Vacation essentials to help you prepare for the busiest travel summer ever

The bestselling packing cubes on Amazon include eight convenient storage containers that are perfect for stashing clothing, cosmetics, beauty tools and more, and mesh windows make it a breeze to find what you’re looking for without tearing apart your entire suitcase. Pre-printed labels offer another layer of organization, and they’re created with at least 50% recycled materials to boost their sustainability rating for conscientious consumers.

Sturdy, sleek and packed with pro-level organizational pockets and pouches galore, the WAYB Daily Backpack is ideal for travel thanks to its impressive 45-liter capacity that expands to accommodate your laptop in a protective pocket plus other tech essentials, all while leaving room for other necessities you don’t want to put in checked luggage. Magnetic closures help separate sections so your goods don’t get mixed up during transport, and it wipes clean with a damp cloth and has soft top handles that make it easy to grab on the run.

When packing, separating your shoes and clothes is a must to protect both. Try this lightly padded shoe bag that can hold your favorite kicks safely with a ventilated, see-through window that allows you to see what’s inside without unzipping.

The Carry-On from Aer is exceptionally lightweight thanks to a polycarbonate shell while ball bearing wheels offer a smooth and silent ride. The YKK RCW zipper is three times stronger than many standard models, making it simple to seal your valuables once everything is organized inside. And organized it will be! The inside of the carry-on has multiple compartments and a handy compression system, thus allowing you more space to pack without the usual constraints of a hard-side piece of luggage. And while it comes in many colors, the Safety Orange colorway is always easy to spot in a sea of black suitcases.

Add an extra layer of protection (and style!) while traveling with your laptop when you invest in this Korchmar sleeve crafted from rich, full-grain American leather that comes in three versatile shades and can be monogrammed with your initials for an extra-luxurious touch.

Access to boarding passes, navigation, flight information and more is at the touch of a button these days, but you’ll need that button to be charged to get it! Save yourself the headache of posting up at a random outlet by packing a portable charger like this one with more than 105,000 ratings on Amazon that give it an average 4.6-star rating.

Whether you’re checking your luggage or have a tendency to misplace your handbag, keep tabs on your belongings at all times with AirTags.

Ward off the dry air you’ll find in planes and hotels with a portable mini humidifier. It has two modes — continuous and intermittent spray patterns — and comes with an automatic shutoff for safety. It’s simple to use, quiet and there are six colors to choose from so you can tailor the look to your liking. Just make sure to use clean tap water, never distilled or essential oils, for maximized performance.

Keep your travel wardrobe neat and crisp with this handheld steamer that weighs in under two pounds and works on cotton, linen, polyester and more (check care tags for individual warnings). It heats up quickly, puts out a ton of steam and reviewers appreciate the volume of steam it generates.

Get everyone in the shot while at a destination by setting up this convenient tripod that folds up to less than four inches tall, making it easy to stash in your bag for the day. The legs are bendable so it can work on nearly any surface, and slip-resistant rubber grips protect the tripod from falling while your phone is securely mounted.

Amazon’s top seller in neck pillows is a boon for weary travelers with its full chin and neck support, memory foam construction and flat back design that lets you rest comfortably in any head position. More than 30,000 people have purchased it in the past month alone, and reviewers love the pillow’s quality, size and value.

 A Tide pen is a must-have that can save any outfit on the spot should you make the common mistake of spilling food, wine or anything else on your clothes. Stash one in every bag you own to ensure you’re always ready to tackle stains before they have a chance to settle in — you’ll be glad you did in case of emergencies.

Great sunscreen is a must no matter where you’re going, and this lightweight, 70 SPF bottle weighs in at three ounces so you can easily pack it in your carry-on luggage while staying within TSA guidelines. It’s oil-free, water and sweat resistant and it moisturizes while it protects.

Equally useful at home or on the move, this pill organizer will only cost you around $5 and prevents the need to keep multiple bottles on hand — a huge space and time saver when you want to get on with your day.