9 Carry-On Bag Essentials Necessary for Your Summer Travels
These items will make your flight so much smoother!
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Bon Voyage! - Travel season is upon us! With these items in your bag, you'll be a boss of the skies and the roads. By Kenrya Rankin(Photo: m-imagephotography/Getty Images)
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Filter Water Bottle - Don't waste your money on the overpriced bottles you can buy on the way to the gate. Bring a water bottle with a built-in filter, and fill it at the water fountain.(Photo: Lisa Romerein/Getty Images)
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Eye Mask + Earplugs - From crying babies to insistent sun rays, nothing will block out the sights and sounds of the plane (or car, or bus or train) better than this.(Photo: Image Source/Getty Images)
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Snacks - Don't depend on the on-board options. Bring something you can eat during a long wait on the runway or at the gate.(Photo: James Baigrie/Getty Images)
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Socks - Who wants to wear shoes for an entire trip? Bring socks to keep you comfy and warm. The fluffier, the better.(Photo: Jekaterina Nikitina/Getty Images)
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Portable Battery Charger - Don't be one of those folks jockeying for position at an outlet. Bring a pre-charged portable battery to keep your phone going all day long.(Granger Wootz/Getty Images)
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Copy of Your Passport - Yeah, you need your actual passport and ID. But it pays to have a copy of it, too, if you're traveling overseas.(Photo: Denistorm/Getty Images)
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Cardigan - A large scarf or a sweater you don't have to pull over your head will keep you from freezing without jacking up your hair.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)
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Hand Sanitizer - Whether it's a small bottle or wipes, you can use this to clean your hands, your tray table and anything else that gets disgusting along the way.(Photo: DNY59/Getty Images)