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Depending on the type of traveler you’re talking to, packing is either a high art form that requires weeks of careful forward planning or something that you accomplish 30 slightly stressful minutes before leaving for JFK. Either way, it helps to consult a list. Travel accessories like an excellent power adapter (that can also be used as a laptop brick), a packable backpack or tote bag (for day hikes or trips to the local market), and a portable white-noise machine (because even the nicest hotel rooms are hard to sleep in sometimes) can make a big difference. For the actual flight itself, the right eye mask, travel pillow, and noise-canceling headphones will help build the best resistance against jet lag. Below, find 48 of the most useful travel accessories for all kinds of trips that we’ve tested out here at the Strategist.
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