It doesn’t matter if you’ve been all around the world or travel 365 days in a year; you can always take your travel game a step higher! Here’s a list of amazing travel items you never knew you needed. Now you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without these!
* This can also be filed under “Gift ideas for your friend who loves to travel but has everything!”
1. Eye mask that won’t ruin your eye make-up
No more waking up to smudgy eyes! Ok, s0 that’s not the real purpose of this contoured eye mask from Flight001, but it’s a pretty awesome bonus (at least for girls like me who can’t survive without eyeliner!) Actually, the purpose of the raised eye pads is that it allows for eye movement, which is essential for getting quality REM sleep. Plus, not only does it keeps the pressure away from your eyelids, but it also completely blocks out the light.
Now you can have your beauty sleep in flight. Literally.
2. Bag that keeps all your things within reach, in-flight
No more bending under the seat in front of you just to get that lip balm! Pack all your essentials in this Flight 001 Seat Pak and hang it on the tray table in front of you. Now you have your phone, earplugs, eye mask, make-up and everything else you need, right at your fingertips. You’ll also have one very happy seat mate who’s pleased no one’s bumping elbows with him while he’s trying to catch a wink.
3. Ultra-comfy neck pillow that shrinks into the size of an apple
If you can’t be bothered with the usual inflatable or microbead-filled neck pillows, you’ll wanna give this Cabeau Evolution Pillow a shot. It has an ergonomic design and 360 degree support so it’s comfy whether your head rests on the left, right or even forward.
And wait. Before you say it’s too bulky, wait til’ you see how small it can shrink into! The deluxe travel case it comes with compresses the neck pillow to ¼ its size for packing. Definitely your best friend during a long flight.
4. Nail clippers that you can put in your carryon
Backpackers rejoice! If you prefer not to travel with checked-in luggage, you’ll love these nail clippers. There are certain airports that prohibit bringing nail clippers on board because they are considered sharp objects. (I’ve personally had this experience years back) But these Go Travel nail clippers were specifically designed for that purpose so there’s no need to worry about the airport staff confiscating your precious clipper.
And in case you’re wondering if the product is any good, you can rest in the fact that it’s not only ergonomic, but also has an integrated nail-file to complete your grooming needs.
5. Packing cube with dual compartments that separates clean from dirty clothes
Been using them for almost a year already and I still love my Spacepaks. Not only do they save space, but the Flight001 Spacepak packing cube for clothes has 2 compartments that neatly separates clean from dirty clothes! Before having this, we’d usually just dump all our dirty clothes in a giant drawstring bag. So we always end up with a giant ball of clothes that we can’t fit back on our luggage. Now, that problem is a thing of the past!
While we’re at the subject, why don’t you step up your packing game as well and get all these labelled bags for your other things? Yes, they look nice but they will also save you the trouble of rummaging through your entire luggage just to find that one last pair of socks. Trust me, it happens.
6. RFID Blocking passport holder that can carry 4
Specifically wonderful for parents traveling with kids, this passport holder from Travelon can neatly carry 4 at a time. It also conveniently protects all the passports and your cards at the same time from identity theft. Because do you really wanna risk the hassle of having to report and cancel credit cards while you’re abroad? I didn’t think so!
Bonus: there’s also a pen holder in the middle so you won’t ever forget having a pen again for all those immigration forms you have to write. Moms, you are welcome!
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GIVEAWAY CONTEST:
Can’t wait to grab your hands on all of these? Together with Flight 001 Philippines, I’m giving away Flight 001 GC’s worth 500php each to 10 (yes, TEN!) winners! How? Tell us on the comments below which of these you’d love to have the most and why! Then, head on over to Instagram and make sure you follow me @sheenalovessunsets and Flight 001 @flight001ph!
Open to all Metro Manila residents as prizes will be claimed at Ayala Malls the 30th. Contest is from September 24-October 1, 2017 only so join now!
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All items mentioned are available at Flight 001 Philippines. Visit your nearest Flight 001 store in the Philippines at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Ayala Malls the 30th, Ayala Center Cebu, Robinson’s Magnolia and Northpoint Bacolod. Visit them on Facebook @flight001Ph.
66 Comments
Nancy
September 24, 2017 at 2:13 pmAn eye mask that doesn’t ruin your eye makeup is genius! I found having a neck pillow being super useful because I would accidentally doze off in the plane and wake up with neck pain. This was a complete life saver :).
Haha, my coworker said his gf, who is a flight attendant would always get requests for nail clippers on the plane. Thanks for sharing
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2017 at 9:49 pmHey Nancy, yes the eye mask is super genius! Hehe. And the nailclippers!!! Haha that’s funny!!
Carmina Ilang-Ilang
September 24, 2017 at 6:52 pmHi! I’d love to have the most is the Spacepaks because when travelling I try my best to fit all my things on one bag only thats why sometimes I forgot to bring extra small bag for dirty clothes. Thus, this Spacepak is a great help for someone like me which does not only save space but also has a compartments for dirty clothes.?
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2017 at 9:49 pmThanks for sharing Carmina! Yes the Spacepaks are amazing!!
Normi A
September 24, 2017 at 7:52 pmThe packing cubes would def come handy when packing for my upcoming Japan trip. ????
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2017 at 9:50 pmYaaay, I personally love these myself!
Christine Arias
September 24, 2017 at 7:54 pmI would like to have the packing cube ???? because I am super oa OC mom who never get happy unless everything is organize ????
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2017 at 9:50 pmHaha I’m only OC when it comes to packing so I can relate!
Lea Javier
September 24, 2017 at 9:53 pmFor me its the neck pillow, i always travel with my 1 year old son, its a best help for me to have a comfortable position in the plane…
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2017 at 10:03 pmThe neck pillow is super helpful for sure!
Apple Estrada
September 24, 2017 at 11:22 pmEyemask for me! I feel like its an essential not only for flights but also for everyday use! Would love to get one of those fancy ones but I am too cheap to get one myself. Haha
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:58 amYes it’s so worth it!
jenny bartolome
September 25, 2017 at 12:20 am#1 and #6 is so cool.. I never knew there was such an eyemask..so cool it wont ruin my makeup!! The group passport holder is useful for my family too..it’s easy for me to spot if Im missing a passport..plus it’s an rfid!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:52 amHi Jenny, yes super helpful! I love the eyemask too!
Tin
September 25, 2017 at 12:27 amAll are super helpful Sheena!!! ???
I would love best the spacepaks / packing cubes (OC when packing my stuff hihi)
Then seatpak (andun na lahat and so organized!) Last yung pillow and eye mask (for sleeping and taking naps zzzzz) :))
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:52 amYou need to get everything then!! Haha!
Yssa Belle
September 25, 2017 at 12:43 amFor me i like the nail clippers, because my nails grow so fast, so i must bring it whenever we need to go on a trip so i dont need to bite my nails like a child to trim it hahaha..
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:49 amYou should definitely get these then!! Heehee!
Mary Joy Rubido
September 25, 2017 at 3:36 amI would like to have the packing cube. I love to organize things when travelling, however, after an exhausting trip, like you, I just dump my things in my bag then find out later that it doesn’t fit anymore. Also, instead of enjoying the remaining hours of my stay in the place, I spent time repacking my things. What a hassle! I’m pretty sure the Flight 001 Spacepak packing cube will make my upcoming trip to Japan more fun and hassle-free. OMG! Can’t wait to spend my first autumn!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:50 amHi Mary Joy, you’ll definitely find the Spacepaks handy on your next flight then!
Eya
September 25, 2017 at 6:29 amI find everything useful! :))
However, what I need in my travel game right now are the Neck Pillow and Seat Pak. Prefers the neck pillow most because our upcoming flight is scheduled at midnight, thus to fall asleep is inevitable.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:49 amI know what you mean!! I just got a new pillow for myself as well!
Joanna Lee
September 25, 2017 at 7:00 amI’d love the packing cube with dual compartments! Like who would not want that! I always end up having to take out all my clothes just to find that socks or underwear. Also who would not want to see things organized right? (well okay not everyone) but it’s always better that way
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 8:58 amYes the packing cubes are one of my favorites as well!!
Kim Go
September 25, 2017 at 8:59 amI would love to get a hand on that shrinking neck pillow! Everyone knows how hard it is to sleep on a long haul flight in our regular Economy seats and how hard it is to bring around a bulky neck pillow during trips, which is why this is the perfect tool for a fuzz free trip! ????
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:17 amYes!! I love these too!!
Analyn Cue
September 25, 2017 at 9:14 amHi Sheena, for me the most useful among the 6 would be the passport holder 😀 I totally agree with the convenience of having all your important docs in 1 place, especially when filling out the immigration forms etc., the easy access pen is really helpful too, saving time from having to rummage through my bag haha! And the worry-free thought that you’re safe from identity theft with the RFID blocking feature is a major plus!
Side note, I really enjoy following your blog and IG stories, specially of Luke and his amusing reactions 😀
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 2:46 pmHi Analyn, yes that’s definitely super helpful! And thanks for keeping up with us on our (and Luke’s) adventures!! Hehe.
Marie roque
September 25, 2017 at 9:50 amLooove all the items !!
but i the top 2 items i love the most are
1.seat pak coz its an essential for a mom like me with 2 toddlers so il have all my personal things within my reach instead of grabing my bag somewhere under the chair together with my baby bag…hehe
2.Passport holder —super perfect for our family of 4 !!!
goodbye to putting all our passports in a pouch with our IT printout and turns out to be so bulky 
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 2:46 pmHi Marie! The passport holder’s really perfect for your family!! And the seatpak too!
elibel
September 25, 2017 at 11:50 amwhen i saw your ig account before i immediately follow it because it inspired me to travel without hassle. so i love the Packing cubes, it motives me to pack more while also taking up less space in luggage without sacrificing organization or damaging any items. its a innovation solution that helps to conserve space that perfect to your travelling and packing needs especially when you i have a little ones.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 2:45 pmHi Elibel, thanks for the support! Yes I loove the packing cubes too!
Jenny
September 25, 2017 at 2:47 pmGosh, everything on this list is a must for me! The people who innovated on these classic travel essentials are genius.
I have to be super organized when travelling, so the packing cube WITH dual compartments is a god send. Nothing says yucky more than clean & dirty clothes mixing together. And who would’ve thought something as simple as a loop would make a world of difference? I would love to have a Seat Pak so my essentials are handy during the flight. I love that there is now a nail clipper with a rotating head, so it won’t damage other things I pack it along with. The most import thing for me when travelling is safety. The RFID blocker would give me peace of mind while looking chic. It’s one less thing to worry about when I’m on the go! Lastly, the eye mask & neck pillow look sooo comfortable, I’m sure I’ll fall asleep the instant the plane takes off.
Wishing I could have at least one, if not all of these!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:18 pmHi Jenny, I know the dilemma. Haha! I love all of them as well.
Eloisa Camacho
September 25, 2017 at 2:52 pmI would like to have the Cabeau Evolution Pillow. It makes me all giddy by just imagining that it can shrink to 1/4 its size and still can provide support & comfort. No more bulky pillows during traveling that you might accidentally drop and step on. I cringe with the thought of using it in contact with my face even though napagpag ko na >. <
I would also like to get Spacepaks for my husband. I love that its labeled. Won't confuse which pack is for worn clothes. Right now I improvise by using ziplocks & plastic bags which turn out to be not environment friendly. I feel so bad.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:19 pmYes it’s so convenient bec it shrinks to 1/4 its size!!
Eunice
September 25, 2017 at 7:58 pmHi! At first glance, the passport holder with RFID catches my attention. For me, this is the most useful, because I am the one holding my family’s passport everytime we travel. I can put all our passports in one passport holder without needing to place it somewhere else in my bag. Our documents will also be very safe with it.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:17 pmDefinitely useful if you’re the one assigned to hold all the passports!! Hehe
Janelle
September 25, 2017 at 8:29 pmDefinitely the passport holder! Security is key and nowadays, you can’t be too careful!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:17 pmThat’s so trueee!!!
Daina
September 25, 2017 at 8:37 pmHi????. Everything is a must have. But spacepaks are everyone’s most needed esp. to the OC travellers like me. I want everything to put in place. Everything is sorted in to its category. I hate spending much time looking misplaced item. Organizers like these are my most needed item from @flight001ph. I love organizers plus the labels on it???? I would love to pack my things for my next travel if I would win.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2017 at 9:19 pmHi Daina, you can’t have too many organizers, am I right? 😉
Monique Galang
September 25, 2017 at 11:27 pmThere’s so much things i need when i travel. Because i only bring #2 whenever i travel hehe. Didn’t know that a nail cutter is a must..
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2017 at 9:36 amIt’s a must if you’re traveling for a long time!
Hazel
September 26, 2017 at 11:26 amThe packing cubes are definitely my must-have when traveling. I don’t know how to pack light that’s why I need packing cubes to keep my stuff organized.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2017 at 11:21 pmYes I cannot pack without them!
Zara Peralta
September 26, 2017 at 2:46 pmSpacepak is definitely a travel must-have! Whether I’m travelling abroad or going on weekend vacations, this will be the answer to my messy luggage. I believe this can even fit on my travel backpack! Usually, I just roll my clothes and put the dirty ones on plastic bags
Hope i can get my hands on these and save my self from all the clutter and the environment from the plastic bags i use!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2017 at 11:22 pmNow you can roll and put them inside the Spacepaks! Hehe!
Dianne T
September 26, 2017 at 4:27 pmI would love to have the Spacepaks packing cube! I love shopping abroad. It gets embarrassing when I suddenly need to unload some weight off my luggage at the check-in counter because it’s over by a couple of Kgs of shopped goods, and all my things inside is a mess for everyone to see. Trust me, I’ve seen all the judgmental stares.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 26, 2017 at 11:22 pmDianne, you should get one of those expandable bags for extra purchases! They have that in Flight001 too!
Marcie
September 27, 2017 at 1:09 amthe eye mask and neck pillow are must-haves for me who use the flight time to get some shut-eye.
Eena
September 27, 2017 at 2:51 amThe packing cube looks great! Whenever I travel, I find that separating my clothes can be so frustrating – I usually end up bringing a plastic bag for the dirty clothes. Definitely gonna look into that little cube.
Tracey
September 27, 2017 at 9:09 amGreat post! I can say the cabeau travel pillow is awesome – I have one.
I’d love those packing cubes! I travel with a carry on only and the assorted sizes would make my OCD so happy to organize my carry on to the max!
Maricel De Leon
September 27, 2017 at 11:13 pmI would love to have the packing cubes because our family loves to travel and it will be easy for me to pack my kids clothes and other things neatly.
Ann Margaret Silva
September 27, 2017 at 11:56 pmI want the packing cubes with dual compartment since I want to be organized as much as possible when packing. And the dual compartment is useful for me since I’m having a hard time separating the laundry from the clean ones! ????
Astrid Reburiano
September 28, 2017 at 8:27 amI want the packing cubes! such a brilliant idea! no more carrying of eco bags for dirty clothes.
Fads
September 30, 2017 at 10:27 amThese are all essentials. Would love to purchase some of these since I will be traveling in coming days.
Thanks for sharing these items I never knew I needed on my traveling.
Unisse Chua
September 30, 2017 at 12:31 pmI love everything! I have one of Flight001’s Spacepak packing cubes for clothes but I would love to own a set because it’s so easy to use and it really does keep everything organized! The best packing tool to have!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 1, 2017 at 8:00 amYou should get more!! 😀
Melody Tan
October 1, 2017 at 7:22 pmNail clippers that I can put inside my carry on baggage without getting worried that it would be confiscated. Didn’t know that this existed until I read this entry. Thanks for sharing.
RJ Dancel
October 3, 2017 at 6:53 pmSpacepaks or the Flight001 Seat Pack definitely!!! ?? Bobby, Ynigo and I travel to so many places and we’re always sabaw when it comes to packing. I dont think we’re as organized but I know these packing essentials is something that will change our travel experiences!!! Thanks Sheena for posting this!! I’ll visit them next time. Let’s go together!
*Also, I realized hindi pumasok yung comment ko the last time huhuhu. Internet connection ko siguro.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 4, 2017 at 9:03 amAWW. YES! Let’s go together next time!!!
Kim
October 6, 2017 at 6:54 amHow interesting! I have seen that first eyemask before and I had no idea it was so you woudn’t smudge your make up! How smart! I love the idea of separating your clean and dirty clothes in the luggage. I will have to buy one, since I missed the contest.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 6, 2017 at 8:34 amHi Kim, you should get both!! Very useful!
Susie @ Mile High Dreamers
October 6, 2017 at 9:00 amThe eye mask that doesn’t mess up your make up is so amazing! We bought those for our Italy flight and it was SO nice.
But I think the item I’d love the most is the clothing one to separate dirty from clean! That’s GENIUS! I always feel so weird about having all my gross dirty clothes mixed in with my clean ones, especially when we’re hopping around locations. This would be a game changer!