The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories
Carry-on bag and carry-on essentials
Carry-on bag
This sturdy wheeled suitcase has plenty of interior and exterior pockets to conveniently stowe your belongings. It's also water resistant and padded to keep your goods safe during turbulance.
City limits roller, $175, MEC.
Noise cancelling headphones
Taylor oil slick headphones, $260, Frends.
Refillable waterbottle
A refillable water bottle, specifically my bkr bottle. The silicon sleeve keeps the condensation to a minimum! - Nicola Hamilton, deputy art director
Gigi, $35, mybkr.
Comfy socks
I always bring a pair of warm, comfy socks, because airplanes can get extremely chilly. - Stefanie Mastrodicasa, style intern
Basically basic teal, $14, Stance.
Blanket scarf
An oversized scarf is multi-functional: on the plane I use it as a blanket or a pillow and once I've landed it doubles as a chic cover-up. - Erinn Stewart, assistant style editor
Wilfred diamond mosaic blanket, $50, Aritzia.
Sanitizing wipes
I may sound like a germaphobe, but I use antibacterial wipes to clean the tray table and arm rest whenever I fly. - Amanda Barnier, assistant food editor
WetOnes antibacterial travel 15pk, $2, Walmart.
Travel pillow
I’ve found there is absolutely no comfortable way for me to sleep on a plane, bus, car or train without one of these to prop up my neck. I used to lose them all the time, but now that I have one with a button, I snap it onto my backpack everywhere I go. - Diana Duong, assistant editor
HEYS FVT Togni Canada two in one travel pillow, $25, The Bay.
Important personal belongings
I always pack the annoying-to-replace items (like my bras, swimsuits and skincare) in my carry-on in case my luggage is delayed. - Vanessa Taylor, style director
Scalloped v-neck one-piece swimsuit in Italian matte, $155, J.Crew.
Hand sanitizer
Not only does this sanitizer get rid of germs, it's a "stress reliever" with a calming eucalyptus and spearmint scent. Because, let's face it, travelling can be stressful. - Stefanie Mastrodicasa, style intern
PocketBac sanitizing hand gel in eucalyptus spearmint, $2, Bath & Body Works.
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