Dwell Picks: The 9 Products Our Team Never Travels Without
Our resident jet-setters weigh in on their carry-on essentials.
Our resident jet-setters weigh in on their carry-on essentials.
As hot weather hits the Northern Hemisphere, many are cashing in on travel points to get some much-needed R&R. The Dwell team shares its holy-grail travel products to make sure it’s smooth sailing, wherever you’re headed next: flying home to see family, road-tripping with friends, or even just camping out in your air conditioned living room.
William Hanley, Editor in Chief:
I’ve had one of these shave kits pretty much forever—it’s the perfect size, indestructible, and has logged a lot of miles.
Filson Rugged Twill Travel Kit
A heavy-duty brass zipper opens to the roomy, well-organized interior of a water-repellent toiletry kit. It is crafted from paraffin-treated, industrial-weight twill cotton and genuine, vegetable-tanned bridle leather.
Zach Klein, CEO:
I bring this Anker power strip with me when I travel. Outlets are hard to come by at the airport gate, so this way when I find one, the whole family can share. And it comes in handy on the airplanes that only provide two outlets for three passengers in each row. Bonus: When I travel abroad, I only need to bring one outlet adapter to power all of my devices.
Anker PowerPort Strip PD 2 Mini
Charge and power up to 5 devices at the same time via 2 USB ports, 2 AC outlets, and 1 USB-C port. With the AC outlets located on the side, you’ve got enough space for any size plug. Designed with a slimmer plug than other power strips, perfect for hard-to-reach outlets tucked away behind your bed or sofa. The child-friendly safety shutters prevent foreign objects from being inserted into the outlet, keeping you and your children safe.
Sam Daly, Associate Editor:
This dopp kit is the perfect addition to your suitcase or duffel. They release different colorways every few months, so you can feel like you got a limited-edition piece no matter which one you buy. It’s also machine washable, which is perfect because I somehow get eyeliner all over it during every trip.
Baggu Dopp Kit
Our perfectly simple dopp kit will change your life. Okay, maybe not your life, but it will make traveling so much easier. Peace of mind comes from knowing where you've packed your toothbrush.
Maris Berkowitz, Sales Production Manager:
My key to sleeping on planes and rooms that don’t have black-out shades? This sleep mask! It helps ensure you get the proper amount of rest while traveling—which, to me, is always a top priority and challenge. This mask is the best that I have tried thus far since it’s so incredibly soft and resilient. Highly recommend!
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
Slipsilk is a specially-commissioned sleep mask developed and refined over 10 years to provide the ultimate combination of shine, thickness and durability. It's crafted from the highest grade (6A) long-fiber mulberry silk with a thickness of 22 momme and is made with the strictest quality guidelines, including the use of nontoxic dyes. This mask is pure silk inside and out, from its pure silk filler, silk internal liner and silk-covered elastic band.
Jenny Xie, Executive Editor:
This is more of an everyday essential, but it’s also become an indispensable travel companion. This stuff feels amazingly silky and doubles as makeup primer.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
This innovative, antioxidant-rich SPF primer preps skin for makeup while providing broad spectrum SPF 40 and protection from blue light, the light emitted from our phones and computers. The unique oil-free formula glides onto skin providing shine control and leaving a velvety, makeup-gripping finish.
Tasty, nutritious, and helpful for hydrating, Nuuns are great to have on hand to drop into your water bottle.
Nuun Immunity
A tasty blend of botanicals and electrolytes for everyday immune health support. 10 tablets per tube. Dissolve in 16 oz. of water.
Susan McSwiggin, Photo Director:
Hate to admit it, but I do love my Away suitcase.
Away The Carry-On
Our Carry-On suitcase is sized to fit in the overhead bin of most major airlines, and is compact enough for train and car trips alike. With a durable polycarbonate hard shell and 360° spinner wheels that ensure a smooth ride, this suitcase is built to last.
Brandon Dorn, Senior Product Designer:
My girlfriend, Kelly, recommended this, actually. She says, "I like that it’s thin and compact—it can easily fit in my purse or in my travel bags without taking up too much room, and the silicone case on the outside makes it super easy to grip and drink from! I also really like the little carrying loop as an option while I’m on the go. It’s also super easy to fill up at airport water fountains because it’s small, but it also holds so much water."
Hip 22 Oz Flat Water Bottle Flask
Meet Hip—where style and functionality are united for good.Acclaimed innovators and designers Richard Smiedt and Karim Rashid are back to create a bottle with style and purpose. Hip’s philanthropic mission sets it apart, and its unique design makes it stand out. Through a partnership with Healthy Harbor, every Hip purchased helps remove single use plastics from our waterways. While the cause may make you feel good about purchasing Hip, the design makes you look good using it. The sleek, flask-like shape fits easily in your bag, and the texturized bases elevate it to a fashion accessory.
David Marin, Assistant Account Manager:
Pretty good for small space!
A5 Memobottle
The A5 memobottle fits perfectly in your bag alongside your iPad, books and laptop. Based on the A5 international paper size, its ergonomic shape allows for a Tetris style fit. The A5 memobottle is the companion you have been looking for to keep you healthy, hydrated and stylish.
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