Everyone relaxes a little differently, be it with comfy accessories, soothing scents, their favorite music or some combination of these and other amenities. And with potentially stressful holiday travel plans on many peoples’ agendas, we wanted to highlight 48 ingenious products that can take the edge off. Many of these products can be used across modes of travel, such as an inflatable footrest or roll-on essential oils, helping you stay chill no matter what. Others are made specifically for planes or cars, like a storage sleeve you can slip onto an airplane tray table or a car steering wheel desk. We like to think we captured some of the best ways to relax — it all depends on how you’re getting where you’re going.
Solve Unique Mysteries in Murdle: Volume 1
If you have a long trip ahead of you, take your mind off of it by solving a few puzzles in Murdle: Volume 1 along the way. This best-selling booklet contains 100 murder mystery-themed conundrums for you to consider. Before you know it, you’ll be at your destination.
Block Out Sound With 3M Corded Reusable Earplugs
Getting any shut eye during travel can be easier said than done. But one product that can certainly help is a set of 3M corded reusable earplugs. Though they cost very little, these are a favorite among buyers simply for how effective they are, be it for sleep, loud work like car repair and more.
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This Heated Car Blanket Plugs Into the Cigarette Lighter
We’ve all had to endure a long car ride at one point or another. And there’s no reason to travel for hours on end in discomfort when products like this heated car blanket exist. The cord can plug right into your car’s cigarette lighter, providing much-needed warmth on your journey.
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Dramamine is a Top Cure and Preventative For Motion Sickness
You could have all the comforts you need for a long trip, but when motion sickness sneaks up on you, they won’t do you much good. Dramamine, on the other hand, can provide relief from this annoying condition so you can concentrate on relaxing and passing the time.
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These Reusable Tumblers Are So Handy
Reusable cups are always a good idea, and these cups are particularly durable and handy. Gift them as is, or add some candy or a gift card inside for that friend who already has it all.
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Defeat Chafing Using a Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick
Chafing can quickly put an end to even the coziest travel setup, and there’s not much a blanket will do for you then. However, you won’t have to worry about that during your travel or the subsequent holiday when you rely on a Gold Bond Friction Defense Stick. Rubbing some on the trouble area can drastically reduce friction in that area, allowing you to put it out of your mind.
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Garment Packing Folders Make For Better Clothing Transport
When an entire business casual wardrobe needs to make a plane trip unscathed, look to these garment packing folders. Each one can contain a shirt or pair of pants folded up nice and flat, protected from shifts and tumbles your luggage might experience.
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TSA Approved Luggage Locks Can Smooth Potential Airport Security Woes
Paranoia about TSA going through your luggage in a random search may be a little extra. But if you want to put your mind at ease from both potential searches and theft, TSA approved luggage locks are the way to go. The locks in this pack are easy to set, adhering to a TSA accepted design, which agents can unlock and relock to ensure your belongings are secure.
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Squeeze, Stretch and Toy With a Schylling Globby
As oddly named as this product is, a Schylling Globby will be a welcome companion during stressful situations. This unique take on a stress ball can be stretched, squeezed, and twisted to keep your hands occupied and take the edge off.
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Stow a Suit Or Dress in a Convertible Garment Bag
Already stylish on the outside, this convertible garment bag may be one of the best ways to ensure your nice clothes stay that way. Within this duffle is plenty of space for regular objects, but the lining can be unzipped and unrolled to become a storage bag for a suit or dress. Once that’s packed, you can roll it back up into duffle form. There’s even a side compartment for shoes.
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Immerse Them With These Wireless Headphones
Indulge in an immersive auditory journey with the latest in wireless headphone technology. Whether on the go or seeking moments of tranquility, they offer unparalleled comfort and deliver crystal-clear audio. Experience the true power of music, podcasts, and calls with the freedom of wireless connectivity.
An Inflatable Foot Rest Enables Airline and Car Ride Chilling
Before you go so stir-crazy on the plane that you kick your feet up atop the seat in front of you, consider buying an inflatable footrest. This clever product features two separate inflatable compartments, allowing for a shallow, medium, or tall stature to suit your situation.
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Equip Them With a San Francisco Laptop Bag
The past meets the present in the form of this San Francisco laptop bag. Your recipient can make a lot of use out of this attractive leather bag, which in appearance seems older than it is. And on the inside, this bag tailors to modern needs, namely toting one’s laptop around along with other essential accessories like documents and charging cables.
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These Glasses Straps Can Prevent Eyewear Mishaps
Part of avoiding travel stress is anticipating potential stressors and planning for them. And as small a preparation as a glasses strap is, this handy strap should ensure your spectacles don’t slip off during any part of the process. In fact, with your purchase, you’ll receive six in case you want to share this safety measure among friends and family.
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Unfold a Lightweight Ultra Compact Travel Stroller
It’s kind of unreal how small this ultra compact travel stroller can fold up. Unfolded, this stroller is a lightweight, all-terrain mode for taking your child around to see the sights. But through an ingenious design, it can be folded into a shape that’s only 16.5 inches in its largest dimension. In other words, there won’t be any hassle packing it in your suitcase.
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Pop Your Important Info in a HERO Neck Wallet
Be prepared as you navigate airport security by keeping all your documents and cards in your HERO neck wallet. Hanging right around your neck so you can keep track of it, this RFID-blocking wallet is laden with pockets to ensure you have your passport, ID, and other cards ready at a moment’s notice.
The Nintendo Switch Lite is Compact and Capable
While a regular Nintendo Switch champions portability and versatility in equal measure, the Nintendo Switch Lite hones in on the former quality. With one of these in your or your kid’s hands comes access to a bunch of fun titles that will be more than enough to pass the time.
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This Helsinki Leather Toiletry Bag Looks Luxurious
The Helsinki leather toiletry bag is another accessory to add to your loved one’s classic repertoire. Within are compartments and pockets for all manner of toiletries, surrounded by attractive distressed leather that really looks the part.
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Simplify Your Life With The Portable Laundry Washing Machine
Make laundry day a breeze with the Portable Laundry Washing Machine. This compact and lightweight machine is perfect for small spaces, dorm rooms, apartments, and travel. With its easy-to-use design and powerful cleaning capabilities, it’s ideal for washing clothes, towels, and linens on the go. Simply fill the tub with water, add detergent, and let the machine do the rest.
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Rely On a Car Trash Can or Road Trip Discards
Underestimating the utility of a car trash can is easy until you have a road trip’s worth of trash piled in your car. Instead, you could be emptying it into this Best Selling product, which features a leak-proof design and an array of pockets on the outside for extra trash bags and other additions.
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Stick Your Time-Passing Tech in a Tray Table Pocket Organizer
Airplane seat pockets have hardly enough room for a few magazines, let alone all the accessories you might need to stay comfortable and entertained. For that, you’ll want to pick up a tray table pocket organizer for yourself. This brilliant sleeve wraps around your tray table to provide a bunch of pockets for gadgets and other essentials. You can even use it as a clean surface to eat on when the table’s folded down.
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Bring Campfire Warmth to Any Setting With This Portable Campfire
Made from recycled paper briquettes and wax, as featured on Shark Tank, the highly-rated Radiate portable campfire offers up to five hours of burn time for enjoyment anywhere. It is an excellent alternative to real fires and is reusable and ideal for camping, patios, and beach days.
These Packing Cubes Are Extra Spacious
Packing cubes are one of those essentials that you can’t do without once you’ve tried them. And these are particularly large inside while maintaining an easily packable rectangular shape. On top of that, each one features a handle and a transparent mesh portion, so you know what’s in each cube.
These Retractable Multi Charging Cables Have All the Connectors Without Tangles
You don’t need to deal with tangled charging cables on top of all the other hassles of travel when you opt for retractable multi charging cables. Each one in this pair features a USB-C and Micro USB connectors, as well as two Lightning connectors for charging multiple Apple devices at once.
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Deal With Travel Aches Via This Portable Mini Massage Gun
Small in size, yet big on relief, this mini massage gun has consistently impressed and soothed buyers by the thousands. Along with its five different massage heads, there are few aches you can’t address with this little tool.
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A Clever Dog Water Bottle
Treat your pup to non-stop hydration with this dog water bottle. It’s leak-proof and turns into a drinking bowl, so you can take it on your next walk, hike, or car ride to ensure your dog has enough water available.
They Can Snack On Their Own From a GoBe Kids Original Snack Spinner
The simple to operate GoBe Kids Original Snack Spinner has five separate compartments for individual snacks that kids can nosh on during travel. And by pressing the button in the center, the compartments rotate to provide access to the next one, turning snack time into a sort of game all its own.
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Eat Or Work Atop This 2-in-1 Car Steering Wheel Desk
There’s no need to find a place to eat or get some work done on a long car trip when you have a 2-in-1 car steering wheel desk at your disposal. The unique design of this best-selling accessory lets you slip it right onto your steering wheel to create a multifunctional surface where once there was only your lap to work with.
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Charge Up With The INIU Portable Charger
It’s no surprise why this INIU portable charger is so popular on Amazon. Packed inside this palm-sized battery is 10000mAh of power for recharging your most important tech while you’re making your way toward a vacay. Even the smallest tote bag will have room for this phone or tablet-rescuing device.
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Paper Soap Sheets Let You Hand Wash Anywhere
When you’re on the go, and there’s no immediate place to wash your hands, you shouldn’t have to deal with that icky feeling. Paper soap sheets are just the product for the job, dissolving quickly with water to allow for handwashing on the spot. With your purchase, you’ll receive four packs of 50 sheets — more than enough for a whole family on numerous trips.
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Wrap Yourself in a Travel Blanket and Pillow
While some airlines provide pillows and even blankets, they’re likely not nearly as comfortable as this travel blanket and pillow. The blanket’s plush material should keep you comfy and warm if the airplane gets chilly, and the travel case itself doubles as a pillow when the blanket is packed inside of it.
Pop the Voom Sonic Go 1 Series in Any Pocket Or Bag
The Voom Sonic Go 1 Series was designed specifically for travel. Its compact shape, fit with an included cap for travel, makes it easy to slip in among your other toiletries. Plus, it operates on a single included AAA battery, which can last for many brushing sessions.
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Watch Media in the Back Seat Via This Car Mount Tablet Holder
If your car doesn’t have a built-in TV, you’re not alone. Fortunately, for anyone who needs some entertainment for ourselves or our children on car rides, this car mount tablet holder is available. It can mount right to a seat’s headrest, clamping securely onto a tablet to turn it into a TV-like entertainment station.
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Slide This Luggage Travel Cup Holder Over Your Suitcase’s Handle
When you already have luggage, a carry-on, and a phone to deal with, owning one of these luggage travel cup holders will be a real load off. Strap one right to your luggage handle to create a pair of flexible cupholders to support drinks you buy at the airport or a travel bottle you brought yourself. It also has a pocket on the other side for your phone or other small items.
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Roll Your Little Buddy to Your Gate in an Expandable Pet Carrier on Wheels
Slinging your pet’s carrier over your shoulder at the airport can get tiring fast. Instead, you can transport your smaller pet with relative ease via an expandable pet carrier on wheels. Its dimensions are also great for stowing your pet safely beneath an airplane seat.
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Lay On Some Soothing Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Cream
For some of us, we’re happy when our skin is happy. Even when you’re taking a trip, Aveeno daily moisturizing face cream can be there in this travel-sized form to nourish your skin. Its volume is ideal for travel and free of fragrances, delivering much-needed moisture for 24 hours.
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This Portable Folding Chair Will Be Handy in a Pinch
This portable folding chair isn’t only useful for camping. If you happen upon a crowded space during your upcoming trip, such as a full airport gate, you can whip out this convenient chair, unfold it, and relax rather than resorting to sitting on the floor.
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A TushGuard Seat Cushion is a Comfortable Throne
From the office to airplanes to cars, the aptly named TushGuard seat cushion has been supporting so many butts out there. This popular product has an ergonomic shape that can instantly improve the comfort of a variety of seats, and it has your name on it this holiday season.
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Take Advantage Of the Custom Pockets in This Diaper Bag Backpack
If you’ve ended up taking your baby along during holiday travel, the least you can do is nab this diaper bag backpack. Within are numerous compartments made specifically for infant essentials, such as the front pocket, which features two insulated bottle pockets. That way, you won’t be scrambling for supplies when your baby needs a drink, change, or some toys.
Catch a Whiff Of Some Relaxing Essential Oil Roll On Blend
Scent can be a powerful relaxant, hence all those candles and diffusers out there. A highly rated essential oil roll-on blend can administer a little of your favorite aroma to help you stay calm during your upcoming trip. Roll on a little dose of scents like Lavender, Zen Sleep, or Peppermint, and let them take your mind to a happier place.
The Pop ‘N Go Baby Playpen Inflates for Play on the Spot
Traveling with an infant sounds like the opposite of destressing. That being said, you can certainly make it easier by packing a Pop ‘N Go baby playpen. This inflatable and durable playmat travels well, able to create an impromptu soft surface atop which you can entertain your baby during long rides.
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Emergen-C Crystals Are an Easy Immune System Boost
Emergen-C crystals are a convenient way to boost your immune system with essential vitamins, including Vitamin C, B Vitamins, and Zinc. And unlike regular Vitamin C packets, you can pop these right into your mouth rather than dissolving them in a drink.
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Carry a Trusty Tide Pen Stain Remover for Small Spills
Nobody wants to be stuck with a stain during travel, knowing it’s setting in and there’s not much you can do about it. That’s why you should have a Tide Pen stain remover equipped, ready to be whipped out in case a garment needs saving from a permanent splotch of coffee or ketchup.
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Plug Your JBL Endurance Run 2 Right Into an Airplane Jack
The most affordable workaround to dealing with airport headphone jacks is to simply buy your own pair that can plug into them. The JBL Endurance Run 2 is one such pair, pricing out at $20 while providing highly reviewed audio and bass. Buyers even like the shape better than their other buds, which can help prevent them from falling out.
The New Amazon Kindle Has Excellent Contrast and Portability
At less than six ounces and the dimensions of a short story, the New Amazon Kindle is unbelievably easy to travel with. However, despite its size, you can enjoy over four million titles on this tiny tablet, with a bright glare-free screen with even better contrast than its predecessor.
Set Pets Up for Comfort in a Small Dog Car Seat
When taking your pet on a trip, it’s important to ensure they’re comfortable, both for their sake and yours. When you introduce them to this small dog car seat, you’re ensuring they have a cozy ride free from the discomfort of sitting on an uneven car seat or the dirty car floor.
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