The 23 Best Travel Accessories for Type-A Personalities

If you’re like me and have a small panic attack at the thought of packing for a trip, then these travel accessories are for you. Not only do they keep your suitcase and items organized, they’ll make packing easier for every trip.

The Best Travel Accessories for Stress-Free Packing

Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are an overwhelmed traveler’s best friend. They help with outfit organization, folding, and fitting everything in your suitcase. Plus, once at your accommodations, all you have to do is unzip the packing cubes and neatly place their contents in the dresser.

I recommend these two from Amazon:

• Pro Packing Cubes, 6-Piece Lightweight Set, $37
• Packing Cubes Compression Set, starting at $18

Pouches

Like packing cubes, organizational pouches are great packing hacks for folding and organizing clothes.

You can use good old plastic baggies, or invest in some sturdier, reusable and washable options, like these:

• SimpleHouseware Mesh Wash Bag, $9
• Nordic by Nature Premium Reusable Lunch Bags, $20
• Lekors Travel Space Saver Compression Bags, $10

Undergarment Organizer

Undergarments can take up precious packing space, and just throwing them in your suitcase risks damaging or tearing the delicate material.

Here are two travel organizers specifically made for packing undergarments:

• Origami Unicorn TUO, $44
• LIVDAT Multifunction Portable Organizer Bag, $6

Toiletry Bag

If you travel with lots of travel-sized beauty and toiletry products, you might want to make sure they stay organized and don’t spill out.

These three travel organizers are ideal for storing and traveling with toiletries:

• ODESSA Hanging Toiletry Bag, $15
• JJ POWER Toiletry Packing Cube Set, $27
• Tancendes Waterproof Travel Bag, $8

Electronic Cord Organizer 

Every time I take a trip it seems like I’m packing more and more electronics.

To help manage your devices and chargers, I recommend traveling with a cord organizer like these:

• JOTO Electronics Organizer, $15
• BUBM Electronics Organizer Bag, $21

Pill Organizers

If you’re traveling with medication, a pill organizer can save space and help keep your medications organized.

These two travel accessories are great for both prescription medication or for a traveler’s first-aid kit:

• Silicone Cream Jars Set of 3, $9
• LazyMe Weekly Pill Box Set of 3, $10

Passport Wallet

Keep your boarding pass, passport, money, cards, and identification all in one place to streamline your time at the airport.

I love these three travel organizer options:

• Men: RFID-Blocking Leather Passport Holder, $25
• Women: Multi-Purpose RFID-Blocking Travel Passport Wallet, $16
• Unisex: Better Together Daily Wallet, $46

Car Seatback Organizer

For busy families and those who take frequent road trips, a seatback organizer is one of the best travel accessories out there:

• Backseat Car Organizer, $22

Laptop Case

Help organize business travel items with a travel organizer laptop case.

These two bags fit everything in one compact space:

• Laptop Handbag Sleeve, $22
• Mosiso Laptop Tote Bag, $36

Bags and Luggage

These bags and luggage make packing and organizing a breeze:

• MOS Nest Bag, $30
• Genius Pack Carry-on Spinner, $220
• Laptop Backpack, $30

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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.