just look at the list when it’s time to pack and stop worrying days in advance that I’ll forget something. It’s helped so much!

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A small case that fits into the seat pocket on planes packed with everything needed during a flight — charger, headphones, lip gloss, meds, etc. Helps me board quickly and keep track of the little stuff.

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Biggest upgrade is carrying less with me.

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I haven't flown in quite a few years but from what I understand, only having carry on luggage is the way to go!

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An Anker 26k power bank. It's slim, and I can speed recharge my phone to full, 6-8 time, off a single charge.

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I just got a powerbank after having a powercut brought on by garage lights dodgy wiring for 24h and only 20% charge on my phone (and I needed to use it a lot to find local emergency electricians!)

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Compression socks. For long or long-ish flights. No swelling at all. 

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Thanks, noted.

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Having a place where my passport ALWAYS goes in. Been using the same spot for 30 years in my computer case where the floppy disk used to go.

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Fireproof safe! Just like the other important documents.

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Shower flip flops. No way am I stepping onto the likely 20 yrs of grime in the shower of my airport hotel.

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Funny how you'll happily trust that the sheets and towels, which will be in close contact to infection-sensitive parts of the body, often for some time, are properly laundered, but you don't trust them to clean the shower which is being constantly rinsed as you use it and which is going be in contact with nothing more than the soles of your feet. Wrong priorities, I feel.

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If you travel a lot, keep essentials in your suitcase at all times, don’t unpack them and replace/replenish as needed.
- Charging cables
- Have an entire set of travel size toiletries ready. Toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, sunscreen, razor
- Small pill case with ibuprofen, melatonin, vitamins, etc.

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Yup. I have a go back always ready for a quick trip-- restock all essentials, using travel size stuff, no thought required, grab bag and go

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Body/hand wipes for long haul flights. Bring to bathroom and wipe your pits, crevices etc, and you’ll feel great going back to your seat!

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Choose alcohol wipes, that way the alcohol penetrates your skin and helps you "feel great". More seriously, avoid the non-alcohol ones.

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Packing cubes. Before I bought some I thought they were superfluous, just adding weight and taking up space in my bag. But now I realize they allow me to be much more organized, which makes packing easier. Everything has it's place in the main compartment of my pack. And if I realize I packed something I need on my person, it's so much easier to just open the one cube I need to grab that particular item, and then everything just goes back in in its designated place. Before using them, I ended up having to remove half the contents of my bag to rummage around for that one item, then everything had to get refolded/rerolled to go back into my bag.

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ROLL UP YOUR CLOTHES instead of folding. They take less space and IMO it is easier to remove an item without messing up the other items.

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I got a second toothbrush that I always keep in my travel toiletry bag. Since I couldn’t pack my toothbrush until the last minute, I ended up forgetting it and having to buy a new one. It’s such a small thing but it soothes my brain.

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I do the same for my husband and myself.

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I carry rolls of painters tape, as it is nonstick but super sturdy to help close lids and secure things without leaving glue residue on them. Extremely useful.

And also zip ties. A lock broke? No problem, zip tie the bag and cut it open at destination. Many uses.

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I saw another post where they used zipties when their shoelaces broke. They're now on my hiking/traveling list for that reason alone.

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"Splurging" for bottled water everywhere I go. I have a sensitive stomach and the peace of mind is worth it to me.

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Not a splurge-- depending on where you're going local waters may not be tolerated

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1. Compression packing cubes. More for the organization ability than the compression, to be honest.

2. Airplane foot hammock. The strap goes over your tray table, and the "hammock" cradles your legs or feet, holding them at a better angle than resting them on the floor during long flights. I used it while I was sleeping on a flight out recently, and while I was using my laptop on the flight back and found my legs and knees weren't nearly as sore as usual.

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Also not all airlines allow these.

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I wonder if the foot hammock is controversial because it could affect the comfort of the person in front.

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yes they do massively upset the person in front. I have been the person in front wondering why the hell my seat kept getting shaken every 20 minutes.

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I'm not sure it would affect the person in front of you. If it's attached to your tray and your legs still are in your space you might actually disturb the person less if you're more comfortable and moving your legs less and that way reducing the risk of accidentally jostling the seat in front

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I wonder if I could make one out of my long scarf.

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What height person does this work for? It sounds as if it would suit anyone under 4'6"...

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That's how these get broken.

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After the airline stop me for using my inflatable cushion, this item save my long flight amzn.to/3OdNkop

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using plastic freezer bags as packing cubes allows you to see what's inside each one quickly, without opening them up and digging through them.

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I don't think they make freezer bags in my size lol

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A digital suitcase scale. No more weighting myself with and without a suitcase. I take it with me and wight the suitcase to make sure I don’t pass the limit on the flight back.

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YES. Moderately priced, last a long time. So useful on an international trip where our suitcases were limited to 50 pounds each and there was a large overage fee. Related - if you are at all in doubt about your carry on - take it to your local airport if you have one near you and compare it to the sizing box many airlines have near the ticket counter. You can often find specs online but sometimes not and just the wording about how it 'must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin'.

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Getting rid of old clothes on travel to empty your carryon for more souvenirs. I bring old shirts, pants, sweaters, underwear, socks for travel to get rid of them as I go. I hate checking in luggage and I will have plenty of extra room to bring things back.

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Had one flight where one bag with many clothes was accidentally left behind. We had a great time shopping for new clothes.

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Maybe this isn't vast, but it's something I like to do: I keep a wrapped bar of soap in each piece of my luggage. It makes the luggage smell nice when it's in storage, and then I can use it while traveling (I hate liquid soap and have a preference for a certain brand of bar soap).

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i will copy this, inspired by the lovely smell.

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You can request a fan at a hotel.

Makes a huge difference when you’re room temp doesn’t drop below 70 and you’re used to sleeping in the tundra.

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I always request one but more for the white noise than anything else.

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TSA pre-check

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and for americans...global entry

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A mesh laundry bag.

It allows me to comfortably divide my clean and dirty clothes, and not have to sort through them in my luggage when it comes time to do laundry. It's helpful on business trips and vacations, and short or long duration trips. Whether I just do my laundry when I return home or have to do it while traveling, the laundry bag helps me keep everything together and easily carryable so I can do my laundry when I am able.

Also, it takes up hardly any space on its own, and anything going into it was already in my bag before.

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I prefer to use a plastig bag because I don't want my smelly socks or underwear to stink up the entire suitcase.

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My "small" upgrade was literally teaching myself to pack super small, light, and in a single 20L backpack for any trip, any event or activity I might attend or do, in any location, or any weather. My bag stays permanently packed with these items. The only thing that changes is that I might throw in a swim suit.

Everything about this has improved my travel, 100%.

For example, I am going to the UK next month. My flight lands at 6:30am. My bag is so small, no airline would ever flag it to be checked. Lost luggage isn't a thing in my world. Because my kit is so small, I can walk out of the airport and spend all day carrying my pack, sightseeing, and not even notice I'm carrying it until 3pm when i can check into my hotel. The pack is so cute, it just looks like i choose to carry a pack instead of a purse.

But for items, I can't live without... my document organizer. It's my lifeline. I love it. Another thing I dont leave home without is a big pashmina scarf... there's a million and one uses for it!

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Good luck wearing the same thing all day in the UK. Apart from heatwaves and dead of winter you'll need a t-shirt, light coat, heavy coat, waterproof coat, nice shoes, comfortable shoes and wellies if you're out for the day

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Rubber band for your passport.
You’ll naturally hold onto the rubber band when you hand someone your passport so it reminds you to get your passport back, plus it keeps your travel documents snug inside!

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Better IMO is a passport wallet. I hang it around my neck and tuck it inside my shirt when going through the actual airports but the whole neck strap part is optional. Just handy for not having to dig it out at the counter and it makes me super aware of it.

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A foldable travel pillow- not the kind that wraps around your neck, but an actual small memory foam pillow that folds into a traveling bag. I use it on trains/planes and to provide neck support at hotels

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Travel pillows - nice to have but whatever you get check it out before the trip to make sure it fits your neck. I had a really nice high quality memory foam one and found it was just too thick to be comfortable for me. Turns out a cheap poly filled one I bought in PI for two or three bucks was way more comfortable for me.

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A denim button up. That sucker can go with everything and is an easy layer to add over singlets and under jumpers.

A good and sturdy leather satchel. It's got a flap and zip so everything is secure. It sits across my shoulders and at my front hip, so easily looked after. It fits the necessities for the day but is compact enough to slide under the plane seats or sit on my lap on a train.

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I am a guy but on my last couple of trips I switched to a soft bag designed for carry on. It is made to be able to fit under the seat in front of me. I put my 'want it now' type stuff in there (electronics, snacks, wet wipe, whatever) and then I don't have to get it from the overhead bin when I want access after takeoff.

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Not upgrades really, but wearing leggings with pockets is so great bc I can put my phone and airpods in them along with boarding pass and/or passport. I don’t have to dig in my bag and I know they’re securely on me.

I also bought an airplane blanket that has its own little holder bag that can be used as a pillow - it hooks to my backpack and there’s enough extra space that I stick my snacks, water bottle, whatever else in there that I’ll need at my seat. So I can put all that in prior to boarding and then I can just throw my backpack into the overhead bin and keep the blanket pack thing at my seat

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i always get some sweatpants with DEEP pockets, for my own comfort and to make sure i don’t get stares from weird people

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I take contact lens cases and put a bit of ointments and gels in them. Label with a permanent marker.. P for polysporin, etc

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Scrubba Bag. It is great to be able to refresh your clothes between washing machines and allows me to wear them a few times more.

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But, I don't want you to wear my clothes.

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