For frequent flyers, a luxurious silk eye mask can help them sleep comfortably on their next flight. This GH-approved one is made with moisture-wicking material that’s gentle on skin and helps prevent hair creases while they sleep.
For just $10 (or less on sale!), this faux leather passport holder is a steal. It comes in nearly 30 colors, so you're sure to find one they’ll love. With organized slots for a pen, credit cards, a passport and a boarding pass, plus a button snap closure to keep everything secure, it’s both stylish and practical.
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Owala remains the trendiest water bottle of the year, but this new style is extra convenient for carrying. "The top handle was great when traveling to hook onto my bag or carry when on the move," shared one tester, who brought this water bottle on three trips. It kept water cold for 24 hours and the lockable lid prevented spills.
With this stylish wristlet, she can keep their travel essentials within reach. The larger pouch, large enough to hold most phones, doubles as a wallet with card slots, and the smaller pouch is perfect for earbuds, chapstick, keys, and spare change.
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This trendy Summer Fridays set includes four travel-friendly products: eye patches, hydration face serum, soothing hydration mist, and a mask. Good Housekeeping Beauty Director April Franzino's swears by the Jet Lag mask for long travel days, noting it can double as a makeup primer and a daily moisturizer while on the go.
For touch-ups on the go, they can reach for this compact mirror. The bright LED lights make it easy to use any time, whether they're stepping off a plane and headed right to a business meeting or the lighting in their hotel is lacking.
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This ingenious Coop travel pillow allows them to enjoy comfy neck support without dragging along a bulky pillow. It includes a built-in pump to inflate it to its full size, which Lab analysts found took just 30 seconds. “It really feels like they thought of everything,” said one tester, who called it her new go-to travel pillow.
A favorite of several GH editors and analysts, Case-Mate's phone charms are both stylish and practical. They double as a cute accessory and a convenient bracelet, allowing for hands-free phone carrying. No more digging through bags—their phone will always be within reach for quick calls and photo ops!
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We all want to avoid the extra charge for overweight luggage, and this scale makes it easy. It delivered very accurate readings and the screen is easy to read, according to Alec Scherma, Good Housekeeping Institute's test engineer. "It was very comfortable to hold in my hands while I was testing, especially when I had to lift the full 49-pound suitcase," he said.
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These genuine leather luggage tags can be personalized with printed monograms or foil embossing of up to three letters, adding a personal touch and making their bags easier to spot on a crowded luggage carousel.
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With these travel-friendly headphones, they can easily turn out a noisy environment—like chatter on an airplane. Our testers found the headphones extremely lightweight and one said, they're “very comfortable on the ears.” A GH engineer also praised the exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation.
Starting at under $30 (depending on color), this Bagsmart weekender bag is a great deal. It’s lightweight, spacious, and can fit everything they need while still sliding under a cramped airplane seat. Our testers were amazed by how much they could pack in the medium-sized version, but there are larger options for overpackers.
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For the tech enthusiast, a top-rated gadget is always a hit. This power bank is compact enough to slip into a pocket or personal item, yet powerful enough to keep devices charged on the go. No need for messy wires!
Over-packers will appreciate a set of packing cubes for keeping everything organized and easy to find. This set from popular luggage brand Calpak is our Textile Lab's top overall pick, thanks its sturdiness and mesh panels for breathability and easy visibility.
"These packing cubes helped me keep all my clothes organized when overpacking my carry-on," said one GH tester who used these cubes on a two-week trip to Japan. "I appreciated that the sturdy material maintained its shape when I placed the cubes in my hotel drawers."
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Skin tends to feel drier on planes, so they'll love reaching for this soothing mist post-flight. Designed for sensitive skin, Tower 28's SOS spray is made with just three ingredients: water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid. It helps to soothe the skin, and also has antibacterial properties.
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Air on planes can get pretty stuffy, but a neck fan will keep things breezy. It features air vents to help you stay cool and comfortable. When our tech experts tested this model, they found it reasonably comfortable to wear over an extended period of time and liked that the ability to adjust it closer or further away from the neck.
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Lightweight yet super cozy, our Textiles Lab analysts love this half-zip sweatshirt from Spanx for travel days because it’s comfortable but still looks chic compared to other loungewear sets. If you're feeling generous, consider gifting them the matching wide leg pants, too!
There’s nothing worse than opening your suitcase to find wrinkled clothes. In our Cleaning Lab tests, Chi’s slim, portable garment steamer proved to be a game-changer. It’s compact enough to fit in small carry-ons and backpacks (about the size of a flat iron), but most importantly, we found that it works just as well as larger models.
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No matter the destination, this lightweight, portable wireless speaker is easy to bring along. With a built-in clip to attach to a backpack, beach tote or belt loop, it’s super convenient. Plus, our tech experts rave about its impressive sound quality.
Super spacious and worth the splurge, this Cotopaxi travel backpack earned the top spot on our list of the best travel backpacks. In our packing tests, it even outperformed some full-size carry-on bags! It features a padded back, hip, and sternum straps and interior mesh dividers. It can also accommodate a 16-inch laptop, making it ideal for business trips, too.
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Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) leads Good Housekeeping’s gift guide strategy. She writes and edits commerce content, where she analyzes lifestyle trends, shopping data, and works closely with the Good Housekeeping Institute to recommend top-tested products. Previously, she was the associate lifestyle editor for GH and wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, BobVila.com, and Unique Homes Magazine. When she’s not tracking down buzzy products, you can find her walking her dog, Skye, around Jersey City.
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