Daily Drop's Favorite Travel Accessories

After logging hundreds of thousands of miles, the Daily Drop team knows what’s actually worth packing. Shop our personal travel favorites — tested through airports, trains, delays, and all. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, these essentials will make every trip easier, smoother, and a little more enjoyable.

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The Bigger Carry-On

Away

We both LOVE this bag! It somehow fits everything we need, still counts as a carry-on, and comes with a lifetime warranty, which makes it even better.

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🧳 Kara and Nate's Carry-On

Carry-On Suitcase

LEVEL8

Sometimes, you just need more than a backpack for your trip! This carry-on is super sleek and sturdy — so not only will you look good rolling it through the airport, but you'll know your belongings will always be protected with its hard-shell aluminum frame.

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🧳 Tiffany's Favorite Carry-On

24L Travel Backpack

Cotopaxi

This Cotopaxi has literally been my ride or die luggage for the past fews years. It's super durable, it feels light even when fully packed and it still counts as a "personal item" on budget airlines, which is not the case for all Cotopaxi backpacks. If you're looking for a new backpack for travel (or just for life), this is a great option!

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🎒 McKay's Travel Backpack

The Original Unisex Adventure Belt

Arcade

This belt is a must-have on the road — it's lightweight, super comfortable, and the non-metal buckle means I can breeze through TSA screenings.

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👖 Mike's must-pack belt

28L Travel Backpack

Thule

The Thule Aion backpack is my go-to option when I don't plan on traveling with a carry-on suitcase. It's expandable to 32L, which offers 15% more packable space (yay!), and its main divider feature allows you to unzip it fully just like a suitcase — perfect for easy packing.

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🎒 Tiffany's Travel Backpack

325 Power Bank

Anker

This portable charger is a lifesaver on the road—its large capacity means we can charge our phones multiple times without scrambling for an outlet. It’s compact, powerful, and lets us charge two devices at once, so we’re always ready for whatever the travel day throws at us.

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🔋 Mike's go-to portable charger

Travel Adapter

NEWVANGA

There’s nothing worse than arriving in a new country only to discover your plugs don’t fit. That’s why we always travel with this universal adapter — it covers nearly every country and keeps our devices charged no matter where we land.

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🔌 Our Go-To Universal Adapter

PRVKE Photography Travel Backpack

WANDRD

We have been carrying these backpacks for several years. They look great, carry a ton of gear, and are super durable. We’d highly recommend this bag if you’re looking for a backpack to hold camera gear as well as other essentials.

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🎥 Kara and Nate's Gear Bag

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds

Apple

Look, I used to be a Bose girl all the way, but when I'm living out of my backpack (which is usually the case), these take up way less room and still have solid noise-canceling abilities. They’ve become my go-to and make working from cafes so much sweeter.

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🎧 McKay's Favorite Earbuds

Everyday Sneakers

Allbirds

Kara and I both choose to travel with All Birds for two main reasons. First, they collapse flat which means they take up minimal space inside of your bag. Second, they’re super light and comfortable!

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👟 Kara and Nate's Travel Shoes

MacBook Pro Laptop

Apple

Always on the move, we rely on this lightweight, powerful laptop to craft newsletters and articles from anywhere. Whether on a plane, in a café, or halfway up a mountain, its battery life and performance never let us down.

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💻 Our Favorite Travel Laptop

UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46

EltaMD

This travel-sized sunscreen is perfect for staying protected on the road. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and doesn’t leave a white cast — plus, it plays nice with sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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☀️ Our must-pack sunscreen