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The Strategist Travel 100

Thoughtfully chosen, obsessively vetted essentials for all kinds of trips.

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Getty Images, Retailers
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Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Getty Images, Retailers
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Getty Images, Retailers

We’re a team of chugging around on an Amtrak train, it’s the key to a stress-free travel experience. So, to help you make sure that all the bases are covered, we’ve compiled one for you. Our 100 picks have been obsessively vetted by Strategist staffers, as well as flight attendants, touring musicians, and stylish globe-trotters who’ve let us steal their vacation itineraries. We stand by them for all sorts of trips, from family weekends away to destination weddings to sneaky interstate remote-work stints.

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When first pulling together this list, we identified the best versions of obvious travel staples: blackout avoid a hefty carry-on fee at the airport. And there are plenty more of those convenient travel hacks, too. Look out for a collapsible traveling with kids, there’s a lightweight baby bed that folds down like a tent, as well as a stroller that can be carried onto the plane. We’ve even found the easiest ways to do laundry on the road.

When making our final cuts, we kept those travel products that were most affordable and compact. Scroll through and figure out which ones will fit in your packing cubes. (And if you don’t have packing cubes yet, we’ve included some expert-recommended ones.)

Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L
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Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag - 5 Liters
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Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack
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Baggu Small Cloud Carry-On
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Halfday The Garment Duffel - 40L
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Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag
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Away The Carry-On
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Diptyque Eau Rose Solid Perfume - Eau Rose
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Eagle Creek Gear Warrior XE 2-Wheel Convertible Carry-On Luggage
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Muji Hanging Case
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The Original Flight Flap
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$12 $15 20% off
Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Packing Cube Set - XS/S/M
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Travelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Spinner
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Ayombo Resistance Bands
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$21 $27 22% off
Baggu Puffy Laptop Sleeve - 13
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Twelve South AirFly Pro
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MOMAX Universal Travel Adapter
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Etekcity Digital Luggage Scale
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$10 $11 9% off
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
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Anker 733 Power Bank
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JBL Clip 4
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VersionTech Mini Handheld Fan
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Take Off Personal Item Suitcase 3.0
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Amazon Kindle (2024) - 16 GB
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Zoe The Traveler Stroller
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Magic Wand Micro Rechargeable Wand Massager
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Teapile Travel Set - 17 Pieces
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Steripod Clip-On Toothbrush Protectors - 2 Pieces
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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water - 3.4 Oz.
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Smartwool Women's Active Ultralite Racerback Tank
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Wythe Cotton/Linen Twill Officer's Shirt
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Gritin 19 LED Rechargeable Book Light
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Conair ExtremeSteam Power Steam Travel Garment Steamer
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Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Mist
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Gregory Rhune 25
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Solgar Liquid Melatonin, 10 mg
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
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Neutrogena Ultra Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 55
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Parlux 3500 Super Compact Professional Hair Dryer
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SweatBlock Max Clinical Antiperspirant Wipes
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Matador Waterproof Pill Canister
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Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk - Nonaerosol
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Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
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$32 $34 6% off
Gillette Venus Intimate Grooming Electric Razor
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Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .7 Medical Kit
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Nuun Sport Tablets - Citrus Berry Mix, 40 Servings
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Ann Mashburn Faye Flare Cropped Pant
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LivOn Labs Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C
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Travel Size Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
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Kinfield Golden Hour Bug Repellent
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Dr. Scholl's Prevent Pain Protective Insoles
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Puxnoin Multi Charging Cable
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Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier
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DryFur Pet Carrier Insert Pads
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WAYB Pico Car Seat
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'Sit & Solve Boggle Puzzles,' by Gary Disch
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Downy Wrinkle Releaser Travel Size - 2
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Circa Air Inflatable Knee Pillow
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Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser and 72 Diaper Disposal Bags
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Mystery Ranch In and Out18
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Tide To Go + Oxi Pens
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Finzy Washer Sheets
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Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks - Stripes
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Merrell Women's Winter Moc 3 1TRL
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Rothy’s The Square Mary Jane
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New Balance 574 Core Sneakers
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Trtl Travel Pillow
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Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask
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PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel - Beach
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EarPlanes
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BESKAR Airplane Footrest
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'Dutch Blitz'
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Repel Umbrella Windproof Travel Umbrella
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Rains Jacket
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Plus Twiggy Compact Scissors
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Stylifing Valet Tray - Blue
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Snow Peak Titanium Spork
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Reigning Champ Classic Fit Midweight Terry Cuffed Sweatpants
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Paravel Fold-Up Duffel Bag
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Moleskine Cahiers Journals
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Fisher Stowaway Space Pen
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Browint Silk Sleep Sack - Standard
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Zoppen Multipurpose Travel Passport Wallet
Very Good Deal
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$10 $17 41% off
Bug Bite Thing Suction Tool
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Matador Pocket Blanket
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Flint Reusable Lint Roller
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20-Pack Vacuum Storage Bags, Space Saver Bags – Compression for Comforters and Blankets, Sealer Clothes Storage, Hand Pump Included
Very Good Deal
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Comandante C40 Nitro Blade
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T-magitic Travel Foldable Electric Kettle
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Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper
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Sea to Summit Lite Line Clothesline
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Collapse-It Silicone Food-Storage Containers - Teal, 3.5 Cups, 6 Pieces
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Patagonia Men's Baggies Shorts - 5
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Andie The Amalfi One Piece
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Scala Women's Cotton Hat
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Birkenstock Arizona EVA Sandals
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Thalgo Feather-light Leg Gel
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X-KD’s 10120 Rose Sunglasses
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LifeStraw Go Series - 1L
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