My Travel Essentials

My go-to for 7+ years

Overnights? Check. Personal Item? Check.

The perfect size for adventurous day trips

These classic packing cubes fit into a standard clamshell carry-on like puzzle pieces

Guest at a destination wedding? This genius bag has your back.

My favorite size of these compression cubes - not too large and not too small, like Goldilocks

This bag is small, but holds a *lot*

Bring out the big guy for jeans, jumpsuits, and dresses

Now why didn't I come up with a suitcase that has a built-in closet?

This backpack helps me avoid paying Spirit and Frontier for baggage fees, and honestly? I have no notes.

I'm not 100% convinced this is really a quart bag, based on how much I can stuff inside - it holds SO much

Because your sunglasses deserve to arrive in style, too

The "I'm not a tourist, I'm a traveler" of backpacks, this one holds a lot but looks like it belongs to a city-dweller (and not someone carrying days worth of clothes inside!)

I ragged on this when it first came out, but the functionality of the pocket swayed me. I'm smitten.

Sometimes I like to skip the clamshell and go right for the "shove it all in one big space" kind of packing approach. This one keeps me in-check - while keeping me *out* of checking my luggage

Tip: Store your daily makeup in the little bag, and *tada* you're already packed!

The updated version of my favorite big leather tote

This dupe is pretty convincing, huh?

A classic for a reason - this bag holds a ton and is practically bulletproof

This one belongs to Michael, but I steal it from him on occasion

This bag checks all of my secure travel purse boxes: it has a flap closure AND a zipper (actually, it has a ton of zippers - this bag is loaded with pockets).

The only way I'm sleeping on the plane is with this blackout mask (now, if only it would quiet the screaming babies...)

Sure, it's meant for babies, but that's exactly how I want to sleep.

A just-right sized jewelry case for all your pretty things (just nothing too valuable, okay?)

Bad rental coffee maker no more - this thing makes a mean pourover

This little pouch folds up when you're done quenching your thirst

Is it a tiny version of my suitcase? Yes, yes it is.

Stop packing tons of pill bottles and decant them all into this organizer

Love my AirPods, but sometimes you need a wired pair to watch the movie on the plane. This pair is cheap and gets the job done!

A convertible purse that can be worn as a belt bag, crossbody, clutch, or shoulder bag and doesn't take up much room

For short trips, this baby holds all of my grooming needs

Sexy? No, but neither are swollen ankles

In the chaos of travel, this matching set brings a little calmness to my routine

I would never forget my trusty camera. This one is powerful for its petite size.