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Traveling with just a carry-on has its advantages. However, it pays to be extra strategic and careful about what you pack. We asked travel experts for their tried-and-true favorites and included our own essentials below. |
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Portable chargers—and lithium batteries—should always be packed in a carry-on because they may overheat and start a fire in checked luggage. This one is waterproof and dustproof and has a convenient flashlight. |
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Not all beauty products are available in TSA-friendly containers of 3.4 ounces or less. This set includes 10 containers of different volumes—from three-, two-, and one-ounce soft silicone and spray bottles to 0.35-ounce boxes for storing moisturizers and serums. |
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Most airports now have filling stations to help you stay hydrated. This bottle is double insulated to keep drinks hot and cold for hours. One tip: Transfer coffee or tea you purchase into the bottle before you board. |
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It’s always a good idea to limit the number of spray and liquid bottles to reduce the chance of spills and going over the TSA liquid limit. These are individually wrapped so you can store them anywhere in your carry-on. |
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Traveling light means you may need to do laundry on your trip. If your destination doesn’t have washing machines, you can dissolve one of these sheets with water in the bathroom sink and wash clothes by hand. The sheets are unscented, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free. |
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A first aid kit should contain bandages and medications for pain, allergies, inflammation, colds and flus, gastrointestinal issues, and motion sickness, as well as ointment for minor cuts and scrapes. This one contains 298 pieces in a slim case. |
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This jewelry case folds, making it much more travel-friendly than hard-shell cases. You can use the see-through pockets to store small belongings like earbuds, memory cards, or short charging cables—anything that can be easily displaced. |
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Many airplanes don’t have seatback screens, so travelers often need to bring their own tablets or phones to watch TV shows or movies during the flight. This mount attaches to surfaces up to 1.5 inches thick, like the seatback table or magazine pocket for easy viewing. |
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Having hand sanitizing gel or spray is always a good idea, but you can also pack a few sanitizing wipes for surfaces, such as the airplane seat, tables, and luggage handles. |
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Stick deodorant is exempt from TSA’s liquids rule. These minis are made from a water-based vegan formula that doesn’t contain baking soda, aluminum, or talc. |
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This personal care set is TSA-compliant (the scissors are smaller than four inches) and comprises seven essential stainless-steel tools for foot, nail, and facial care. |
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PHOTOGRAPH BY RUBENS ALARCON, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO |
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From ID and entry and exit requirements to updated airline refund policies, notable new rules affecting tourists kick in this month. |
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