Products To Keep You Organized While Traveling

Planning a trip is always exciting, but staying organized on the go is key to a smooth journey. In this blog, we’re sharing our favorite travel products that help keep essentials in check and chaos at bay. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a weekend explorer, these tools will help you stay streamlined every step of the way. And the best part? We’re giving away some of our favorite essentials to help you travel smarter! Follow along on Instagram for all the details.

Suitcase

If you haven’t already, we recommend investing in a hardshell suitcase with 4-wheels to protect your items and optimize your travel experience. One of our favorite carry-ons is the Nomatic Method Carry-On, which comes with internal organization pockets including a compression panel to help you fit all of your packing essentials! For checked luggage check out the Nomatic Method Check-In to keep all your items organized and protected during travel.

TIP: For your “personal item” carry on, check out The Everywhere Bag. This travel bag is water repellent, includes internal and external organization pockets, a trolley sleeve to slide onto your suitcase, and can fit a 16” laptop.

Packing Cubes

To keep clothing organized while traveling, we recommend file folding clothes into compression packing cubes. They make unpacking a breeze and keep everything neatly folded. Just slide the cubes into hotel drawers and scoop them back up when it’s time to go. The compression feature allows you to fit more and save space. Bonus if you label the packing cubes to limit confusion. For swimwear, mesh bikini bags are perfect for keeping suits separate and easy to find. No more riffling around the depths of your suitcase looking for that one bikini bottom!

Traveling with Kids

Traveling with kids gets easier when they have a sense of independence and ownership over their belongings. Letting them pack their own bags helps them stay engaged and keeps their essentials in one place. We’ve been loving the Stokke Jetkids BedBox, which doubles as a ride-on for kids 2-7 and converts in-flight into a leg rest to create a cozy spot for kids to rest. It’s a simple way to keep kids comfortable, organized, and having fun on the go! We also recommend pre-packing their favorite snacks and  anything that will entertain your kids in transit in an easily accessible bag.

Makeup Bags

Keep your makeup organized on the go with a multi-compartment bag. This will keep categories separated, essentials together, and prevent products from shifting or breaking in transit. Some of our favorites include Calpak’s Terra Hanging Toiletry Bag, Away Waterproof Cosmetic Bag, and The Medium Traveller Bag.If you are in need of a clear option, this Medium Clear Cosmetics Case is perfect for seeing what you have while keeping everything organized.

Hanging Toiletry Bags

We are partial to hanging toiletry organizers because they make it easy to see and access everything you’ve brought without clogging up counter space. Our favorite is Bagsmart’s Hanging Toiletry Bag which also has a dedicated jewelry compartment to prevent tangling. Some of our other toiletry bag recommendations include Calpak’s Luka Hanging Toiletry Bag, Bagsmart Large Hanging Toiletry Bag, and the Away Large Toiletry Bag for shorter trips. For a clear alternative, check out this Large Clear Cosmetics Case, which is easy to clean in case of spills.

Label Everything!

Labeling is a game changer when it comes to staying organized while traveling, especially if you’re decanting toiletries into unmarked containers. It saves time, prevents mix-ups, and keeps everything easy to find. We recommend labeling cords when traveling so you never have to second guess which cord belongs to which device. After labeling, store in an organized pouch to keep “likes with likes”. For luggage tags, swap the messy handwriting for clearly printed labels to ensure your luggage is always returned to you. After years of testing, we’ve found the Brother CUBE Label Maker to be our go-to for every labeling project. The bluetooth feature allows you to connect to your phone so you can customize your font, ink color, size of your label, and print all your labels at once! You can even pick from a variety of label colors and thicknesses to align with your style! 

All of our giveaways are now live through June 2, 2025! Check out our Travel Organized series on Instagram for more giveaway details!. And as always, we are here to support you if you need additional support organizing at home or on the go! We offer in-home and virtual organizing services to take your space to the next level.

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