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With the New Year comes new opportunities to travel, whether you\u2019re making a weekend getaway to sunnier climes or racking up the frequent flyer miles on work trips. It\u2019s said that it\u2019s better to travel well than to arrive, but as anyone who\u2019s put up with the ups and downs of travel knows, it\u2019s not always easy (or fun) to get from Point A to Point B.<\/p>

To help make your next adventure a bit more comfortable and convenient, we\u2019ve put together a list of 12 portable, useful items. From packing cubes to travel chargers, portable steamers and other must-haves, we\u2019ve found the products you need to streamline your next vacation.<\/p>

1. Keep all of your clothing organized during your trip with this complete set of packing cubes<\/a>, which includes laundry and shoe bags.<\/p>

>> Buy the Veken 8 Set Packing Cubes for Suitcases for $27.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

2. If you\u2019re like us and end up buying a lot of stuff on vacation, it helps to know how much your luggage weighs and avoid extra baggage charges. That\u2019s where this handy little luggage scale<\/a> comes in.<\/p>

>> Buy the travel inspira Luggage Scale for $19.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

3. Keep all of your toiletries secure and spill-free with this TSA-approved silicone bottle set<\/a> and carrying case.<\/p>

>> Buy the Tocelffe 18 pack Travel Bottles for $12.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

4. Plug in up to six devices at once with this all-in-one travel charger<\/a>, which works in over 150 countries and includes a regular power outlet as well as USB charge ports.<\/p>

>> Buy the TESSAN Universal Travel Adapter for $24.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

5. Just because you\u2019re traveling doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t look your best. This portable clothing steamer<\/a> weighs less than a pound and offers up to eight minutes of continuous steaming.<\/p>

>> Buy the G3 Steamer for Clothes for $59.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

6. Need to make extra room in your luggage? These compression bags<\/a> can store everything from clothes to towels, and they work without need of a vacuum or pump<\/p>

>> Buy the ALMING Compression Bags 10 pack for $14.97 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. We\u2019ve tried a lot of travel pillows, but this memory foam pillow<\/a> is our favorite for resting your head, neck and chin. Plus, it\u2019s also easy to compress for storage.<\/p>

>> Buy the napfun Travel Pillow for $21.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

8. This holder<\/a> accommodates both phones and tablets, and can be mounted on the back of a seat or clamped to a fold-down table.<\/p>

>> Buy the KDD Airplane Tablet Holder Mount for $19.95 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

9. Keep your cup of joe handy while you\u2019re on the move with this cup holder<\/a>, which attaches to luggage handles and includes a pocket for your phone and passport.<\/p>

>> Buy the riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder for $13.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

10. These lightweight, moisture-wicking slipper socks<\/a> are made to be worn around the house, but we love using them onboard flights and in hotel rooms.<\/p>

>> Buy the Fires Womens and Mens Slippers with Rubber Sole for $22.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

11. We\u2019d be nowhere on our travels without a portable charger. This compact Anker charger<\/a> includes USB and USB-C ports, and its 10,000mAh battery capacity qualifies it for carry-on on just about every airline.<\/p>

>> Buy the Anker Power Bank (PowerCore 10K),Compact Travel-Ready 10,000mAh Battery Pack for $23.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

12. Keep your luggage secure while allowing TSA inspectors to open it without needing to cut through standard locks with this set of two TSA-compatible locks<\/a>.<\/p>

>> Buy the SURE LOCK TSA Compatible Travel Luggage Locks for $19.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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