Refer to this list whenever you need an inexpensive gift for the frequent travelers on your list. These luggage accessories make the travel experience easier, safer or a little more enjoyable. From Van Gogh-inspired luggage handles to pretty world map laundry bags to an accessory that turns your suitcase into a mug, you’ll only spend 8 to 40 dollars for these gifts.
Cup holder for luggage
As I waited around the airport on my last trip, I watched a woman buy a cup of coffee, open a side compartment of her hard luggage to reveal a built-in cup holder, and stack her drink. I inquired about the bag and found out it was a Wrangler 20 inch carry with a cup holder on the cabinet (about $64). That’s great, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend anyone buy a new bag just to hold cups. It turns out that you don’t have to with accessories like Luggage cup holder on top which you can add to your carry-on baggage.
This durable accessory is made of water-resistant Oxford fabric with adjustable Velcro straps. It fits luggage with dual handles that are at least 5.12 inches wide and no more than 8 inches wide. You use the Velcro straps to adjust the fit of the cup holders on the handlebars. (Note: You can use this cup holder with a “T” luggage handle with a bar.)
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One side of the cup holder can hold two drinks (in cups with a maximum diameter of 3.35 inches), while a zippered pocket on the opposite side can hold two phones, tickets or other items. other small. The two small mesh pockets are ideal for things like a pack of gum, mint rolls, a headphone case, or other small items. For around $16 this could be a solution for travelers who need to keep their hands free while keeping their drinks on hand as they spin around the airport.
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Close the water bottle cap
More and more airports and transit hubs are installing water stations so travelers can refill their own bottles. This reduces the need to pay for water and dispose of single-use bottles. these 22 ounces collapsible water bottles from Nomader Features a leak-proof screw cap and is made from shatterproof silicone. Its materials are free of BPA, BPS, PVC, phthalates, lead and latex.
You can pick up this bottle in a variety of colors — navy, green, red, orange, purple, gray, black, and white — for about $36.
Portable digital luggage scale
If you are someone who loves to shop wherever you travel, you may come home with more than what you have left. That means you may also have been worried once or twice about the possibility of an overweight suitcase when checking in at the airport on your return trip. Here portable scale from Freetoo helps accurately gauge the weight of your luggage so you can determine if last-minute shuffling is needed before heading back to the airport.
Since it weighs a little over 3 ounces, you won’t have to worry about saving this baby room in your luggage. It can easily slip into a corner or crevice of your checked bag, hand luggage or even handbag. The CR2032 battery, like the one found in many watches, powers this scale.
The scale’s LCD display is large and easy to read. What I like is that once the weight “stabilizes” during the measurement, the scale “locks” it in, so you don’t have to rush through these weighings. The maximum scale that can be measured is 110 pounds and it measures in tenths of a pound. It also has a tare function, so you can use the scale to weigh a container, then reset the scale to zero and load the container, so you only need to weigh the containers in it.
For best results, use the one-handed balance to weigh items up to 30 pounds. Use two hands if weighing objects between about 30 and 110 pounds. With 4 1/2 star reviews from nearly 22,000 Amazon customers, this luggage scale is great value for money. It cost a few cents more than $10 when I bought my red scale. The scale is also available in two colors black and silver.
Luggage handle cover with synthetic plastic
OK, I don’t need these CM Store synthetic plastic luggage handle cover, but I definitely like them. Featuring designs from famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, this is a fun way to add color to your suitcase and make it eye-catching as it appears on the baggage carousel at the baggage claim area. .
Wrapped foam neoprene handles make picking up and lifting heavy bags more comfortable. Each wrap is 5.25 inches long by 5.3 inches wide and closed with Velcro strips. You get five handle covers in the set for about $12.
Protect your suitcase against water
Sometimes, you have to check a bag or part of it shortly – even if you don’t want to. I use these waterproof PVC luggage protectors in three cases:
- When do I have to check a bag? – a nice, new bag – and I don’t want it to get dirty.
- When I get on or off the yacht and know that my bags can stay out in the elements for a bit before the porter takes them to my cabin or the next means of transport. (Believe me, I’ve seen bags get soaked as they sit on the dock as the sky opens and no one rushes to get them out of the rain.)
- When I pass through an airport that has a track record of items being stolen from bags. While a cheap plastic cover isn’t a guarantee that sticky fingers won’t get inside the bag, it’s an added nuisance and one that will slow down a bag that’s going to look great. .
This Luggage guard JenKin Available in different sizes to protect 20-, 22-, 24-, 26-, 28- and 30-inch bags. Velcro tabs keep the guards in place. Several cuts allow easy access to the bag’s handle.
A few things to keep in mind: The cutouts in the handles may not match where the handles are on your particular bag. And, depending on the size of the protective gear you order and the size of your bag, it may not fit if you expand the bag to its maximum capacity. Check the protector’s measurements before you decide to buy. These protectors range in price from about $10 to $18, depending on the size chosen.
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TSA . compatible luggage lock
If you check baggage, you may want to add a padlock to further secure your possessions. If you go that route, be sure to purchase a TSA-compatible key. These locks are available from specific manufacturers with defined specifications so that Transportation Security Administration officials can open them with a master key. This is necessary when the TSA feels it is necessary to inspect the contents of a re-inspected shipment that is not currently in its owner but is instead en route to or from the aircraft. If you don’t want your bag buckles cut, use a TSA-approved product, such as these from Secure lock.
Cable style locks are factory set to have a 0-0-0 combination, but you can easily set it to any three-digit code of your choice. Just have a pen ready to lock and don’t leave it at 0-0-0 or use 1-2-3. Made of zinc alloy with a stainless steel hard lock mechanism, these hard buckles include a pop-up indicator to let you know when your bag has been opened after leaving your company.
The lock and cable are 4.1 inches long and the padlock is 1.3 inches wide. The cable itself is 5.7 inches. One lock costs about $8, two packs about $13, and a pack of six about $36. The padlock is available in black, orange, hot pink and electric blue.
Travel size laundry bag
I had to buy Kikkerland Travel large laundry bag for world map design. I travel solo for work and this is just what I need to separate dirty clothes from clean clothes during my short trips. I say short trips because this bag is small, about 22 x 16 inches, and won’t hold your laundry after a week-long trip. But it is beneficial for overnight trips as well as for trips lasting two or three nights.
Made of polyester fabric, the bag has a drawstring at its opening so you can pull it back as needed. It folds up into a small bag (about 6 x 0.4 x 5 inches) when not in use and weighs a little over an ounce. A carabiner clip attaches to a pre-sewn fabric loop so you can easily hang the bag on a hook or hook in your hotel room. A bag costs about $8 while a set of four costs around $20.
Luggage straps
They are not sexy but it would be wise to travel with a few luggage straps. They can be invaluable if you have a suitcase zipper problem and need an extra method to keep your bags closed. They also come in fun colors that will make it easy to find your luggage in a sea of suitcases at the baggage claim.
This luggage belt available in rainbow, blue, pink and bright green colors. They are 70.86 inches long x 1.96 inches wide with locking pins. Each strap is adjustable and fits horizontally on cases from 18 to 32 inches or vertically up to 22 inches. The set also comes with four color-matched luggage tags. A pack of two runs around $8 while a pack of four is around $10.
Waterproof shoe bag
I hate packing clean things next to things that might get dirty, so these extra-large shoe bags are one of my favorite packing accessories. Measuring 17.1 inches long x 10.2 inches wide x 7 inches high, you can pack your apartment, sneakers, water shoes, sandals, hiking boots and more in these bags . (For large men’s shoes, you may have to pack each in a separate bag.) The bag is made of polyester-composite mesh, which is translucent so you can easily see which shoes are in the bag. anyway – no need to open the bag to find something. You are looking.
Note: Although the manufacturer claims these bags are “waterproof”, I don’t think that’s accurate. The bags are water resistant but because each bag has a zipper, they are waterproof. But these bags will keep your shoes safe from drops and minor spills.
Rotkfst . Shoe Bag Washable so as soon as you return from a trip, take your shoes out of your luggage and throw these bags in the laundry. Three extra-large bags cost about $25 while a five-pack costs around $40. The bags are available in beige, black and gray.
TSA approved large clear toiletry bag
This is an inexpensive gift for any new traveler. It solves the problem of how to pack those toiletries in approved containers for compliance. TSA . Rule 3-1-1. Each liquid you bring through a TSA checkpoint must come in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (“3”), all containers must be placed inside a one-quart clear plastic bag (“1 “) and only one plastic bag per passenger. bag(“1”).
Here set of wobe includes a quarter-size (7.9 x 6.3 x 2.3 inch) clear plastic ziplock carrying case, one pump bottle, one spray bottle, one hose, two squeeze bottles and two vials small. Fill the containers that best fit the products you want to take with you on your trip, whether it’s shampoo and conditioner, perfume, or facial moisturizer. The bottles all have a capacity of 1.8 fluid ounces while the tube can hold 1 fluid ounce and the vials hold 0.18 fluid ounces each.
To ease the filling process, the kit comes with a small funnel, spoon and “pipette” (use it to measure or transfer small amounts of liquid). The bottle is made of hard plastic, so it is not easy to squeeze to get a thick shampoo or conditioner. For those items, you may need to add a little water where you’re going to allow the product to circulate more easily. This kit costs about $12.
Pro Tip: For extra safety, cap each bottle with a kitchen plastic wrap before closing them with the caps provided. This will help ensure no leaks in transit. Just remember to remove the food wrap before use.
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