Traveling Guide: Gadgets You Can Bring With Your Carry-On

For frequent travelers, flying is not always fun. Crowds, long security lines and hours in a narrow seat can wear anyone down. A few well-chosen gadgets in your carry-on make a big difference, whether you sit in economy or up front.

A travel pillow

Sleeping on a plane is hard; a good travel pillow makes it easier. Memory foam pillows hold your head in place and keep their shape. See our travel pillows.

Noise-canceling headphones

Engine hum, crying babies, chatty neighbors: noise is one of the most tiring parts of flying. Noise-canceling headphones cut much of it out, help you sleep and let you enjoy music, podcasts and audiobooks.

Handy electronics

A phone, tablet or e-reader is light and keeps you busy for hours with books and downloaded shows. A laptop is bigger, but worth it if you want to work. Keep your devices in a padded sleeve or compartment; see our laptop sleeves.

A power bank, and the rules for it

Many planes have charging ports, but not all of them work, and you may need power after landing too. A power bank solves that. Know the rules:

• Power banks and spare lithium batteries must travel in your carry-on, never in checked luggage.
• Airlines limit battery capacity, and some restrict using or charging power banks during the flight.
• Check your airline's current rules before you fly.

The small extras

An eye mask, a light blanket or scarf, a refillable water bottle and a small toiletry bag with the essentials help you arrive feeling human. Keep cables tidy in a cable organizer so you are not untangling chargers at the gate.

To carry it all, choose a backpack with separate compartments for your tech. See our backpacks; every order ships free worldwide with tracking.