Is there a travel accessory you love?

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For on an airplane specifically. Whats one thing you bring which you couldn't live without? Whether it provides comfort or makes it easier for you to organize?

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My own blanket (I bring my blankie, but there are more grown-up alternatives).

If the flight is going to be long, I also make sure that I wear a comfortable outfit and have comfortable socks to put on during the flight. And I also bring moisturizers for hands, face, and lips and will carry on my toothbrush and toothpaste so I can freshen up in the morning.

I got noise-cancelling headphones for Christmas and am excited to try them out.

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Eye mask!

[rosetyler]

My inflatable neck pillow. I also have a carry-on bag that has great inner pockets, so it's easy to organize the stuff I want to have easily accessible - ear plugs, hand creme, books, tablet, etc. I also never fly without my noise canceling headphones.

[catbus]

Gadget-wise, my Kindle.
Otherwise? I love a large cardigan that can kind of function as a blanket. Or if the plane is warm, can be balled up and used as a pillow.

[Brie]

Lululemon Stride jackets. They are warm, but not too warm, and perfect for layering because you never know if the plane is going to be hot or cold. They also have zipper pockets to stash your boarding pass in so you don't lose it.

Also, my Kindle.

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I second the Kindle and comfy cardigan. If it's a long flight, water bottle (bring it through security empty and fill it up in waiting area).

[mrssandro]

Earbuds

iPad is also equally important.

[bunnysmom]

Lip balm, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, tissues.

A good boarding bag is essential too. Last week I bought this one from Samsonite: shop.samsonite.com/Samsonite-Quantum-Checkpoint-Friendly-Laptop/dp/B003H9M9C8
I haven't used it yet, but it seems great and really useful for TSA check, because you don't need to take out your laptop.

[winnied]

Thick socks and a scarf/pashmina. My feet get so cold and it's a nice comfort to have. The scarf/pashmina helps keep me warm and I can use it as a small pillow.

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Jan 11, 2013 12:42:00 GMT -5 catbus said:

Otherwise? I love a large cardigan that can kind of function as a blanket. Or if the plane is warm, can be balled up and used as a pillow.

A DKNY cozy is perfect for that:

www.dkny.com/women/shop-by-category/the-dkny-cozy/

[rikki]

Dress in layers. I usually wear leggings, a long t-shirt, and some sort of longer cardigan with a scarf. LLL is good, too.

I usually bring these fluffy socks and put them on after takeoff: shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-butter-slipper-socks-3-for-24/3030667

Lip balm and lotion are necessary.

[mskitkat]

Noise canceling headphones. Hands down the best thing for flying. The couple times I forgot them gave me such a headache later.

[raangoli]

Comfortable shoes that are easy to take on/off for longer flights since I hate wearing shoes that long. I have started to wear my compression socks on longer flights too to help with circulation.

A neck pillow and/or a pashmina like others have mentioned as well as an eye mask.

If I won't be getting one, I will bring an old amenity kit from first/business class and all the stuff that usually has inside.

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Dramamine, Xanax, and an iPod

[rikki]

Jan 11, 2013 12:49:06 GMT -5 v said:

Jan 11, 2013 12:42:00 GMT -5 catbus said:

Otherwise? I love a large cardigan that can kind of function as a blanket. Or if the plane is warm, can be balled up and used as a pillow.

A DKNY cozy is perfect for that:

www.dkny.com/women/shop-by-category/the-dkny-cozy/

That sweater has fascinated me for over a year. Maybe I'll finally get one.

[emilyinchile]

Another vote for noise-cancelling headphones. My Kindle or something to read comes a close second, and I always have lotion, chapstick and an emery board.

[y4m]

I always travel in a zippable fleece with zippable pockets that I can keep my phone, credit card, and chapstick in. Inflatable neck pillow and ambien for red eyes. And my nook, plus a magazine for takeoff and landing.

[mbcdefg]

I bought this Fossil bag in 2010 for a trip to the U.K., and it was a great "personal item" carryon for the plane plus a nice handbag for walking around London so I didn't have to pack a separate handbag. Mine was a different color/pattern: www.polyvore.com/product_fossil_marlow_top-zip_cross-body/thing?id=15048799

And I've had a black Old Navy yoga jacket for years that I constantly wear, especially when traveling. It's a full zip-up and has two pockets that also zipper so I feel safe putting my phone or whatever in them.

I bring a pashmina with me on planes to use as a pillow/blanket, and I always have chapstick, a small tube or tin of hand lotion, tissues, aspirin, and some kind of mints with me. A pen is handy for filling out customs forms.

If we go overseas again I want to get a Kindle and maybe a nicer camera. And I've never used this but I bookmarked it when someone from here said it's useful for traveling: www.amazon.com/Evian-Mineral-Water-Spray-10oz/dp/B001RO8MNK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1XO2KEQLW9OB1&coliid=I24L71IQC10DZ4

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Lip balm, scarf, iPad, headphones, gossip magazines (for when electronics need to be turned off), mints or gum, watch.

[y4m]

Ooh I got this for Christmas!

www.amazon.com/Vapur-Element-Collapsible-Water-Bottle/dp/B007NM3MFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357929640&sr=1-1&keywords=vapur

I haven't flown with it yet though, but it fits in my bag nicely.

[kateross]

A tote or a backpack, to store my sneakers, socks, and cardi, etc. For when I get hot/cold.

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Jan 11, 2013 12:57:40 GMT -5 rikki said:

Jan 11, 2013 12:49:06 GMT -5 v said:

A DKNY cozy is perfect for that:

www.dkny.com/women/shop-by-category/the-dkny-cozy/

That sweater has fascinated me for over a year. Maybe I'll finally get one.

I have two. I'm wearing one today because I'm disgustingly sick and this is the closest I can feel to being in bed while at work

If you get one, get the metal ring doohickey too -- gives you many more wrapping options.

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I really love my Lo & Sons bag. I can fit a ton of stuff in in and know it will still fit under the seat--I love not having to worry about overhead space.

And my Bose noise cancelling headphones, but they broke, so I need to find a more budget friendly version.

[ESF]

The big thing for me that hasn't been mentioned yet in this thread is the neutrogena facial cleanser wipes, particularly for red-eyes. So nice to be able to wash my face before I get off the plane.

[ESF]

Jan 11, 2013 13:40:53 GMT -5 y4m said:

Ooh I got this for Christmas!

www.amazon.com/Vapur-Element-Collapsible-Water-Bottle/dp/B007NM3MFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1357929640&sr=1-1&keywords=vapur

I haven't flown with it yet though, but it fits in my bag nicely.

Love it. I hate getting on a long flight without a bottle of water, but I hate having to buy overpriced Dasanis before boarding.

[wanderlustfoodie]

Cashmere-lined slippers and noise-cancelling headphones.

[audry80]

IPad, Chapstick, and sanitizing wipes. I wipe my seat and tray down... But I am a germaphobe. Snacks to eat during the flight. A

[heliocentric]

I always bring:

-an inflatable travel pillow (mine has a removable cover that is soft and can be washed. I can deflate it quickly so it doesn't take much space)

-Kindle and MP3 player. Kindle is loaded with a variety of books because I find some hard to get into on a plane.

-snacks (granola, nuts, fruit, possibly cheese or PB & crackers, Arbonne protein shakes for emergencies, altoids, ginger chews because they are good and I sometimes get queasy on descent.)

-refillable water bottle

-headphones & adapater/splitter so you can use them in for the in-flight movies

-lip balm

-face powder and/or blotting papers

-toothbrush & paste for long flights, unless it's supplied

-socks or ballet-type slippers

-blanket or wrap sweater (or my nanopuff jacket, if I'm taking that)

-I also like to bring a pen & notebook because flying makes me think of lists and feel like writing diary entries. Things I never do normally.

-eyemask

-all above stuffed into a bag that can fit under my seat

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Just a book:)