Make Your Next TSA Experience A Piece Of Cake With These 20 Target Travel Essentials
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Make Your Next TSA Experience A Piece Of Cake With These 20 Target Travel EssentialsHere to help get you through that line with a smile (an almost impossible task).
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A five-piece set of compression packing bags so you can affectionately watch your carry-on roll down the conveyor belt into the scanning machine as if it’s your firstborn child, knowing well that it’s chock full of EVERYTHING you could ever possibly need (and then some). You don’t even need a vacuum for these, just fill ’em, roll ’em, ‘pack em. The holy trifecta.
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Plus! You can use the bags to separate dirty clothes from clean as your trip goes on.
Promising reviews: “Did you know you can pack more clothes when you use these! 😂 Not only that, if you carefully press the air out, they’ll be practically wrinkle-free! My first time using the largest bag, I had trouble getting it to release the air, but I pressed on, and eventually it worked.” —GrannyM
Price: $19.99
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A tech accessory organizer to prevent a headache once you get on the plane because you realize you shoved your phone charger in your carry-on instead of your personal item at the last minute and now have to scramble to find it while a line of 60 people are waiting behind you to get to the back of the plane.
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Promising review: “I love this tech organizer! I can fit so many power cords and portable chargers, and I also use it for jewelry, a sleep mask, and other items I need on the plane. It fits flat in my handbag side pocket or outside suitcase bag. I highly recommend!” —MB
Price: $14.99
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A set of three silicone travel bottles so you can pack allllll your fave products and not have to settle for the complimentary ones at the hotel.
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Promising review: “Took these on an international trip. My luggage clearly got jostled around but these didn’t open or leak. All three stayed airtight, and none of my soaps got out.” —Nikki
Price: $19.75
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A hanging toiletry organizer designed to take up less space in your luggage by folding down flat. Plus, the hook makes it easy to hang up once you get to your destination.
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Promising review: “I got this as a gift for my husband and he loves it! It was a great gift and it fits a lot of stuff. It hangs up, so it was easy to grab everything while on vacation.” —Cmor1952
Price: $18.29
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A set of two Stasher reusable silicone travel bags to conveniently pack snacks, ChapStick, eye drops, what-have-you — a more sustainable solution to plastic bags AND still good ol’ TSA-approved. They’re also leak-proof, which means they’ll prevent any disaster scenarios from happening while sprinting to your gate.
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Promising review: “I recently used these to store small hair accessories and toiletries on a vacation, and they worked out great. I plan to also use them for small snacks, but the possibilities of what you can use them for are really endless. They are very durable, and I believe they will be long-lasting. Great alternative to plastic bags. I highly recommend these and all of the other sizes they offer!” —Morgan
Price: $17.69 for two
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A silicone AirPods case you can clip right onto your key chain so those precious little buds stay right at your side no matter how many layovers you have.
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Promising review: “Love this case, have had it for over a year, and it hasn’t broken down on me. I keep my AirPods on my keys, and I’m hard on them!” —malahw
Price: $9.99 (available in six colors)
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And an adorable toiletry pouch to equally protect your clothing from the mini-Sephora you decided to bring along with you on your family hiking trip.
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Price: $5
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A fanny pack because let me tell you something — this is THE most underrated silhouette to bring along as your personal item. A purse? A laptop bag? A BACKPACK? So last year. Plus, there’s no need to shove this fanny under the seat in front of you because it stays with you, right on your lap. Giving you unfettered access to your things where you need them, when you need them. Period. You’re welcome.
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Promising review: “I use this when we travel with our kids. It has been really great for secure and quick access to my credit card and driver’s license. It holds a surprising amount of items inside. I walked all over Harry Potter World and Legoland with this fanny pack. It even fits easily under a coat. I would highly recommend this and use it now for every airline trip we take. The color is a really pretty medium green. The fabric is thick and would be hard to cut through for a thief.” —Adventure Mama
Price: $24.99
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A mini bottle of paraben-free hand sanitizer spray to immediately give your paws a spritz after touching all those bins in the security line.
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Promising review: “The smell is AWESOME! I love the scent; it’s not overwhelming, my kiddo loves it, and the spray makes it easy to take on the go and keep in our bags. We will be bringing these everywhere to keep hands clean when we can’t wash them!” —Sam
Price: $3.99
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A Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen stick that not only is a TSA-approved size, but may in fact come to the rescue when your flight has been delayed for six hours and you’re dramatically staring out the giant glass windows in the terminal pretending you’re the star in a Netflix drama and fail to realize that you are, in fact, actually cooking in the sun. This will be there to rescue you.
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Promising review: “I had never used a sunscreen stick before, but boy, let me tell you — GAME CHANGER! I used it on vacation in the summer, where it was humid as can be and over 100° and it was incredible! I used it mostly to reapply on my face and chest after I was in the sun for a while and already hot. It is SO much easier to use than applying regular sunscreen when you’re already warm. I never noticed it making me super white from it, either. It kept me protected, and I never once burned on the trip!! I will be using this every summer for sure!” —Amanda
Price: $18.19
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A luggage scale to take any mystery or panic out of travel day. Checking a bag has never been easier or more stress-free. Enjoy!
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Promising review: “Bought this at the last minute for a trip to Vegas, and it did not disappoint. No one likes being unsure how much their suitcase weighs or paying extra because their bag is a few pounds over. This little device was extremely helpful for packing and it was accurate. It may have been off by a pound, but I was extremely satisfied.” —Jalen
Price: $14.99
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A pair of moisture-wicking compression socks for those of you who have painful swelling in your feet and ankles during air travel. Not only will these keep that at bay, but they’ll also keep your dogs protected when TSA makes you take your shoes off and walk on a dirty floor that thousands of other raw toes have been stomping on for years.
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Read more about compression socks and swelling at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “These are great for jobs that require you to be both on your feet and sitting for chunks of time. I work as an EMT and wear these always! Keep my feet warm in the winter, but I don’t overheat in the summer.” —ZW
Price: $12 (available in two color combos)
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A set of packing cubes to take full advantage of all the space in your luggage. You can also use them to help stay organized while you’re on your trip (instead of, you know, creating a Mount Everest of dirty clothes on top of it in the corner of your hotel room).
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This set includes includes six packing cubes and one shoe bag.
Promising review: “These were a huge help on my last trip! I felt so much more organized and knew where everything was when I got to my destination and once I was back home.” —Kallie
Price: $49.99 (available in two colors)
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A travel-size bottle of wrinkle-releaser spray so you can douse your all-linen comfy-chic airport lewk once you land and strut off that plan looking like a SNACK!
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Promising review: “This is a necessity for me. I carry it with me everywhere I go, and it works like a charm to release wrinkles. It smells very fresh and is not too overpowering.” —Emma
Price: $1.59
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An oversize cardigan you can cozy up in on your ride to the airport and then easily shove into a ball in a TSA bin while you go through the metal detectors. I promise it’ll be waiting for you on the other side.
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Promising review: “Literally my FAVORITE! So comfy, soft, lightweight and versatile. I purchased in the cream/white and size large for an over sized fit. I love it so much it only makes sense I get the black now too, haha! Don’t think, just buy it!!!!” —Holly
Price: $32 (available in sizes XS–4X and two colors)
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A hardshell carry-on suitcase designed with the level of durability you require from your luggage. This thing is built to take a beating and has plenty of space for your travel essentials.
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Promising review: “This bag has been to NYC, Boston, Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Amsterdam and London. I have had this suitcase for 3 years and carried it on flights and trains, and it has been an absolute trooper. No issues, very sturdy, the wheels are smooth. Bought my daughter one too. I highly recommend this bag!” —SFM22
Price: $62.99 (originally $89.99; available in six colors)
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A weekender bag you can slip onto the handle of your checked bag once you land, giving you an extra hand while you anxiously try to find the Uber pickup zone that the sign says is upstairs, but the driver is telling you is down. Good luck, my friend.
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Oh, this also had a padded laptop pocket and is made with a water-resistant fabric!
Promising review: “Perfect carry on bag. Hooks to roller luggage as well. Super roomy and love all of the pockets. Holds a ton!” —Jb
Price: $79.99 (available in two colors)
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OR a commuter backpack you can attach to your suitcase in the most convenient, hands-free way. A great option for a personal item, this also packs several pockets and a water bottle holder!
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Promising review: “Got this in a pinch for a quick work trip. I’m so happy I did! Great bag, fits my laptop and slides right in to my carryon rolling bag.” —Sprklchrry
Price: $49.99 (available in four colors)
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A set of reusable travel-size bottles and a cosmetics bag here to help you downsize and make a little extra room for that golden word: S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G!
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Promising review: “Definitely grab one of these! In places where TSA pays more attention this was so useful because it declares the ounces unlike other generic bottles. Easy to rinse out if anything spills. Made my trip so much easier!” —Alaska42
Price: $8.99
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Lastly, a super slim RFID-blocking wallet so you can be ready AF when you get to the security agent and need to hand them your passport and boarding pass. Again, why embarrass yourself and fumble around looking for the basics when they could just all be right here?
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Promising review: “I like how thin the wallet is and that you can fit a passport, checkbook, and several cards in it. The RFID blocking is why I bought it for this long trip and I like it so far.” —AV Traveler
Price: $17.99 (available in two colors)
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