The Experts' Carry-On: The Best of Travel Essentials

A well-packed carry-on bag is key for traveling in comfort. From plush blankets and smart electronics to rejuvenating beauty products, a stylish edit of necessities can make any journey more enjoyable. Here, Indagare reveals our favorite carry-on essentials that we don’t travel without.

Cuyana Baby Alpaca Travel Set

, $195, cuyana.com

A cozy blanket is essential for bundling up on overly air-conditioned planes, and we love this matching eye mask.

Hill House Home baby pillow, $90, hillhousehome.com These baby pillows are in a completely different league from those offered on planes, and Hill House Home's come in crisp, finely woven pillow cases.

Graymarket Bari Lilac Scarf, $44, graymarketdesign.com A light scarf like this one is perfect for staying cozy on flights and doubles a stylish accessory.

Charvet Calfskin House Slippers, $295, charvet.com These leather slippers offer comfort and support on long-haul flights.

Leica Q black anodized camera, $4,250, leica.com This compact yet powerful camera offers a high-resolution monitor for touch screen control.

ASHA scallop pouch, $145, ashabyadm.com This perfectly sized leather pouch is great for organizing small accessories in your carry-on.

Dharma Golden Age Sunglasses, $59, dharmaco.com We love these chic, well-priced glasses, which include 100% UV protection.

Infinitive All-In-One Travel Adapter, $32, walgreens.com A universal power adapter is a carry-on essential for international travelers.

Simply Gum Mint, $3, simplygum.com This all-natural chewing gum contains no preservatives or synthetic ingredients, making it perfect for alleviating ear pressure during takeoff and landing.

Shinola Medium Hard Linen Journal, $22, shinola.com A nice journal is the ultimate travel accessory, and we love this linen notebook from Shinola.

Worthwhile Sunrise Pattern notebook, $16, worthwhilepaper.com This light paper notebook has an adorable orange and pink cover.

Silvered Panama Pencil, $35, smythson.com This ultra-sleek silver metal pencil can be engraved for added style.

iPad mini, from $399, apple.com The perfect travel companion, this iPad mini offers 10 hours of battery–perfect for long flights.

Alexandra Knight Alligator Mini iPad case, $2,800, alexandraknightonline.com We love this chic alligator case for Ipad minis.

Skyroam WiFi Hotspot, $80, skyroam.com This mobile hotspot allows travelers to get online in many locations around the world without having to connect to WiFi.

Alexandra Knight Accessories Travel Bag, $185, alexandraknightonline.com The perfect size tote to carry all your necessary cosmetics, this bag can be monogrammed, and its light canvas color is easy to identify in a larger carry-on bag.

Origins Tinted Moisturizer, $38, origins.com This energizing moisturizer with SPF 40 hydrates and protects skin from harmful sun rays when flying at high altitudes.

Osea Sea Minerals Mist, $38, oseamalibu.com To combat dehydrated skin when flying, use this mist, which contains antioxidant-rich ingredients like pomegranate and resveratrol.

Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex, $125, tataharperskincare.com Packed with vitamins A, B, C, D and E, this Tata Harper treatment soothes and hydrates overworked skin.

Osmia Lip Repair, $22, osmiaorganics.com Protect your lips with this manuka honey–rich balm, which is particularly useful as an overnight treatment on long flights.

Care of Vitamins, from $5 per month, takecareof.com Prepacked with vitamins that have been tailored to your particular needs (users will conduct a survey online before receiving their order), these daily vitamin satchels are handy for travelers who want to stay healthy while on the road.

Binchotan Charcoal Standard Toothbrush (no longer available), $8 Japanese charcoal helps whiten teeth in this all-natural toothbrush.

Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Hair Brush, $150, neimanmarcus.com Maintain untangled strands with the classic boar-bristle brush.

ASHA scallop pouch, $145, ashabyadm.com This perfectly sized leather pouch is great for organizing small accessories in your toiletries bag.

Natura Bisse Diamond Lip Booster, $75, naturabisse.comBoost volume and hydration with this glossy lip treatment.

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, $30, dior.com Add a touch of color before landing with this gloss.

Les Pinceaux de Chanel Foundation Brush, $50, chanel.com Apply your favorite cream or fluid foundation with this luxe Chanel brush.

Compagnie de Provence Travel Hand Cream Mediterranean Sea, $9, compagniedeprovenceusa.com Packed with ingredients from Provence, this fragrant cream is a carry-on must-have for those prone to dry hands.

Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash travel size, $12, ursamajorvt.com Lightweight and refreshing, Ursa Major’s foaming face wash cleans without drying skin.

ProViotic Travel Pack, $15, juicepress.comThis high-quality probiotic will ensure your digestive system stays balanced when traveling.

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