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The Best Travel Accessories Under $50

By plane, train, automobile or whatever else, travel can be stressful. Ease your nerves with one of these inexpensive offerings.

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By Sean Tirman and Jack Seemer

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Sometimes you just need a change of scenery. Other times, a full-on adventure. But every type of travel brings its own set of difficulties. And while you can’t eliminate these stressors altogether, you can mitigate their impact with a well-rounded kit of gadgets, toiletries and more.

Better still, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg in order to set yourself up for success. Rather, you just need to know the right place to look for inexpensive gear that still offers quality in its construction and performance.

Multi-Output Wall Adapter

Don’t get caught without a multi-output wall adapter, which is even useful at home. This one boasts a trio of outputs, houses its own batter onboard (so you can charge even without an outlet handy) and takes up very little room in a bag or suitcase.

Super-Slim Power Bank

As it turns out, you can actually score our top portable battery charger for less than $50 — much less, actually. And you’ll still get 10000mAh of juice, which is enough to fill up an iPhone 15 Pro battery more than three times. If you’re tied to your tech, you’re going to want this accessory, as outlets are often in short supply during travel.

Refillable Toiletry Bottles

Unless you’re checking a bag and are willing to make space for it all, you can’t bring liquids on airplanes in large quantities than a few ounces. These bottles will let you stash your favorite lotions, tinctures, potions and whatever else in TSA-approved quantities, even in your carry-on.

Crossbody Bag

Whether you wear it on your hips or sling it over your shoulder, a crossbody bag lets you expand your EDC to give you quick access to travel documents, cables and whatever else you need to keep on-hand. This cleverly designed example from running brand Janji also features an external bungee system to stash an extra layer.

Smart Bluetooth Car Adapter

So long as you have a cigarette lighter in your car, you can transform your vehicle into a smart assistant with this handy device. It can connect Amazon Alexa to your Bluetooth, CarPlay and more and will let you use voice controls to access music, listen to audiobooks, get directions and it still has power ports to charge your other tech.

Hand Sanitizer You’ll Actually Want to Use

A little bit of hand sanitizer can go a long way toward staving off germs and, therefore, easing some of that stress associated with the increase in contact with others. Aesop’s is among the best you can buy, as this skincare brand knows how to make a sanitizer that’s effective but not super damaging.

Antibacterial Body Wipes

Do you ever think about how many other people touch the door handles, seatbacks, tray tables, benches, countertops and any other public surfaces you might come into contact with during travel? Keep yourself protected from germs with these body wipes that can also stand in for a true shower if push comes to shove.

Rugged Water Bottle

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Hydro Flask 32 oz Trail Series Water Bottle

A water bottle is an absolute necessity no matter what kind of adventure you’re on. Hydro Flask’s trail series was built tough enough for hardcore hikes but also light enough that it won’t weigh you down.

Apple AirTag

AirTags can help you keep track of all your small items that are easily misplaced, like your keys, phone and wallet. However, you can also use them to keep tabs on your checked suitcase, which can help you figure out where a missing bag might have gone.

Travel isn’t just stress on our bodies and minds but also our minds. And power cables are especially fragile with all the bending, twisting, yanking, etc. This cable can handle all of that punishment in stride thanks to its Kevlar exterior and durable plugs. The three-meter length ensures that even if you’re far from power, you’re not too far.

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