Whether your trip has been booked for months or you’re in the middle of planning one, at some point, you’ll have to make some important packing-related decisions, like deciding which travel bags to take with you and which shoes are comfortable enough to make the cut. And who better to get vetted products from other than our favorite celebrities?
Since 2022, we’ve been asking celebrities, influencers and brand founders to share their favorite products across categories like beauty, travel, home and fitness for our series, The Essentials List. Since summer is a popular time to travel, thanks to the sunny weather and school being out, we’ve curated a list of useful travel products they have shared with us to help you prepare for your next trip. From the ultra-comfy Allbirds that Olympic snowboarder Shaun White wears to the airport to the duffel bag Emmy-winning journalist Lisa Ling carries, here are 14 celebrity-loved travel essentials worth taking along on your next adventure.
Patagonia Black Hole 55-Liter Duffel Patagonia When we interviewed Ling, she singled out this weather-resistant duffel constructed from postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop. Complete with padded shoulder straps and daisy chains for carrying gear, the bag has a padded base, padded shoulder straps and a zippered side pocket. It’s also available in four different sizes and several colors. From $159 at Patagonia
Tumi Alpha Travel Kit Tumi When we spoke with Crystal Kung Minkoff, she told us her husband has used the same toiletry bag for years: “He just keeps buying the same one over and over again, and he keeps it very tidy in there.” The Tumi Alpha Travel Kit, which is crafted from nylon and can be monogrammed for free, comes with a two-year warranty. It’s also thoughtfully designed with an antimicrobial lining, front zip pocket, interior zip pocket, elastic loops and grab handle. $175 at Tumi $175 at Nordstrom
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