Packing & Organizing

Travel Shoe Organizer


Protect packed clothing from nasty shoe bottoms. Also: All three pairs go from luggage to hanging in the hotel closet in one quick move.

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Toiletry tube by GoToob


Pretty TSA-friendly silicone tubes with a wide opening, for easy filling. Select the correct contents label to display in the ID window—key, since most toiletries look the same naked. Love the little suction cup on the medium size, for sticking temporarily to tile for hands-free dispensing.

(via jacob heftmann)

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TravelSmith Convertible Duffel



Always thinking you should get one of those little pouches that unzips into a huge bag, to carry purchases on your return trip? Go for it: This nice, big duffel’s on winter clearance for less than half-price.

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Wet-proof zippered pouch Icky Bag (petite) by Petunias


To contain—or protect from—wetness in a pretty manner. Good for damp bathing suits, wet bibs, wee toiletries or small electronics. This one’s the smallest version, at just 8″ X 7″. Keep in mind that they’re all handmade, with lots of fabric patterns available.

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Garment Bag in a Pouch by Baggallini


Easy to store. Those pouches at the bottom when it’s in an unfolded state could make this a stand-alone piece for a weekend traveler with mad packing skills. Comes in periwinkle, too.

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The Transfer Bag purse organizer by JoAnn Huth


Keep it packed with your essentials so it’s easy to move—no, transfer—them from bag to bag. While you’re out sightseeing, for example, slip it into your larger tote or backpack to keep iPod, phone, camera, keys and such handy in its many pockets and slots. When you’re ready to travel lighter for, say, dinner, or a night on the town, it’s cute enough to stand on its own as a clutch. Comes with a slim attachable strap, in case you prefer an over-the-shoulder style.

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Par Avion airline cosmetics pouch by Kate Spade

Kate Spade’s alternative to the clear quart-sized Ziploc required to house liquids and gels headed through the airline security. Of course it’s trimmed in cowhide, featuring 14-karat gold-plated hardware.

From the “Gifts for Traveling Gals” round-up at On the Go with Amy.

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Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: RoadWired Scooba Skin checkpoint-friendly laptop bag

Now, finally, there are a few bags styles that can go through airport security with the laptop still in it—no more of that remove-and-place-in-a-separate-bin business. Hallelujah, right? This here is one such bag. Nice price point. Carry as pictured, or fold those handles over to one side if you prefer a simple sleeve. Also, it comes in ten colors, made with varying materials, including ultrasuede, corduroy and ripstop.

Click here for more info on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rules on checkpoint-friendly bags.

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Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: Digital luggage scale and flashlight by Travelite


Don’t let the airlines stick you with yet another fee when you’re on your way home, loaded down with goodies. It’s simple. Attach the strap to your luggage handle and lift. A red light means you’re over 50 pounds (the limit for most airlines). Green means you’re good to go. Doubles as a flashlight.

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Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: Velvet Media Bags



Keeps electronics cozy, dust-free and ready for action. Includes one bag specifically for that tangle of charging cords.

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