30 Products To Pack More Efficiently This Winter

Feb 21, 2025

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Step 1: Snag the neck pillow designed to sneakily hold several outfits.

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Promising review: "This is perfect. Whenever we travel, my kids always say, 'Make me a list of what I have to pack.' I always worry I will forget to tell them something random like underwear or pajamas...so now, I just check the boxes, they pack, and can review the list if they want to add anything." —AmyH

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in two colors and a road trip edition).

Promising review: "I love my new everywhere scarf/shawl. I purchased the silver for travel and am now wearing it almost daily. It is sooooo soft and versatile. Looks great with jeans and a sweater as a scarf. Looks really nice as a shawl with a dress or slacks and a blouse. You will love how you feel wrapped up in it on an airplane or in the car on a trip. Don’t pass up owning this great accessory. Enjoy it!" —George K.

Get it from Amazon for $46+ (available in nine colors).

It has a swiveling, tangle-free cord, too.

Promising review: "I bought this for a trip to Italy, as I didn't have a dual-voltage iron (and you can't just use a converter-adapter combination with things that heat up). I liked that it was a flat iron and curling iron combo, so I could change things up as I desired. It worked beautifully on our trip — I look nice in all my selfies ;) — and continues to work beautifully at home. In fact, I've replaced my old flat iron with this because of its versatility, and now I use this one every day. BTW, in case you are wondering, it automatically switches to the appropriate voltage, no looking for a switch or anything. You don't need to do anything but plug it in! Great product!" —Diane Field

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in black and white).

It also comes with a heat-resistant pouch for easy carrying!

Promising review: "This fits perfectly in my toiletries travel bag that I take with me as a flight attendant. Anything that comes in small size and still works well is perfect for me." —Kathy S

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Purchased for a recent trip to the UK, Croatia, and Montenegro. Doesn’t disappoint. Great for curly hair. Lightweight, small enough, and doesn’t take up lots of room. Highly recommend for international hotel travel!" —Karen and Liz

Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in seven colors).

Thermajane is a small business that specializes in thermal gear for the whole family.

Promising review: "Bought these in advance of travel to the frigid farmlands of Iowa. As a native Floridian, the prospect of -30s and -40s chilled me to my bones. Honestly, I did not have much hope these would keep me warm, but I was thrilled to be wrong. These were lightweight and comfortable to wear under my clothes, and the fleece lining was warm and soft against my skin. So glad I bought my child and self a pair; we would not have survived the holiday blizzard without these." —La Chula

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL and 15 colors).

Reviewers say it meets even Spirit and JetBlue's personal item rules and fits under airplane seats!

Promising review: "This is a perfect size backpack for traveling on a plane as your personal item, especially to international destinations. You could fit rolled-up clothes in here for another week, and it has a very handy shoe bag and tons of places for your electronics. This will be an excellent addition to my carry-on suitcase. Best purchase all year. I consider myself an expert on travel bags. I have way too many. It’s smaller than it looks but so roomy." —AP

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes and 22 colors).

This set comes with an extra large cube, large cube, medium cube, small cube, roomy shoe bag, and a laundry bag for dirty clothes!

Promising review: "The sheer amount of clothes I jammed into my carry-on with the help of these cubes was obscene. Four floor-length gowns, four pairs of shoes, business attire for four days, enough underwear for a zombie apocalypse, and toiletries/blazers. The laundry bag was super helpful for the trip home. I also left the largest cube at home because it was totally big for my carry-on size trip. Fantastic value. 10/10 recommend." —akstevie

Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 colors).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord has had major success with these:

"HELLO, I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE. Despite all the rave reviews, I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion, I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly, all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and made a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips needed them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny."

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98.

Promising reviews: "It fits in the travel bag well and packs well in a suitcase." —Carrie Weidle

"I am so pleased with this jacket! Super lightweight and keeps you plenty warm. I REALLY love the pocket on the front which holds my cellphone comfortably and the bonus pockets on the inside. Love it!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $63.97 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and in nine colors).

Each pack comes with three packets, and they're tiny enough to easily slide into the side of any toiletry bag,

Promising review: "I have taken these packets on travels worldwide. They are small and fit in my bag. They are good for a wash in a sink or wash bag... Glad to have them. They don't leak either." —Barbara Jefferson

Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.93.

Promising review: "Love this clothesline! We take this with us on resort vacations. It's nice to be able to wash out swimsuits, etc., and hang them to dry every day so they don't smell after days of nonstop ocean fun. This one is nice because you don't need clothespins, and it stretches pretty far. I could hang up two kid's swimsuits, two kid's rash guards, two adult swimsuits, and two adult rash guards, and I still had room for more. This is a must if you take any tropical vacation where it's humid and hard for clothes to dry out." —Haley G

Get it from Amazon for $11.50.

Promising review: "I love this pouch and have actually purchased a black and pink one. The black one I use for my tech cords when traveling and the pink one I use for my makeup when traveling. Since I travel a lot, it is important to not have a lot of bulky stuff, so this pouch works great for my makeup as well." —Becky Meng

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "Probably the best $13 I've spent on anything. If you travel a lot, especially internationally, this is a must-have because you have every kind of adapter on one plug and don’t have to worry about constantly buying a certain adapter every time you travel to a different country. This has it all." —Abby Graumann

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "My husband and I have different phones with different charging ports. This was great for our international travel and limiting the number of cords we needed to carry. Was useful during travel for charging both devices and for charging other family members' devices as well. Quick charging as well." —veronicawhite

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "I bought this for myself and have also given it as a gift three times. It’s one of those little things that makes your life that much better when you’re traveling. It works perfectly, and my devices connect to it super easily and charge quickly. It packs up so nice and small and is 100% worth the money." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I purchased this box for a weekend getaway. In the past I have just thrown all of my jewelry into little makeup bags, but then everything gets tangled and disorganized. I love that this box keeps everything organized and leaves all my necklaces tangle free!" —Dogmom206

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "I am a terrible flyer who recently took the red-eye from Dubai to Chicago (15 hours). The Trtl Pillow was a mini lifesaver! I was able to comfortably rest my head on the support and felt warm enough to actually doze off....a rare accomplishment for this skittish flyer. The Velcro works wonderfully with regard to adjustment, and I liked wrapping the fabric around my mouth and nose. Sort of felt cozy...even if I did look like a ninja in a neck brace! Overall, this product has changed the way that I fly, and I am so thankful for this invention and the opportunity to support a small company with big ideas." —S.Viruly

Get it from Amazon for $64.99 (available in four colors).

Check out a TikTok showing how someone used a similar neck pillow to just take that and a personal item onto a RyanAir flight that was charging for hand luggage.

Promising review: "I travel a lot and try to use Spirit, which, as we know, charges extra fees. I put three days' worth of clothes in this and had room to spare. Freed up space in my computer bag for bulky items. One thing: it is definitely larger than a typical neck pillow. I attach it to my computer bag, and nobody has said anything." —david

Get it from Amazon for $49.95.

Using the atomizer is easy: Simply unscrew the cap to your perfume bottle, place the perfume nozzle into the hole at the bottom of the atomizer, and pump the perfume inside.

Promising review: "This product is great for smaller bags or for going on vacation. It works well and hasn't leaked. I've had these for about a year now and would still get more. They look exactly like the photos and work well. Would get again." —Angelena

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six color combos).

Promising review: "I bought two straps to use for my trip. It was so worth it! It held my family's light jackets and kid's travel neck pillow. We also used it to hold our water bottles on our hikes. I wish I knew about these sooner!" —Lisa H

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in six colors and multipacks).

Promising review: "We are a family of seven, and this held all of our bathroom supplies for a weekend trip. This is a must-have for traveling. The best feature is it being able to hang up on a robe hook or the back of a door. It frees up hotel sinks and keeps you well organized." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and in 11 colors).

This "daily routine" set includes four flex medium and three flex small Capsules.

BTW you can also get sets with labeled tiles for hair care and skincare!

Cadence is an AAPI woman-owned small business that was founded by Steph Hon with the goal of eliminating single-use travel-sized plastics. The containers are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic.

Promising review: "I am a chronic over-packer with a tendency to jam-pack my toiletries bag with anything and everything I mistakenly THINK I need to bring on a trip with me. Not only does this reel me in to bring what I actually need in compact, beautiful containers, but these vessels also stay together with the greatest ease and keep my essential products ready to go for my next trip. No more buying wasteful travel-size cosmetics. The best part is they seal so well and just live in my travel bag, so I know all my creams and soaps are ready to go for my next getaway. Thanks, Cadence, for helping me keep it all together!" —Amazon Customer

Get the daily routine set from Amazon for $138 (available in five colors and other sets).

Check the handy sizing chart on the product listing so you can find your ideal fit!

Promising reviews: "Exactly as described. The size was exactly right for my shoe size. Perfect for a trip, as they take up very little space in a suitcase and work quite well to keep the rain out and puddles away from shoes." —Caroljean

Get a pair from Amazon for $15.89 (available in unisex sizes S–4XL and five styles).

Promising review: "I think I read in another review that these are magic sweaters, and I would have to agree! Not too loose, not too tight. PERFECT for layering and travel. Used extensively on our European vacation this month, where we needed layers at times and also did not have a lot of room in our carry-on. I would recommend these 100%. If I did it over again, I would buy two (one stripe and one solid) so my photos would have had variety!" —Heather Johnson

Get it from Amazon for $17.90+ (available in women's sizes XS–6X and 37 colors/styles).

Promising review: "Never liked blush until now. I’ve tried so hard to wear blush but it always looked wrong on me, no matter what color or brand. I got [Glistening Peach] a pink that is so subtle it's almost imperceptible but it does something. I can put it on in seconds with no mirror, and it will still look good." —Wednesday

Get it from Amazon for $5 (available in six shades).

Promising review: "The bristles are soft, and they apply the product very well. Love that it has a case which is perfect for traveling. Now I don't have to travel with 10+ brushes." —Yashira

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors and with a plastic or silicone brush holder).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Samantha Wieder has only good things to say about her Kindle Paperwhite:

"I did it. I caved on October Prime Day and bought myself a Kindle Paperwhite, and boy, am I glad I did. For starters, I always thought of myself as someone who preferred physical books over e-books. There's just something SO exciting to me about unboxing a book order or walking into a bookstore and spending way too much money. I even spent two years creating a rainbow library on my bookshelf in my apartment. BUT! After taking two vacations this year and realizing how annoying it is to pack physical books and move somewhere that requires a long train ride to get to the city (aka increased boredom), I decided to just get myself a Kindle. For starters, I'm reading more on this Kindle in the past month than I have all year. It is incredibly lightweight (it fits into my small little BELT BAG WITH ROOM TO SPARE!!!), easy to use, and not to mention a really great investment! I also had three free months of Kindle Unlimited, which meant access to tons of great books for free, but the best is Libby! I just go on the Libby app from my phone, choose a Kindle book to check out through my local library, and boom, it's instantly delivered to my Amazon account to add to my Kindle library. It's safe to say I'm obsessed.

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available with or without three months of Kindle Unlimited and ads, three colors, and a kids version).

Promising review: "I recently traveled and had no problem with TSA. I like the moisturizer; you can just rub it in. If you have coarse hair, the blades may dull sooner than later. I preferred just to wet my leg and then spray the water. It seemed to get more of a lather for me. Super convenient!!" —Western Pa mom/grandma

Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in pink and blue).

It comes with one handle and one blade refill!

Promising review: "Perfect for traveling or throwing in your gym bag! The container has holes in it to allow for the razor blades to dry, which I really like. I also love that I can use the refill razor heads from my regular razor with this! Even though the handle is small, it's really easy to hold and has a nice grip." —thisisausername

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.