From Luggage To Skincare, 25 Items To Pack On Your Next Summer Trip

Between unpredictable weather and IT outages, you have enough to deal with while traveling this season—packing for your trip shouldn’t be one of them. So let these 25 suitcases, clothing items, skincare products, and more help simplify the process so you can keep your eyes on the prize: enjoying your summer vacation.

Suitcases and Travel Accessories

Monos Expandable Check-In Medium, $375

This new expandable check-in suitcase by Monos—the Canadian travel and lifestyle brand renowned for everyday necessities that are chic, durable, and sustainable—abides by the Goldilocks principle. Meaning: the shape isn’t too big, nor is it too small—it’s just right. On top of that: it’s spacious, rolls like a dream, and expands without looking bulky or compromising its sleek silhouette.

July Checked Plus Light, $325

Since no one likes getting slapped with an overweight baggage fee, consider buying this stylish check-in suitcase by July. As the name promises: it’s unimaginably lightweight at just 9.2 pounds, and roomy, so you can organize all your essentials, including bulkier items. Whether your suitcase post-packing clocks in at 50 pounds or under 20, it’ll maneuver with ease and resist wear-and-tear.

Cabeau Evolution Cushion, $29.99

From Cabeau, the company behind the travel pillow with a cult following, comes your next must-have travel accessory. Inflatable and adjustable, Cabeau Evolution Cushion supports your spine to promote proper posture while alleviating pressure and pain.

Katie Loxton Passport Cover, $19

Made with soft, pebbled vegan leather, this timeless passport cover by British accessories brand Katie Loxton will help protect your international travel companion from wear and tear. Get it emboidered or monogrammed to make it uniquely yours.

Clothing and Fashion Accessories

OluKai Island Hopper, $150

You’ll want to wear these new travel-friendly sneakers from OluKai just about everywhere. The uppers are constructed from a lightweight knit for breathability and comfort, while the proprietary Drop-In Heel® lets you wear them as slip-ons or sneakers.

Seasalt Cornwall Reading Rocks Denim Jacket, $145

A smart addition to everyone’s wardrobe, chore jackets complement all body types and lifestyles. This version from the British fashion brand Seasalt Cornwall is made with heavyweight organic dark denim that’ll only soften and get better with age. Even better? It pairs perfectly with all outfits, from shorts and tees to cocktail dresses.

Atacz Twist Bag in Jade, $109.00

Canadian brand Atacz proves that sustainablity and style can indeed go hand-in-hand with this eye-catching bag. Not only is it lightweight, versatile—it’s perfect for day-to-night wear—and water-resistant, it’s made from recycled plastic bottles to align with Atacz’s zero-waste ethos.

Monday Chill Women’s Plain Bamboo Pullover, $90

When you’re on the road and away from home, keeping comfortable is key. That’s when this long-sleeved pullover from women- and minority-owned Monday Chill enters the picture. It’s made from a unique bamboo-spandex fabric that feels remarkably cool and dry to the touch, and is particularly well-suited for those with sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

Wallaroo Hat Company Baja UPF 50+ Hat, $71.00

Because there’s no such thing as wearing too much sun protection, reach for this genderless hat on extra hot and bright days. It’s ethically produced in Mexican co-ops, and features an extra-wide four-inch brim, chin strap for security, and UPF 50+ fabric to shield your face from sun damage.

Paragon Original Sculptseam™ Plus Leggings, $65

There’s no shortage of scrunch leggings, but this version from Paragon beats the competition for several reasons. First: the high-rise, anti-camel toe, and squat-proof style complements all body types and workouts. Second: the fabric is feather-light, breathable, and effortlessly moves with you, from long-haul flights to intense workouts. Last but not least: Paragon’s innovative “hidden” scrunch detail lends all derrières a fuller and more lifted appearance.

The Period Company The High Waisted Period, $12

Co-founded by celebrity stylist Kara Welch and creative director Sasha Markov, The Period Company’s mission is simple: to offer period underwear that’s comfortable, sustainable, durable, and affordable. (A pair costs just $12.) Perhaps most important, the company fosters fun, engaging, and open conversations about periods.

Skincare, Haircare, and Self-Care Items

Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté, $395

Many of us invest small fortunes on our face, but what about our neck and décolleté? The skin on these parts, too, are exposed to the elements and prone to aging. So consider adding the Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté to your self-care regimen. Simply adjust the velcro straps for a snug fit; place the device across your neck and check; and turn it on. Over the ten-minute session, two clinically-proven wavelengths of light are emitted, gradually reducing age spots and redness, smoothing fine lines, and plumping up slack skin.

T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler, $299.99

In just a few short months, this versatile tool from T3 has quickly become a favorite of celebrity hairstylists across the country. It offers everything you need to create voluminous, blowout-style curls when you can’t make it to the salon, and comes with four professional-grade attachments for drying, brushing, and curling. Also, there’s three settings to customize heat and speed, and a cooling function to help set your style.

Bynacht Discovery Kit, $217

Founded by Jessica Hoyer and based on the idea that your complexcion best renews itself while you’re sleeping, Bynacht specializes in highly effective, innovative, and clean skincare solutions to be applied before you rest. This stylish dark blue kit houses travel sizes of the brand’s best sellers, from the Clean Sheets Cleansing Gel to the Luminary Genius Eye Cream.

Musely The Estrogen Boost, $120

Leave it to Musely—the leader in telemedicine and affordable prescription skincare and wellness solutions—to develop Estrogen Boost, a topical estrogen-based HRT cream for safe and steady relief from menopause systems like hot flashes, low energy, and brain fog. It couldn’t be any easier to begin your journey to feeling better: an online consult with a physician will determine which of the two formulas (with or without Progesterone) is right for you. Apply two pumps daily to unexposed body parts (lower stomach, inner thighs, forearms, buttocks), and expect results between six and eight weeks.

Escentric Molecules Escentric 01 Body Wash, $55

Almost 20 years ago, perfume Geza Schoen released Escentric Molecules, the world’s first fragrances spotlighting aroma-molecules. With an uncanny ability to cocoon the wearer in a soft and deeply alluring scent, it immediately became a cult phenomenon. If you’re curious about Escentric Molecules but aren’t ready to commit to a full-sized bottle, try this brand new body wash laced with biomimetic active ingredients for balanced skin, and of course, the unmistakable scent of cedary Escentric 01.

OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 Body SPF, $54

Since your face isn’t the only body part requiring proper protection from the sun’s damaging rays, add this to your skincare routine. Fortified with OneSkin’s innovative OS-01 peptide, this zinc-based sunscreen slows skin aging, maintains healthy collagen, and shield’s against the sun in one easy step. As with your face sunscreen: use daily, even on overcast days, and apply liberally and often.

PSA Follow The Light Face Peel Multi Acids & Vitamin C Peel, $46

This results-driven formula is the next best thing to getting a professional facial. This gentle, yet effective at-home peel brims with glycolic acid, vitamin C, and pomegranate enzymes to reveal a more luminous, even-toned complexion in just 20 minutes. Even better? You only need to use this once a week.

Lightsaver Activated Mineral Sunscreen (SPF 33) Shade 0, $45

Like the original award-winning and best-selling Lightsaver sunscreen, this new follow-up formula boasts a lightweight, quick-absorbing texture, a fragrance-free mineral-based SPF, and skin-healthy ingredients including niacinamide, squalane, and lingonberry. What’s different? The absence of a tint, making it ideal for those who prefer a a more natural, bare-faced look.

Drmtlgy Luminous Eye Corrector SPF 41, $44

This tiny but mighty product packs a powerful three-way punch against dry skin around the eyes, dark circles, and the sun’s harmful rays. The subtle peach undertones neutralize the appearance of blue-ish tones, while peptides and ceramides moisturize and plump slack skin. The broad-spectrum protects the eyes against UVA and UVB rays.

Remedy for Dark Spots, $38

Dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah’s compassionate skincare approach has made him one of the world’s most admired dermatologists. So when he unveiled his skincare brand Remedy earlier this year, people listened. His inaugural product Remedy for Dark Spots packs proven skin-brightening agents such as retinol, mandelic acid, and tranexamic acid to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmenation and prevent future dark spots.

Prequel Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum, $28

Started by dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis, Prequel offers elegant, affordable, and inclusive skincare solutions for all. The newest launch, Multi-Quench Plumping Hydration Serum, deeply hydrates all skin types (including sensitive and eczema-prone) for a full 48 hours while strengthening the barrier.

Merit Brow 1990 Sheer Gel Eyebrow Pencil, $24

Whether you prefer subtle or bold look, this new eyebrow pencil by Merit helps to precisely create the exact style you’re going for. The super-fine tip draws lifelike strokes, while safflower extract and hibiscus flower extract soften and smoothe the hair.

Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick, $19

This non-nano chemical-based sunscreen stick makes slicking on protection anytime and everywhere a no-brainer. The solid consistency allows more room in your ziplock for other skincare essentials when packing for a trip, and the clear formulation leaves a sheer, invisible finish on all skintones.