I’m a travel editor – and these are the items I ALWAYS pack

This travel bottle set has been an absolute gamechanger for me when it comes to travelling with hand luggage only.

The TSA-approved clear case comes with 17 containers, ranging in size, that you can decant all your lotions and potions in to using the included funnel.

It even comes with a brush for cleaning, as well as waterproof sticker labels so you don’t mix up your shampoo with your moisturiser!

I always make sure I bring a backpack with me on holiday in case of any jam-packed day trips.

This one from OGIO is the perfect size and has so many compartments, including elasticated ones on the side, for my water bottle and umbrella (just in case!), and a hidden zip pocket at the front for the important stuff.

There’s also a section specifically for your laptop, and enough space to fit a change of clothes and shoes.

I’ve always been one of those people with a million different bags and boxes within their suitcase – a jewellery box, a makeup bag, a toiletries bag, the list goes on…

But this nifty 2-in-1 bag from STACKERS has fixed all that.

It fits all my makeup in and has a jewellery box attached at the bottom – which also keeps all my necklaces in place and stops them tangling.

I bought this blackout eye mask for a long-haul flight originally, and it’s so good I use it in bed every night now, and my sleep has got so much better.

Designed to prevent pressure on your eyes, this 3D sleep mask is perfect for sensitive eyes or those with lash extensions.

Made from premium memory foam and soft, breathable material, it offers superior comfort and light-blocking ability.

I hate ironing and I’m not a neat packer in the slightest – so my life was changed once I discovered steamers.

This one from Philips is the perfect size for packing in a suitcase and folds up so small so really doesn’t take up much room. 

A travel adapter is an absolute must if you’re going abroad, and I always leave this one in my suitcase so I never forget to pack it.

It fits any plug sockets around the world, and also has three USB ports, as well as a slot for USB-C cables, so you can charge five different devices at the same time.

One of my least favourite things about the beach has always been how wet and sandy the hotel towels end up getting.

But now I pack my own beach towel from DOCK & BAY for holidays.

It’s quick-drying, never gets sandy and also comes in a little pouch so doesn’t take up much room in the suitcase.

I love this tropical print too! 

 

While this hair dryer may be expensive, it’s so worth it to pack in your suitcase rather than having to rely on the rubbish hotel ones you get.

It’s not specifically made for travel, but it’s so small and lightweight at 360g, and is just as powerful as most on the market.

It’s also really quiet! 

A Bluetooth speaker is always an essential for me on holiday, as is a portable charger – especially when I’m using my phone to take so many videos and pictures.

And, incredibly, this gadget from JBL is both – a speaker, doubling up as a 7,500mAh power bank.

It’s not the fastest at charging phones, but the sound from the speaker is incredible – what you’d expect from JBL.

The free headphones given out on planes are nearly always worse quality than my Airpods.

But with no Bluetooth capabilities, there’s no way of using them to watch a movie on long-haul flights.

This Bluetooth transmitter has fixed that and simply plugs into the AUX port.

What’s even better is it connects to two devices at the same time, so when my partner and I want to watch the same film together on a flight, we no longer have to do it by pressing play at exactly the same time!

Throughout my life I’ve been told I’d ‘lose my head if it weren’t screwed on’, and have been known to leave my suitcase on the train, my passport on the plane and my purse on the bar.

I really would be lost without tile Mates, which I’ve attached to my keys and added one to my suitcase.

The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if you’re solo travelling, so friends and family can know your whereabouts.

I was so skeptical about trtl pillows for years, having seen the pictures of people looking a bit silly using them on planes.

But I’m officially a convert – they’re the comfiest thing, and, together with my eye mask, I can finally sleep on the plane and don’t even need a window seat.

At 5″1, I have very little legs, and struggle to reach the footrest on planes, let alone the floor.

This portable foot hammock hangs from the tray table in front, and makes it so much easier to get comfy – even in economy.

It also comes in a little bag, which fits easily into any suitcase or backpack. 

I take a water bottle wherever I’m going, as it means I don’t have to keep asking the crew for another tiny cup of water on a flight.

This one from YETI keeps my water cold all day – especially when I add some ice to it when I leave the house. 

 

The problem with travelling from cold and miserable UK to hot and sunny destinations is needing to pack a bulky coat in your suitcase and never take it out once you’re at the hotel.

But Mac in a Sac has the answer – with insulated jackets that pack away into a tiny bag.

I have this Synergy jacket in ivory, and it’s so warm and so easy to pack away.

The worst thing about short-haul flights is the lack of screen – and having to hold your phone for an entire movie can be frustrating.

Thankfully, this phone stand – which works with all phones – can mount onto luggage handles or tray tables with a clamp.

It also easily rotates 360 degrees, so I use it to make hands-free video calls too when I’m waiting for my flight in the airport.

Earplugs are a must to get some sleep on the plane – and Loop Switch 2 are perfect for wearing constantly, with three different volume modes.

It means I can use them to nap on the flight, and also to wear in the clubs in Ibiza to stop myself getting tinnitus. 

The earplugs have just come out in a gorgeous new McClaren Papaya colour (pictured), having partnered with the racing brand.