‘I never slept on planes before I had one of these’: The best travel items to buy on Amazon

Feb 21, 2025

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Pack smarter with these brilliant buys

When you travel, you may be more excited to buy souvenirs and fun trinkets at your destination, but investing in a few of our team's best travel buys before you take off can make both travelling and packing (and re-packing) easier.

We've rounded up some of Amazon's best-selling travel products, all recommended by Good Housekeeping editors (and frequent flyers) as go-to items for your next trip. We've also included some tried and tested recommendations straight from the Good Housekeeping Institute lab, including the very best best cabin bags and the packing cubes that will make squeezing in that last souvenir a doddle.

These are the best travel items on Amazon to "add to cart", ready for your next adventure.

This neck pillow from Trtl came out top in Team GH's list of the best travel pillows. The wrap-around, fleece design supports your neck, preventing your head from nodding while you nap. Our cookery editor, Emma Franklin says: "I never fly without my Trtl neck pillow, it's a lifesaver."

If you can't go without your accessories, this mini jewellery box has enough space to safely transport a few stud earrings, bracelets and necklaces with three hooks and interior sections.

The plush velvet is so chic you may decide to keep the box out on your dressing table upon returning. With over 11,400 five star reviews on Amazon, it's sure to be a trusty travel companion.

Score: 88/100

Not only is this silk eye mask GHI-Approved but it also comes recommended by our senior beauty writer, Florence Reeves-White.

“This is by far the best eye mask for sleeping, a hill I will not hesitate to die on,” says Florence. “I never slept on planes before I got one of these.”

Score: 87/100

Before travelling anywhere, if you don't want to put your things in the hold, we recommend investing in one of the Good Housekeeping Institute's best cabin bags. On test, it survived our extreme drop tests, only picking up the odd scuff mark here and there. Its sturdy wheels glided smoothly over different surfaces, too.

Its zip isn't entirely waterproof but it's a roomy bag that will be great to bring on long weekends.

While we love nothing more than catching up on blockbuster films during flights, sometimes all we want to do is catch up on the latest hit TV show (hello: The White Lotus). This affordable holder lets you attach your phone to the back of the airplane seat in front of you — or even on the edge of your coffee table for at-home use.

Score: 87/100

Staying a comfortable temperature when travelling is easier said than done (particularly if you're travelling from England to somewhere lovely and sunny). One minute you're cool, the next you're battling through airport security feeling flustered and beginning to overheat.

Enter: portable fans. Pop this one on and enjoy airflow through the 78 outlets distributed around the neck. We like that it only takes a few hours to fully charge and can run up to 16 hours too.

Planes seem to dry our skin and lips out within seconds, so if you struggle like us, you'll want to pay attention to this recommendation from GH's content production editor, Mel Giandzi.

"This ointment is my ride or die for travelling (and life)," says Mel. "It's perfect for dry lips, around the nostrils, for dry elbows, or as a brow gel." Perfect for slipping in your hand luggage.

For peace of mind when waving goodbye to your suitcase, it's worth using a luggage tracker like the Apple AirTag when you travel. It should help to avoid lost bags and precious items – just attach it to your luggage, keys, wallet, backpack or purse and you'll easily locate your essentials. GH's tech editor, Simon Cocks, hails this as an absolute "must" when travelling.

Score: 83/100

Packing cubes are a real lifesaver when it comes to fitting everything into one suitcase and this budget set from Amazon impressed in the Good Housekeeping Institute tests.

They aren't the fanciest (they won't compress your luggage) but they're spacious with a mesh top so you can easily spot what's inside at a glance.

Score: 81/100

Another GHI-Approved favourite is this travel hair dryer from Babyliss. It offered the power of a full-size hair dryer in a compact design – meaning it won't take up lots of room in your suitcase. Our testers also liked the wide, detachable nozzle that made styling their locks a breeze.

This Amazon's Choice water-resistant pouch comes with over 15,000 five star ratings, so you can feel confident knowing it will keep your phone dry and safe while enjoying water activities on holiday.

One five-star review even said: "I spent a week scuba diving with my phone inside this case taking lots of underwater video and not once did even a single drop of water get into the case."

It's hard not to get a coffee while waiting for your flight or your train (kudos to you if you can resist). But juggling your coffee cup, phone and passport (on top of your luggage) is a different story. That's why we're obsessed with this helpful travel gear that attaches to your bag and has three pockets.

If you're on a long-haul flight, comfort is key, and we're well-travelled enough to know that it's difficult to achieve when sat in economy.

That's why GH's product director, Saska Graville, swears by having a cashmere blanket on hand. Saska pops it over her head when she's trying to catch a few hours' kip, and says it makes all the difference! This might be a more expensive buy, but it sounds like a worthy investment to us.

Leg comfort on an airplane can be tight (literally), which is why we think this foot hammock is a genius idea. It comes with a bag for storage when not in use, and you can adjust the straps to the perfect height. All you have to do is place the straps over the table tray in front of you on the plane and you can settle into your most comfortable position.

Travelling with kids? No stress. Our senior food and drinks editor, Stacey Smith, recommends these fun sticker books for keeping little ones entertained on long flights. They can dress each of the characters and decorate the pages, stimulating their creativity and keeping them busy while sat for extended periods.

This travel adapter is compatible in most counties (although this is always worth triple checking) and features two USB ports, so you can charge two low-power devices at once. For any tech lovers that can't travel without a laptop, phone, camera, tablet and more, this is a must-have for keeping everything charged.

Treat yourself to some in-flight skincare with these individually packaged eye masks. Our senior beauty writer, Florence Reeves-White, likes to indulge in them to help reduce the impact a lack of sleep can have on her skin. It's also just nice to feel fancy when sat in economy…

This Amazon's Choice toiletries set includes four bottles, four jars, and two spray bottles all packed in a handy travel case. It also comes with two scoopers, a funnel and a cleaning brush to help you get all your lotions and potions into the set without making a mess.

With over 20,000 ratings on Amazon, this travel set is sure to impress on your next weekend away.

Regular flyers will know how uncomfortable the provided headphones can be for the in-flight entertainment screens. With this handy gadget, recommended by our tech editor, Simon Cocks, your problem is solved.

It transmits a signal so that you can pair your bluetooth devices (AirPods, earbuds, or wireless headphones) and enjoy the provided entertainment without the faff of cords.

If you didn't find everything you need for your next trip, check out the following shopping guides that cover every travel category and can also work as gifts for jet-setters.

Shanon is a writer and editor who specializes in best-of product roundups and deals. She has over six years of experience, including almost three years as a Good Housekeeping product and reviews editor, covering the best sales and products across home, appliances, health, beauty, parenting and more.

Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.

Megan is the Good Housekeeping Institute’s homes writer. She loves diving into the latest product releases to find the very best buys on the market. When she’s not writing about the newest gadgets and gizmos for your home and garden, you’ll find her cooking, running and exploring London’s foodie hotspots – or trying to make friends with every dog she passes. Megan has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously written for Stylist, Glamour, TimeOut, SquareMeal, and YOU magazine. You can find Megan on Instagram @meganlouisegeall and on X @megan_geall

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