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Flight attendants spend more hours in the air in one year than I probably will in my entire life, so you bet they know what's up when it comes to what to pack. That's why we asked flight attendants in the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about all the best travel products, and scoured Amazon review sections to see what flight attendants were recommending. 

"Hydrate so much! I love to drink lots of water — bring your own bottle!" —melialexander

It's easy to drink from because it has a wide spout that's protected from random dirt and germs because it flips down, but it's also simple to refill because the entire lid pops up, so you have a wide mouth that can even fit ice cubes with no problem. Both caps seal, so the entire bottle is leakproof, and it's completely dishwasher safe, like most silicone. Reviewers love it for cruises, flights, road trips, and, of course, everyday use.

Get it from Amazon for $37.95 (available in 5 colors).

"Can’t trust that hotel water." —cecelial4d8a192cd

"Always have a refillable water bottle with you. You may need water before takeoff, but we are always struggling so much to have everyone put their bags away and close the door in time that it’s not a priority for us, so PLEASE bring and fill water before getting on the plane." —michellee48b2133e7

This is a good option for travel because if it accidentally gets dropped, the plastic won't break, although you do have to squeeze it a little bit to get the water to come through (you can't just, like, tip it in your mouth and expect it to come out). Several reviewers specifically mentioned loving these for Disney World because you can fill them with ice and water at the restaurants and have great-tasting water all day. They do require replacement filters every two months; you can find a pack of three of those for $11.68+.

Get it from Amazon for $23.41+ (available in two sizes and three colors, and in insulated stainless steel for $27.49+).

Promising review: "As a flight attendant I always need wipes. These small packs are great for putting in your purse and having on the go. The bundle pack is a great value. " —SJ1326

Get 20 packs of 10 wipes each from Amazon for $19.70.

While many people use it on especially dry places like their elbows, hands, and knees, others (especially reviewers with dry skin) also love it for an intensive overnight cream. Reviewers say it's incredibly thick — kind of like cream cheese — but incredibly effective on dry patches.

Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and this is my go-to hand cream! It is a little greasy when you first start rubbing it in, but it absorbs quickly and that along with the smell (a bit medicinal) dissipates before you know it. It doesn't take much of this at all. I rub a little on my tired feet at the end of the day as well, and trust me I have tired feet after being on them for 14-plus hours. This stuff works great for this as well. Win-win, Weleda!" —Lauren

"SHEET MASKS for long flights. Flying dehydrates you and your skin will feel dry; sheet mask and a TON of water will do the trick." —kaylab4c9863587

These sheet masks use snail secretions (yes, really), which contain elastin (which helps condition skin), glycolic acid (which gently exfoliates skin), and collagen (which helps hydrate skin).

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $19.99.

"For saving some $$$ on coffee while on the road, I’ve bought a collapsible travel kettle from Amazon and a travel French press mug and made fresh coffee in my room. Just fill a sandwich bag up with the grinds you desire; I use a foldable flask by Vapur to hold the creamer I like. The kettle comes in different uses to make tea, oatmeal, and ramen as a backup food option." —michellee48b2133e7

Get them both from Amazon — the kettle for $29.98 and the travel mug for $22.99 (available in three colors).

Compression socks may also help prevent deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot that starts in the legs and can be serious); to know if you're really at risk of that, however, you'll have to talk to your doctor. Read more about compression socks and swelling on flights at Cleveland Clinic.

I dealt with quite a bit of leg swelling when I was pregnant and tried maybe five different brands of compression socks, and these by Comrad were my favorite! They're 100% recycled cotton, so they're super soft, easy to put on, breathable, and don't feel sweaty. The solid colors go with basically everything, and the small bits of colorful confetti make them feel fun! 

Get them from Amazon for $37.99 per pair (available in sizes S–XL, seven colors, and in regular and wide calf styles) or from Comrad in a three-pack for $36 per pair ($108 total; available in sizes S–XL, three colors, and in regular and wide calf styles). 

The review below is from 2012; hopefully, if a flight attendant felt sick these days, they wouldn't have to fly! 

Promising review: "As a flight attendant, I recommend that anybody who is a frequent traveler keep a pair of these in their bag. I have problems with my ears because I flew while congested, and use these all the time. If you have to fly while having a cold, you should use these just to avoid the pain and problems you could possibly have during descent." —Vanessa

Get a pack of one from Amazon for $7.89+ (also available in packs of three, five, or 10).

My BuzzFeed colleague Elizabeth Lilly owns this, and says:

"Like most people (I hope?), I’m always a little iffy about taking a dip in the water at the beach and leaving my wallet and phone on the beach. So when I booked a 2.5-week Europe trip with LOTS of beaching involved, I bought one of these Master Lock safes that I’ve put in several stories. It was a bit bulky in my suitcase, but I left it unlocked and put some stuff in there so it wasn’t just dead space. It came in handy at a number of beach clubs, where my friend and I stashed our credit cards, cash, and case-less phones while we frolicked in the sea. Despite lots of people milling about our umbrella while we had our fun, we felt our stuff was completely safe and could concentrate on *just* having fun."

Promising review: "I'm a flight attendant and really recommend this! It's amazing to keep your things safe!" —Britany G

Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in two colors).

Promising reviews: "I am a flight attendant, and it's perfect for my international flights going through security. I love the handle, easy to pull out of my suitcase." —Kristi

"I travel very frequently and have never heard of a liquid travel bag like this before. I was a little worried because the back is not see-through, so I brought a one-quart plastic bag as backup just in case. But everything I needed fit perfectly, and I had no issues with TSA/China security. So far, I have been through MSP, IAD, NKG, and PEK airports using this pack already, and it's a life-changer! I will never again have to worry about having to scramble to buy baggies just for liquids, and it is much more durable." —Courtney Swanson

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 13 colors).

My BuzzFeed colleague Elizabeth Lilly swears by these, and says: "I own and love this set! it includes the zippered bag, four soft silicone bottles with leakproof caps, three compact jars, an two toothbrush caps. I've used this set on more than five trips and and for trips when I don't require body wash or shampoo (like to visit my parents) I use the extra room in the bag to shove in all my beauty products and daily contacts. Plus! It comes with labels that stay on the containers really well despite my thoroughly washing these containers between trips. I bought this set in spring 2019 and have, admittedly, lost a container or two. But the ones that I've held onto over dozens of trips have all held up well!" 

Promising review: "If it wasn’t for me forgetting them in the hotels, I wouldn’t have to buy more. This is my third set and I love these things! I’m a flight attendant and these are easy to fill, use, and pack!" —Raena Hill

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 7 varieties).

"A power bank! Bringing along too many cords and an international adapter is such a hassle that you sometimes leave it in the hotel room, so a power bank is my go-to power source. It’s light, compact, and can charge a lot of items on the go! I always carry mine during layovers." —fritziebeatricen

This particular option features 5,000mAh of power, which means it only takes half an hour to charge a dead iPhone 17 to 25%. 

Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "As a flight attendant for a major airline, I have heard from passengers how much they like this pillow. So I ordered it...I LOVE IT. I lost my U-shaped memory foam pillow recently, so I thought I would give this a try. It's smaller than a U-shaped pillow and easy to pack up. Lots of fun colors to match your outfits. But most of all, it works. It's cheap enough to give it a try...so just do it." —Franny

I own this pillow myself, and as a frequent napper (I have narcolepsy), I can 100% recommend it for comfy, supportive naps on planes, trains, and automobiles! It packs flat too, so it barely takes up more space than a magazine in my backpack. 

Get it from Amazon for $64.99 (available in 5 colors).

Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and have a wacky work schedule. I frequently have to sleep during the day. These are SO comfortable and cool as well. I have ordered and tried out at least 10 eye masks off of Amazon and have found these to be the best. They are SO comfortable and do not have Velcro on the straps, for which I am thankful, because I usually sleep on my back and am sensitive to the thickness of eye masks that have the Velcro straps." —sw

It comes with *deep breath*: a passport pocket, a boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, a slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, a key holder, and a pen holder.

Promising review: "OMG I totally love this! First of all, it’s such a pretty pastel pink color and pink is my favorite color. The quality is also so lovely with all the right amount of pockets to store my IDs and passport and other relevant documents. I’m a flight attendant so this is the perfect size of travel wallet for me. This definitely exceeded my expectations!" —Pravena Jay

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 36 colors).

"To keep up with my TV bingeing, I love that I bought an Amazon Fire Stick. Just plug it into the TV and connect to the hotel Wi-Fi and you’re set to go. Almost all hotels have flat screens with HDMI ports now." —michellee48b2133e7

If you have Amazon Prime, it gives you access to literally thousands of TV shows and movies. This version lets you stream in ~4K~, which means you get a true HD picture.

"E-readers are awesome to have a book with you on the go without taking up too much space." —michellee48b2133e7

Yes, that means it's waterproof! Its black-and-white screen reads like paper, even in direct sunlight. And it has an adjustable warm light if you prefer to skip the blue light at night. If you're a Prime member, you get free access to over 1,000 books and magazines.

"Clarks shoes have been the best, hands down, for all-day footwear and comfortable heels!" —michellee48b2133e7

Promising review: "I've been wearing these heels every day for work as a flight attendant for the last year and a half. I do get them shined and polished in the airport every few months or so. They are by far my favorite pair of heels for work. I always get questions from other FAs asking if they are comfortable and my answer is always "after breaking them in for the first week or 2 so the leather stretches a bit, Yes!"

If you are a flight attendant looking at these heels I will say to buy half a size larger than you normally would because you will swell with the constant elevation changes and just in general as the day goes on." —Ashton

Get these 3-inch Clarks from Amazon for $52.93+ (available in sizes 5–11.5).

"For skin hydration, I’m a fan of spritzing throughout flights (just bring your fave...I’m loving ones by Mario Badescu)." —melialexander

The Mario Badescu sprays each have slightly different scents and ingredients, although they all have aloe for hydration — the pink has rose water, the green has cucumber and green tea, the purple has lavender and chamomile, and the orange has orange blossom and sage. 

Get a travel-friendly pack of four Mario Badescu sprays from Amazon for $17.60.

Many reviewers note that you'll want to pull the sheet out of the container *before* you get your hands wet, though! 

Promising reviews: "Love them. So convenient. I give them as presents to my friends I fly with. Being a flight attendant in these changing times you never know what to expect at the hotels. Soap on the go." —Mona

"Exactly what I wanted! Hands feel very clean after wash! Highly recommend! Each sheet of soap produces enough soap to give the comfort of knowing your hands are throughly clean." —Clippin4You

Get a pack of four from another Amazon listing (but from the same brand) for $6.99. 

Yes, you can bring food through security! Although to bring big water bottles or ice packs through, you have to freeze them and make sure they stay frozen solid the entire time you go through the checkpoint (so if you plan to do this for a vacation, be sure to have a way to freeze them for your way home).

Promising review: "I use this bag for work all the time and LOVE it. I’m a flight attendant, so I pack for several days at a time. It gives plenty of space for all the food I need for three days, plus room for ice. The top dry storage is very spacious and fits all sorts of stuff. I love the removable lining, makes it very easy to wash. I’ve never had the bag leak. It keeps the ice cold easily overnight and throughout the day. Mix this bag with the Hot Logic Mini and you’ve got the perfect kit for all your meals." —Lindy

Promising review: "Definitely what I needed for my luggage as a flight attendant. Very heavy duty and perfect for me. Works great with my extra luggage and lunch bag to hang on my suitcase. Thank you so much. Will definitely buy again." —Mary

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I am a flight attendant and I LOVE this organizer! I keep my iPad, passport, cords, paperwork, and hand sanitizer in here. It keeps me organized! Definitely recommend to anyone who travels and needs to keep organized." —amazonislife

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

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Promising review: "FLIGHT ATTENDANT APPROVED! They work. 100% of the time." —Jessica

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 a small size and still works well is perfect for me." —Kathy S

Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in three colors).

Responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Not all products were recommended by Community users.

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