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The Best Travel Organizers for Every Type of Trip

These are the cosmetic bags, tech cases, and Dopp kits we pack every time.
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Packing for a trip requires organization. And there's no better way to keep toiletries, makeup, digital gear, jewelry, and other small travel essentials safe during transit than with the right bag. Whether you're headed on a two-week vacation or a short weekend getaway, durable travel bags, pouches, and cases will always come in handy. We've rounded up a comprehensive list of the best travel organizers for every type of traveler, whether you need a sturdy cosmetic case for makeup products or a smart tech kit for cords and chargers. Below, our tried-and-true travel organizers, from waterproof pouches to essential packing cubes.

Every traveler needs a go-to Dopp kit that will keep small toiletries like contact solution, moisturizer, and sunscreen organized in one place. These roomy and reliable bags also ensure your clothes and other personal items will be protected against any accidental leaks while traveling. The best Dopp kits for women offer enough space for your essentials while still being compact enough to fit in an already-stuffed carry-on or weekender.

Everlane The Renew Transit Catch-All case
Monos Metro toiletry case
Away The Small Toiletry bag
Dagne Dover Mila toiletry organizer

Read more: The Best Dopp Kits for Women

There are plenty of great Dopp kits for men on the market—Dagne Dover, Herschel, Rains, and Bagsmart make some of our favorite travel-friendly (and budget-friendly) bags. These options make skincare and grooming products easy to find and easy to pack in your suitcase. No matter where you're headed on your next getaway, a trusty Dopp kit is essential. (Any of these sleek bags would also make a great gift for the travel-loving man in your life, too.)

Dagne Dover Large Hunter toiletry bag
Herschel Chapter travel kit
Rains Weekend wash bag
Bag Smart toiletry bag

Read more: The Best Dopp Kits for Men

We've all been there: You're sitting in a small, cramped seat in economy hopelessly searching for your iPhone charger in your under-seat bag. The solution to never-ending bag searching and tangled cords: A smart tech organizer that keeps all of your digital gear neat and tidy. These organizers are a true game changer when it comes packing cords, portable chargers, AirPods, and any other tech essentials you're toting around.

Calpak tech organizer
Peak Design tech pouch
Travelon tech accessory organizer

Read more: The Best Travel Tech Organizers

I've ruined a few tote bags by throwing a lipstick or loose powder inside and hoping for the best. You can't always be gentle with your personal item or carry-on while in transit, so a durable cosmetic bag helps protect your makeup products and everything around it. If you want to make getting ready in a hotel bathroom even speedier, opt for a clear cosmetic case or the Lay-n-Go drawstring bag that makes finding all of your products easier than ever.

Away cosmetics bag
Calpak clear cosmetic case
Lay-n-Go drawstring makeup bag
Kusshi Signature makeup bag

Read more: The Best Travel Makeup Bags

If you're not already using packing cubes, let this be your sign to start. Our editors swear by packing cubes to keep clothes organized and compressed—meaning you can fit a whole lot more in your suitcase with these. Packing cubes also help you separate clean clothes from dirty ones and help protect special items like dresses and suits from any spilled liquids in your carry-on. Paravel and Calpak make some of our favorite packing cubes, but we also love the more budget-friendly options you can find on Amazon from Bagail and Alameda.

Paravel Packing Cube Quad
Calpak packing cubes (set of five)
Bagail packing cubes (set of six)
Alameda Store compression packing cube set (set of three)

Read more: The Best Packing Cubes

Jewelry cases

The last thing you need upon arriving to your destination is to find all of your necklaces and bracelets tangled. Or worse, discover that you lost a special (or expensive) piece of jewelry while in transit. A sturdy jewelry case ensures your favorite pieces will be safe and protected from being squashed or broken. And if you're in need of a thoughtful gift, a well-made and sleek jewelry case will be much appreciated.

Mark & Graham Jewelry Case
Away Jewelry Box
Hatori Jewelry Box
Bag Smart Jewelry Organizer

Hanging toiletry bags

Toiletries can quickly create a cluttered bathroom counter. The next time you stay at a hotel or Airbnb, consider placing a hanging toiletry bag on the back of the bathroom door. It will help you see all of your products at a glance and limits the need to unpack and repack at the end of your trip. Use these to store anything from skincare and beauty products to jewelry and hair tools.

Bagsmart hanging toiletry bag
Calpak Terra hanging toiletry bag
REI shower roll
L.L.Bean personal organizer toiletry bag

Sometimes, you need a water-resistant pouch or an extra bag, just in case. Options like the Aloha Collection pouches and Baggu set can hold wet bathing suits, dirty clothes, or sand-filled beach items, making it safe to toss them back in your tote or backpack. These types of bags can also keep your phone and other electronics safe if you're lounging by the pool.

Baggu Go Pouch set