The Travel Essentials Needed For Your Next Queer Vacation

Morfone Travel Bottles Set for Toiletries

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to pack your bags and get away. And the best way to prepare for your next adventure is to get stocked up on the travel essentials that will make your vacation much more enjoyable and less stressful. As queer travelers, you want to ensure that you're buying the essentials best for an LGBTQ+ vacation. From travel pillows that can help you get away from the hustle and bustle of traveling to a portable bidet perfect for when you need to get clean, Amazon has the products you need for a worry free vacation.

Below you’ll find a selection of various products from Amazon that are absolute necessities for your next trip. Check them out and sail away to your next destination.

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When it comes to packing what you need for a trip, sometimes it's easy to go overboard and turn the process into something much more stressful than it needs to be. Luckily, there are lots of packing essentials that make your job easier so you can stress less and enjoy your trip more.

When looking for good carry-on luggage, you want something that is going to be durable and meets TSA standards. The feilario Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Suitcase comes in three standard sizes that make it perfect for different types of travel while maintaining TSA approval. This luggage also has a phone holder, a cup holder, a TSA lock, and a built-in USB port to make your travel much more efficient.

A great way to keep your valuable organized within your luggage is to store them in travel packing cubes that are durably made to keep your belongings safe and secure. The JJ Power Travel Packing Cubes come in multiple colors and in various sizes so that you can fit anything you need in these cubes. And if you're looking to get even more space into your luggage, these Compression Bags are perfect for getting a lot of clothes down to a smaller size in your suitcase. What we love about these bags is that no vacuum or pump is needed to compress.

Trying to get liquids through TSA is such a hassle that you'd rather check your toiletries than hold on to the valuables during your flight. Luckily, these Mrsdry Travel Bottles for Toiletries are TSA-approved and can hold up to 3oz of liquid. BPA free and leak-proof, these travel bottles come in various colors and are perfect for your carry-on. And for a different style, check out Morfone Travel Bottles Set for Toiletries that also includes 4 jars, 2 spray bottles, 2 scoopers, a funnel and a brush for easy cleaning. And if you're just looking for refillable cream jars, this 2-pack 1oz Airless Pump Jar is perfect for easy travel and storage.

Shop feilario Hardside Expandable Spinner Wheel Suitcase on Amazon for $189.99.

Shop JJ Power Travel Packing Cubes on Amazon for $19.99.

Shop Compression Bags on Amazon for $14.97.

Shop Mrsdry Travel Bottles for Toiletries on Amazon for $11.99.

Shop Morfone Travel Bottles Set for Toiletries on Amazon for $14.97.

Shop 2-pack 1oz Airless Pump Jar on Amazon for $13.99.

Protecting your electronics and the accessories that come with is paramount to a successful packing job, and a great way to protect those items is with an iMangoo Shockproof Carrying Case that is impact resistant and specifically made to hold electronic items. Especially if you're traveling for business, then you're going to need something to protect any SD cards that you may be taking with you. An essential travel item, the SD Card Holder is made with aluminum alloy to keep SD cards safe if dropped.

One of the most essential accessories for travel are sunglasses. Sunglasses help make a look and protect your eyes from the sun while you're out on your next adventure. The best way to protect your sunglasses for your trip is with an organizer case from Amazon. With 5 slots available for 5 pairs of sunglasses, the Sunglass Organizer Case will keep your sunglasses safe in your luggage.

Have you ever found packing shoes to be a pain? Well not anymore, because Amazon is selling a Travel Shoe Bag that can hold up to three pairs of shoes to make your packing nightmare a dream. So whether you're packing Crocs or stilettos, keep your look safe and protected with a shoe bag.

Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you can take a break from taking your medicine. Especially for travelers on PrEP, making sure to take all your doses is important for a fun and relaxing vacation. What you'll need is a Daily Pill Organizer that makes it so your medication is safe, secure and ready for you to take on your next trip.

Oral health is something that cannot be neglected when you're on vacation. Make sure to continue flossing to keep your dentist happy when you return with healthy teeth and gums. To ensure you take care of your oral hygiene, this Dental Floss Portable Case holds all of your dental floss for perfect mouth cleaning.

Shop iMangoo Shockproof Carrying Case on Amazon for $9.85.

Shop SD Card Holder on Amazon for $10.99.

Shop Sunglass Organizer Case on Amazon for $18.69.

Shop Travel Shoe Bag on Amazon for $19.99.

Shop Daily Pill Organizer on Amazon for $9.99.

Shop Dental Floss Portable Case on Amazon for $5.99.

Aside from all of the containers you can use to pack stuff, traveling also requires you to bring more than just clothes and toiletries. It's important to pack items that will make your trip much more enjoyable, from hangers to portable chargers, these are the essentials.

Sometimes when traveling, the place that you're staying doesn't have or doesn't have enough hangers to hold your clothing items. Instead of letting your clothes get wrinkled, think ahead and pack some Travel Hangers that are collapsible for easy storage and packing.

Also, sometimes, wrinkles are unavoidable. You can pack your clothes perfectly and somehow during transit your clothing items are haphazardly situated where they weren't initially. That's when the Newbealer Handheld Steamer for Clothes comes in handy to remove those pesky wrinkles that form on your perfectly packed clothes.

Another essential item for packing is a keyboard case for your iPad. iPads are a lot easier to pack than laptops, which means getting in a little work during the downtime of traveling is a possibility if you're using your iPad. To make work easier, this Keyboard Case for iPad makes your work easier so you can type and play while waiting for your flight.

And to keep your devices fully charged wherever you are, you can use a Portable Charger Power Bank to give your electronics some extra juice to keep working or keep playing while you're traveling. One great feature to note of this charger is that is can charge two devices at once and can refill a battery in full in 4-5 hours.

Traveling can get messy, and at times it can be impossible to make it to a bathroom to clean your hands or whatever got dirty. What you'll need is a Skip Hop On-The-Go Wipes Dispenser that makes cleaning during travel a breeze. Instead of worrying how you'll get clean, pull out your wipes and keep enjoying your vacation.

Shop Travel Hangers on Amazon for $19.99.

Shop Newbealer Handheld Steamer for Clothes on Amazon for $49.99.

Shop Keyboard Case for iPad on Amazon for $28.99.

Shop Portable Charger Power Bank on Amazon for $24.99.

Shop Skip Hop On-The-Go Wipes Dispenser on Amazon for $9.99.

Anyone and everyone who has traveled knows the pain of trying to sleep while on a plane, bus, or train. It's nearly impossible unless you have the right accessories. A necessity for trying to get to sleep while traveling is a travel pillow. So instead of fidgeting around trying to get to sleep around other people, escape into a travel pillow and make your vacation truly relaxing.

The trtl Pillow Plus Travel Pillow is fully adjustable for your neck and scientifically engineered with an ergonomic design to ensure that you can keep your neck up while also sleeping. But if you want to fully escape into your pillow and support your body, then the JefDiee Inflatable Travel Pillow will work wonders, comfortably supporting your head and chin with room for your arms to continue functioning.

It can be more relaxing for travelers to bring their own blanket and pillow than rely on their accommodations to provide. The EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow is luxuriously soft and comes in a durable case that can easily be attached to luggage for when traveling so that it doesn't take up extra room in your suitcase.

Although not a travel pillow, this MZOO Sleep Eye Mask sure will feel one with its contoured cup and nose bridge imprint that makes wearing these comforting for the eyes and a perfect accessory to sleep with when traveling. Escape from the hecticness of travel with an eye mask that will make sleep easy.

Shop trtl Pillow Plus Travel Pillow on Amazon for $98.99.

Shop JefDiee Inflatable Travel Pillow on Amazon for $22.89.

Shop EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow on Amazon for $29.95.

Shop MZOO Sleep Eye Mask on Amazon for $16.99.

Traveling takes on a whole new meaning when going for a trip into the outdoors. Vacationing in the woods or outside of indoor lodging requires essentials that most people wouldn't bring on a normal trip. Taking care of essential needs like getting water and staying clean require products from Amazon that will make the experience much more enjoyable.

Getting water is paramount to having a good time while vacationing in the outdoors. So, carrying a water bottle along will keep you hydrated and safe while enjoying the adventure of the outdoors. The BILTRTE Water Bottle Carrier Bag keeps your water bottle perfectly secured to you while hiking or traveling with its adjustable shoulder strap and holder. And for a decked-out water bottle that will keep you alerted when to stay hydrated, look no further than the Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle that tracks water intake with bluetooth.

When doing an outdoors vacation, the last thing you'll want to bring is a full luggage set. Instead, you'll need a backpack that you can easily carry your essentials in so that hiking or traveling long distance doesn't become a burden. We especially love this AMRANDOM Shoulder Chest Sling Bag for its LGBTQ+ Pride colors.

A lot of travel luggage that you can easily take to the outdoors doesn't come equipped with safety measures to ensure your belongings aren't rifled through. The SAFEGO Portable Lock Box Safe will keep your valuables protected in its compact case so that no matter where you're traveling or storing your belongings in you will stay safe.

For the queer traveler, especially when traveling outdoors, keeping yourself clean down there is paramount to an enjoyable vacation. Imagine having to use the bathroom in the woods and not being able to stay clean, talk about roughing it. Instead, use this Tushy Travel Bidet that is discreetly packaged as a water bottle to keep your tush clean.

Shop BILTRTE Water Bottle Carrier Bag on Amazon for $19.99.

Shop Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle on Amazon for $79.99.

Shop AMRANDOM Shoulder Chest Sling Bag on Amazon for $23.99.

Shop SAFEGO Portable Lock Box Safe on Amazon for $49.95.

Shop Tushy Travel Bidet on Amazon for $31.95.