I Travel Nonstop—From Amazon to Luxury, 7 Useful Finds That Have Become Must-Haves for Every Flight
If there’s one person I trust to streamline a travel routine, it’s Amy Jackson. Between her polished, off-duty style and the fact that her audience knows her as an expert on luxury and Amazon travel finds, I knew I had to hit her up for advice. She’s the kind of frequent flyer who makes even the most chaotic airport experience look effortless. So when I had the chance to get a peek inside her travel habits, I was less interested in the outfits (for once) and more focused on the behind-the-scenes details that actually make a difference during a day at the airport or in the middle of a trip.
She suggested a mix of items I deeply relate to: practical Amazon discoveries you didn’t know you needed alongside a few elevated staples that feel very on-brand for her. From smart packing strategies to the small items she swears by on every flight, these are the travel essentials that have earned a permanent spot in her routine—and, frankly, just might upgrade yours, too.
Amy Jackson's Top 3 Travel Hacks
1. Weigh Your Luggage
"Always use a luggage scale at home/when leaving the hotel—no surprises at check-in."
2. Don't Lose Any Essentials
"[I put] all my valuables (designer bags/shoes) and toiletries/makeup in my carry-on."
3. Avoid Overpacking
"Style and take pictures in all the outfits you plan to wear and reference during the trip."
Amy Jackson's Must-Haves
"This gets my phone from 1% to 100% in NO TIME. I never leave home without it."
"I always put airtags in my check bags to micromanage their location."
Any perfume can come anywhere with you when you have this device.
Your toiletries deserve a little luxury.
"Tiny but mighty. The perfect sound and the charge holds all night."
"They have so many sizes and colors to choose from, and all of it is of amazing quality."
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There are tons of uses for these bags, but I find them to be especially great for travel.
Do yourself a favor and protect your toothbrush.
These eye patches are amazing. Pop them on for 10 minutes and you'll look incredibly refreshed (without even disturbing your makeup).
I was delighted to learn that collapsible water bottles are a thing (and they're perfect for travel, for obvious reasons).
The only thing better than packing cubes are compression packing cubes.
These suit all skin types and cleanse, exfoliate, soothe, and hydrate in one fell swoop.
For glowy skin on the go.
I've been using this for years and couldn't travel without it at this point.
This genius little set slides onto your suitcase handle.
An obvious essential.
Your makeup brushes deserve to be pampered.
Everything you might need (but hopefully won't) in one little pouch.
If you're traveling with a pet, you 1000% need this.
There's a lot of terrible hotel lighting out there.
A lot cheaper than hotel laundry fees.
This tiny steamer comes highly recommended by your fellow Amazon shoppers.
These are pricey, but your hair will definitely thank you.
No more oversize bag fees for you.
This unfolds to be a sturdy, full-size laundry bag.
Cute is right.
Your neighbors will thank you for not turning on the overhead light.
