Looking for some trendy travel essentials before your next flight? These pieces are functional, yet chic – making them must have trendy travel essentials you won’t want to travel without.
Call me crazy, but traveling is just better when you love the pieces you are traveling with. There’s nothing wrong with using the suitcase your parents got as a wedding gift 30 years ago, but it’s a whole lot better using luggage that is both durable and looks good. That’s why we are talking about all things trendy travel essentials because the expression “look good feel good” applies for the airport and being on the go as well.
In this post on trendy travel essentials, you will see a variety of on trend travel pieces including: trendy travel luggage, trendy travel accessories, and trendy travel outfits. These trendy essentials are also at variety of practical price points so yo can find trendy travel pieces that you with your budget.
After browsing these trendy travel essentials, you will be ready to take on your next travel destination in style.
This post is all about trendy travel essentials that are cute, practical, functional and of course – on trend.
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The Best Trendy Travel Essentials
Trendy Travel Suitcase
Let’s kick things off with a must have travel item – a suitcase. But not just any suitcase, a trendy suitcase. As you’ll see throughout this post, neutrals are key. Lucky for you, brands have stepped up to the plate to offer a variety of neutral travel essentials and neutral suitcases so you have a number to choose from.
Some top contenders for trendy suitcases are the ones from Beis, Calpak, Paravel, and even Target.
I personally own the Beis suitcase and have zero regrets. It’s so durable and that attention to detail with all of the pockets and zippers is so well thought out and this piece is worth every penny.
Trendy Travel Backpack
A good reliable travel backpack is probably the number one must have. Use it as a carryon on, your main luggage piece for weekend trips, or a go to bag for road trips. Now I know this post is all about trendy travel essentials so obvislouy you will find trendy travel backpacks here. But, it’s super important that a good travel backpack has the functionality that you want it to.
So, not only are these travel backpacks cute and on trend, but the functionality is there. Each of these backpacks has pockets where you want them so they are super practical no matter where your travels take you.
This one from Target is great if you are looking for a more polished feel and/or are traveling for work. It’s also under $50 so you really can’t beat it. If you are just traveling for fun and are looking for a trendy backpack that will last, opt for this one from Athelta.
Trendy Travel Bags
Let’s not forget trendy travel bags or duffel bags. Again, these bags are great for carry-ons or smaller weekend trips. They aren’t as practical to carry as a backpack, but they are often bigger so you can fit more if you are an over packer.
If affordability is a priority for you, this beige duffel bag from Amazon is for you. It’s waterproof, under $30, and even has a compartment just for you shoes so they can be separated from your clean clothes.
If your budget is a bit larger, this weekender duffel bag from Beis is everything you need and more in a trendy travel bag. First of all, it’s huge. Second of all, you can wear it as a tote or a duffel. Like the amazon one, it’s also waterproof and has a compartment for your shoes. What’s extra nice about the trendy travel duffel bag, is that it even has a sport just for your laptop.
Trendy Travel Outfits
So between packing everything you need, remembering your passport, getting to the airport on time, etc., what you’re wearing to the airport is probably the last thing on your mind. Completely understandable because that’s how it should be.
However, putting together trendy travel outfits isn’t rocket science. If you want to look put together but still comfortable, then a matching set is a must. Sweats obviously scream comfort, but there’s just something about a matching neutral set that looks so cute. Brands like Skims, Alo and Set Active really take the cake on this one. But, you can find matching sets that are just as cute for a fraction of the price from Target, Aerie, and Amazon.
When it comes to shoes, I feel like a sneaker is the best option out there. You know they are comfortable, reliable and you would probably want to pack them anyways. When it comes to trendy gym shoes, I automatically think of APLs. Those can cost around $200 so not super ideal. More affordable options are below including a $30 pair from Amazon.
Trendy Travel Tote
Travel totes have been popping up a bit more recently. Again, not quite as functional as a backpack, but still a good carry on option. They are also a good choice if you want a more professional and structured option – like the the Calpak tote. But, if you are looking for a more casual day to day trendy travel tote, then Target and Amazon are great places to shop for a trendy travel tote. Lululemon also has a staple travel tote for under $60 which I think is a fair price (especially for lulu).
Trendy Travel Makeup Bag
Makeup bags are great for travel because they can be used for so much more than just makeup. You can use them to hold electronics, snacks, hair accessories, etc. Clear makeup bags are a trendy makeup bag right now and you can find at all different prince points. The trendy travel makeup bags below range from $10 – $65. I know $65 might seem like a lot, but if you travel often or plan on using it outside of travel, it might be worth the splurge.
Trendy Travel Accessories
To wrap this post up, we have trendy travel accessories. This category is all the miscellaneous things that are still considered trendy travel essentials, but don’t really need their own category. These include: passport holder, packing cubes and personal items like the belt bag below.
This post was all about trendy travel essentials that are still functional.
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