ABOVE: Gift your favorite shutterbug (or up your Instagram game) with a travel-friendly camera from pro-pick Leica. The sleek Leica C-Lux model’s sharp picture quality, fast auto-focus, zoom lens and WiFi /Bluetooth capabilities make it ideal for capturing moments on-the-go. $1,050; en.leica-camera.com
Anyone who loves to travel knows the experience is always so much better if you have the right stuff! Here are some of our expert picks.
Secret Compartment
Available in a few sleek shades, this ingenious BPA-free Bindle Bottle has a double-walled, vacuum-insulated top portion to keep 24-ounce drinks hot or cold, plus a separate waterproof bottom compartment for hideaway keys, chargers, credit cards, lip balm and more—so you can explore with a lighter load. $39; bindlebottle.com
Jet Setter
This sleek ODE Verde Jet Set travel kit includes shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body wash and bar soap in TSA-friendly 2-ounce bottles, with a full-size lip balm made with olive oil, cocoa butter and a touch of peppermint essential oil. Take California hydration with you wherever your busy life leads. $35; mcevoyranch.com/ode-natural-beauty
Clean + Green
Clovertree’s roster of clean, green and potent ingredient-packed skincare features a number of travel-friendly products that make being on the road a little more pleasant. Pick a few to create your own custom gift box: We love the Muscle Relief Balm, Relieve Me Headache and Clear Me Cold & Sinus roll-on oils, Firming Eye Cream, and Lip Scrubs. Starting at $20; clovertree.com
The Envelope, Please
This premium leather travel organizer, The Envelope, by Moral Code, is sleek, stylish and practical. It will hold your passport, and whatever else you need to find easily, when you’re traveling. $68; shop.moralcode.com
Get Organized
The Pack-it Active Essential Set includes a Pack-it Active Cube and a Pack-it Active Roll Top Shoe Sac, to help keep you organized on the road. Sets come in black, blue, gray and coral. $25; shop.eaglecreek.com
Fascia Fix on the Go
Tight muscles, chronic pain, cellulite and a host of other muscular issues are no match for Ashley Black’s Fascia Blaster products, which help “detangle” the connective tissue that holds our bodies together. Travel with the Mini 1 and Mini 2 (both with pointed tips for added trigger point therapy) or the carry-on-friendly Faceblaster and Fasciablaster Nugget. Starting at $20; ashleyblackguru.com
Electric Brush
Not only do Foreo’s colorful electronic facial brushes provide gentle deep cleansing and anti-aging massage (using T-Sonic pulsations), but they can be used with your favorite products, and are made of ultra-hygienic (and easy to clean) silicone. The pocket-sized Foreo LUNA Go defines traveling light. $99; foreo.com
Sleep Mask
Get some solid shut-eye wherever you are with the Ettitude “Five More Minutes” Eye Mask, made from 100 percent organic bamboo lyocell (aka Vegan Silk). Light cushioning helps the mask sit comfortably, while the breathable, hypoallergenic (and machine-washable) plant-based fabric keeps eyes cool and doesn’t irritate the skin. $20; ettitude.com
West Coast Inspired
Specifically Pacific clothing, an Oregon-based brand, is inspired by the wild and beautiful West Coast. Super-soft pieces are adorned in nontoxic ink with words that celebrate connecting with your environment. Everything is made in America, with some made from recycled plastic. Starting at $25; specificallypacific.com
Security Clearance
Ditch the plastic baggies and the disposable travel size minis for the Travel Kit from Nalgene. Made from the same BPA-free plastic as its celebrated water bottles, the reusable containers are designed to hold liquids, gels, medication and more. But the biggest score may be the clear pouch to hold them all. $18; nalgene.com
Yummy Bundle
Nab a travel-sized set of the Josie Maran 5-Piece Argan Body Butter Bundle famously nourishing body butters in yummy holiday scents. $36; josiemarancosmetics.com
Squeaky Clean
Straight out of Austin comes Milk + Honey, an organic skincare line. The Travel Kit, which is packed with perennial best sellers including the aluminum-free cream deodorant and mini hand purifier, is perfect for tossing in your yoga, gym or carry-on bag. Also in the kit is the Everything Oil, which is packed with almond, avocado and argan oils. Travel Set $60; milkandhoney.com
POD Person
Using NASA-researched technology, Celluma’s light therapy pads are used at spas like the one at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai to help smooth wrinkles, treat acne and alleviate muscle pain. The at-home versions can be pricey, but the new hand-sized POD is both more affordable and perfect for travel. $299; biophotas.com
Beautiful Bag
Savannah-based Satchel is beloved both for its beautiful (and practical) bags and leather goods, and for the fact that everything can be custom-ordered at no extra charge. The smart Satchel India Carry-On—which fits perfectly under the seat and holds enough for a long layover—looks stylish in a distressed leather, or a chic mix of two textures. Starting at $545; shopsatchel.com
Mix It Up
The Kinross 100 percent Cashmere Mixed Yarn Stripe Scarf is the piece you will want to take everywhere: perfect for the plane, sitting cozy by a resort fire, or staying warm and looking chic at home. $299, kinrosscashmere.com