✈️ What’s in My Personal Item Bag — My Go-To Travel Essentials

Let’s be real — your personal item bag is your lifeline on travel days. Whether it’s a short flight or a long haul across the world, having the right essentials with you makes all the difference. After traveling to over 15 countries with my family, I’ve perfected my system — and today, I’m breaking down exactly what I pack, why I love it, and links so you can grab them too (trust me, your future self will thank you mid-flight!).

💡 BE PREPARED: Grab my printable Airport Day Checklist — it covers everything I double-check before heading to the airport, a checklist for when I arrive and one for when I get to my seat. Love this so nothing gets forgotten. You can print it or save it to your phone for easy travel days! (Every purchase directly supports my YouTube channel and helps me keep creating free travel content — I appreciate you so much!)

Here’s my personal item bag setup, start to finish:

🎒 The Bag + Essentials I Never Fly Without

My favorite Backpack — roomy but sleek, fits under the seat, keeps me organized
Water Bottle — I refill this constantly so I’m never dehydrated mid-flight
Wisps and Listerine Strips — for fresh breath when you can’t brush
Individually Wrapped Floss — game-changer for flights or road trips
Mini Tic Tacs because little things matter
Hand Sanitizer and Mini Tissues — must-haves for every trip
Individually Wrapped Sanitizer Wipes — perfect for tray tables or quick clean-ups
Lens Wipes — I always have these for sunglasses or screens
Light-Up Mirror — obsessed with this for in-flight touch-ups
Passport Cover to keep things organized and easy to grab
Lint Roller — if you know, you know
Portable Fan because airports get HOT
Reusable Shopping Bag — folds up tiny, super handy

I always work or edit content on the go, so these come with me:

iPad Keyboard, Cover, Mouse, and Pen — turns my iPad into a travel office
My go-to Purse | Alternate Version**
Double-Sided Glasses Case — sunglasses + readers in one
Thera Gun — lifesaver for stiff necks after a long flight
Essentials Bag — I break this down in detail in this video

🍿 Snacks & Travel Food Essentials

Never depend on airplane food — here’s my snack setup:

Snack Bag to stay organized
Mason Jar Zip Bags — reusable and perfect for snacks
Collapsible Cup with Metal Shaker Balls — I mix drinks on the go
Pouch (Similar) and Clear Snap Pouch for easy access
Pouch Set keeps snacks or small items tidy
Spice Container — yes, I travel with my favorite seasoning!
Snack Container for portioning snacks
Shameless Snacks Gummies — my current obsession

Keeping my stuff organized is key:

Comfort Kit Bag Option 1 | Option 2** | Option 3** — full comfort kit breakdown is in this video
Large Tech Bag
Tech bag
Phone Holder — love this for watching movies hands-free
Headphones and Ear Plugs — never fly without them
External Batteries — because outlets aren’t always available
Extension Cord