7 small travel upgrades that don’t feel like filler

The biggest travel upgrades are not always the biggest things. Sometimes it is simply having power at the end of a long day, or opening a suitcase to find that the clothes still look presentable.

These seven gifts fix common travel annoyances without asking for much room in the bag.

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01
A spare bag for everything that comes home

Packable Tote
Packs away to nothing. Ready for shopping bags, beach gear, or souvenirs
$38 AUD Shop the Packable Tote

The tote stays packed away until it is needed for shopping, beach gear or the souvenirs that no longer fit in the suitcase. A trolley sleeve secures it over a suitcase handle when carrying it through the airport.
Best for: travellers who rarely return with the same amount they packed.
02
Backup power without searching for an outlet

Wireless Power Bank
Charge wirelessly, plug in when needed, and keep up to three devices powered on the go.
$58 AUD Shop the Wireless Power Bank

It can charge up to three compatible devices and supports magnetic wireless charging for suitable phones. The slim design is easy to keep in a day bag during long sightseeing days, transfers and airport delays.
Best for: travellers who use their phone for maps, tickets, bookings and photographs.
03
An eye mask that leaves room to blink

Luxury Sleep Eye Mask
Sleep anywhere. Zero light, zero pressure on your eyes.
$22 AUD Shop the Luxury Sleep Eye Mask

The shaped eye cups block light without pressing directly against the eyelids. It is a small improvement that makes resting more comfortable on flights, trains and in hotel rooms with determinedly bright curtains.
Best for: overnight flights and light sleepers.
04
Compression socks for long stretches of sitting

Flight Compression Socks
Graduated compression for flights, road trips, and long days sitting.
$25 AUD Shop the Flight Compression Socks

Long flights can leave legs and ankles feeling heavy. These socks provide graduated compression and breathable support during extended periods of sitting, without looking like a complicated piece of travel equipment.
Best for: long-haul flights, road trips and lengthy train journeys.
05
A garment folder for clothes that need to arrive well

Garment Folder
The difference between ready to wear and crumpled.
$45 AUD Shop the Garment Folder

The included folding board helps create neat, consistent folds before the clothes are secured inside. It keeps outfits flatter and more controlled than stacking them loosely between shoes and packing cubes.
Best for: business trips, weddings and holidays with restaurant reservations.
06
A separate place for shoes

Shoe Cube
Your shoes get their own space. Your clothes stay clean.
$20 AUD Shop the Shoe Cube

Shoes no longer need to travel in a supermarket bag or directly against clean clothes. The cube fits many shoes up to an Australian men’s size 12 and includes a grab handle for lifting it straight from the suitcase.
Best for: city breaks, active holidays and travellers packing a second pair of shoes.
07
A personal blanket for freezing flights

Cozy Packable Travel Blanket
Warm on the plane. Packs down to nothing in your bag.
$36 AUD Shop the Cozy Packable Travel Blanket

Airline air conditioning is rarely set to a temperature everyone agrees on. This 150 by 100 centimetre blanket provides a personal layer of warmth, then packs into a pouch that clips onto a backpack or suitcase.
Best for: overnight flights, cold trains and travellers who always end up wearing their coat in the cabin.