15 best travel accessories for smooth, hassle-free holidays

I always end up last-minute packing till 5am of the day of my flight, then knocking out on the plane. Part of the reason I slack is that my most important travel accessories and gadgets are always packed and ready to go.

Whether you are travelling to Batam or Belgium, here are some of the best and most helpful travel accessories, from space-saving wonders to tech- and innovation-powered lifesavers.

1. Facial humidifier

Hydration is the key to good skin and better overall health. If you aren’t a big fan of face care routines, this simple but effective gadget will have you arriving looking radiant.

Travel accessories - humidifier
Travel accessories - humidifier

Buy now from S$4.10 on Lazada Shopee

2. Handheld garment steamer

This PHILIPS Handheld Garment Steamer 1000 Series – STH1000/16 is compact and guarantees no burns. Now, you can attend that fancy party you were invited to.

Travel accessories - Philips handheld steamer
Travel accessories - Philips handheld steamer

Buy now from S$39 on Lazada Shopee

3. Travel adapter

It’s traumatic enough seeing your battery percentage in the red in Singapore, but it’s especially scary overseas. Keep all your gadgets powered with these multi-adapters.

Standard plug + 4 USB Ports + 1 Type C

Travel accessories - adapter 1
Travel accessories - adapter 1

Buy now from S$18 on Lazada Shopee

Standard plug + 3xUSB-C + 1xUSB-A

AIRDROPTECH 75W 65W GAN Wall Charger (65W GAN Wall Charger Dual Type C + 30W USB A)

Travel accessories - adapter 2
Travel accessories - adapter 2

Buy now from S$43 on Lazada Shopee

4. Solar charger

The problem with keeping your gadgets powered up on holiday is being out sightseeing all day. With a solar charger, you can keep slurping up all that free power no matter how far you are from civilisation.

Travel accessories - solar charger
Travel accessories - solar charger

Buy now from S$8 on Lazada 

5. Smart tags

It can be traumatic losing important things like luggage on holiday; a smart tag is the perfect solution. Here are 2 of the most popular options but we have an entire listicle of the best smart tags in Singapore here.

Apple Air Tag (1 unit)

Smart tags - Apple AirTag
Smart tags - Apple AirTag

Buy now from S$34 on Lazada Shopee

Samsung Smart Tag 2 (2 units)

Smart tags - Samsung SmartTag 2
Smart tags - Samsung SmartTag 2

Buy now from S$34 on Lazada Shopee

6. Luggage scale

Don’t risk paying exorbitant overweight luggage fees – save all that money for more travel by investing in this ultra-portable luggage scale that handles up to 50kg (10lb).

Travel accessories - luggage scale
Travel accessories - luggage scale

Buy now from S$4.79 on Lazada Shopee

7. Travel pillow

Travel time on planes, trains and taxis is perfect for rest and recuperation when you’re on a tight itinerary. Arrive refreshed without a crick in your neck with one of these handy and innovative travel pillows.

Travel Neck Pillow

Travel accessories - travel pillow
Travel accessories - travel pillow

Buy now from S$7.50 on Lazada Shopee

Cabeau Evolution Cool Travel Neck Pillow

Travel accessories - Cabeau travel pillow
Travel accessories - Cabeau travel pillow

Buy now from S$109 on Lazada Shopee

U-Shaped 30 dB Noise Cancelling Pillow

Travel accessories - U shaped travel pillow
Travel accessories - U shaped travel pillow

Buy now from S$203 on Lazada Shopee

8. Travel wash bag – Scrubba

If you are a rugged traveller or like to camp when you’re home, you’ll find this portable washbag a godsend. It can even double as a waterproof bag for storing things when you’re in the water.

Travel accessories - Scrubba washbag
Travel accessories - Scrubba washbag

Buy now from S$119 on Lazada 

10. USB RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

I didn’t know they existed but now I need them! These rechargeable batteries are another accessory that work just as well at home.

USB-C

Travel accessories - Rechargable batteries USB C
Travel accessories - Rechargable batteries USB C

Buy now from S$18 (4pcs) on Lazada Shopee

USB-A

Travel accessories Rechargable batteries USB A
Travel accessories Rechargable batteries USB A

Buy now from S$4 on Lazada Shopee

11. Plane Phone Holder

Here’s another travel gadget that we never knew existed but most certainly want. This model is fully rotatable and attaches to trays in the up or down position.

Travel accessories - plane phone holder
Travel accessories - plane phone holder

Buy now from S$3.66 on Lazada Shopee

12. Wacaco Minipresso NS Espresso Coffee Maker

Coffee lovers, you know you need it.

Travel accessories - Wacao Minipresso
Travel accessories - Wacao Minipresso

Buy now from S$80 on Lazada Shopee

Or check out the whole range of Minipressos here.

13. Baseus Camera Detector for Hidden Camera

Travelling as a female is scary enough but here is a device that you can use to protect yourself. It also works great if you are living in rented or shared accommodation in Singapore.

Travel accessories - Baseus camera detector
Travel accessories - Baseus camera detector

Buy now from S$10 on Lazada Shopee

14. Vacuum pump

Ok, so you made the weight limit… but what about the bursting seams on your expensive luggage? Here is the perfect lightweight solution, and one that will help you with home storage as well!

With free pump

Travel accessories - storage bag
Travel accessories - storage bag

Buy now from S$10.48 on Lazada

Pumpless version

Travel accessories - storage bag pumpless
Travel accessories - storage bag pumpless

Buy now from S$3.29 on Lazada 

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