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11 Travel Essentials for Women

Packing well is an art form, but it begins with knowing what’s really necessary for your trip, and what you’re better off leaving at home. We’ve done a lot of research (and a lot of traveling) over the years, which has allowed us to fine-tune our list of essential products. The following are 11 of our best recommendations for accessories, bags, and beyond to take with you wherever you go.

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14 Best Travel Tote Bags in 2025

A great travel tote is one that’s lightweight enough to take sightseeing or exploring on foot, but still spacious enough to meet all your packing needs. The best bags will also have multiple compartments for organization, ample pocket storage, and a few different options for how they can be carried. Read on to learn more about our 14 favorite travel totes for women that are suitable for just about any occasion or outing you have planned.

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16 Best Duffel Bags with a Trolley Sleeve

The reason we love duffel bags for travel is that you get the spaciousness of a small suitcase while avoiding the hassle of checking your luggage. Maybe the only thing better than a traditional duffel is one that comes with a trolley sleeve — that is, a built-in pocket that fits over the top handle of your suitcase (and makes maneuvering your luggage a whole lot easier). Check out the 16 best duffel bags with a trolley sleeve down below.

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12 Best Fanny Packs for Women

Whether you call it a fanny pack, a belt bag, or a waist pack, these accessories are one of the most comfortable ways to carry all your essentials on the go. Fanny packs make a really great choice for traveling, since they allow you to be hands-free and move around super easily.

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11 Best Daypacks for Travel in 2025

From your daily commute to your weekend hike, a travel daypack is your do-it-all travel companion. One size down from your standard-size backpack, it’s the perfect not-to-big, not-to-small option for a quick day trip. Whether you’re hitting the trails or pounding the pavement, these are the best travel daypacks for 2025.

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16 Best Sling Bags for Women

Once considered a cringe-worthy fanny pack, the modern sling bag is now all the rage. And this time, it’s here to stay. Comfortable, stylish, and functional to boot, once you buy a sling bag, you’ll never want to travel without it again. Find your perfect match here in our list of the best tried-and-true sling bags.

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15 Best Crossbody Bags and Purses for Travel

When we head out on a trip to a new destination, we typically carry around a lot of things with us that we normally wouldn't and have to plan where to put them. A crossbody purse is the perfect solution. It is the size of an everyday purse, but small enough to hang from your shoulder to free up both hands. Plus it will make you look *super* chic while you are traveling. To help you prepare for your upcoming travels, we put together a list of the 16 best crossbody purses for travel that are not only safe and functional, but stylish, too.

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10 Best Anti-Theft Purses and Travel Bags

For most women who travel, safety is always a top-of-mind concern. This is especially true if you’re embarking on a solo travel adventure. No matter where your travels take you, you want to make sure you (and your belongings) are safe from morning ‘till night. To keep your ID, cards, and other valuables away from prying hands, investing in a quality anti-theft purse is the way to go. (Don’t worry—they make ‘em cute nowadays.) These are our favorite picks for anti-theft travel purses and bags.

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10 Best Coin Purses for Travel

Think coin purses are passé? Think again, my friend. Using a coin purse when you travel is the best way to stay organized and keep your passport and other travel documents stashed away from your loose change. You’ll see—once you start traveling with a coin purse, you can’t go back. Check out the most travel-friendly coin purses for 2025.

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20 Best Travel Gifts for Women

Whether you’re preparing for the holiday season or about to celebrate a special occasion, you might be at a loss for what to buy that globetrotting gal in your life. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the 22 best travel gifts for women, with a wonderful mix of both practical items and splurge-worthy presents — but all coming in under $100!

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10 Best Bifold Wallets for Women

There’s a reason the bifold wallet is considered the old standby. Big enough to hold your cards, bills, and tickets but small enough to easily slip in your purse, a good bifold wallet is one of your most important travel companions. Haven’t found your perfect match yet? These are the best bifold wallets for women who travel.

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9 Best Canvas Tote Bags for Women

A great tote bag is a staple in every girl’s travel wardrobe. It’s the perfect companion for grocery runs, day trips, weekend excursions, beach days, even visits to the laundromat … and much more. The good thing and the bad thing, however, about shopping for canvas tote bags is that there are plenty of choices. Too many, sometimes!

That’s why we’ve done the searching for you. These are the top 10 best canvas tote bags for women.

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13 Best Tablet Crossbody Bags

Tablets are a great product for reading, emailing, web browsing, and taking with you while you travel. That said, if you own a tablet, you’ll need a secure (and stylish) way to carry your device whenever you’re away from home. Enter: crossbody bags. Keep reading for our list of the 13 best tablet crossbody bags for 2025 and beyond.

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9 Best Personal Item Bags for 2025

Planning a weekend getaway? New budget airlines mean you can score plane tickets on the cheap—but those lower prices mean you usually have to forgo a checked bag or even a carry-on. To avoid paying unnecessary fees, you need a personal item bag that can easily fit all your essentials under the seat. These are our favorites.

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10 Best Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Luggage Brands

Do you travel with sustainable luggage? It may seem like not a big deal, but all of the small steps you take to help care for the environment can really go a long way in having a positive impact on our collective future. Not sure how to find eco-friendly luggage? These are the top brands making sustainable suitcases.

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