15 travel accessories you’ll swear by, plus a chance to win free air travel

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2019-11-08 10:00:00 UTC

The exorbitant cost of a non-stop, round-trip flight is enough to make you never leave home, but we all could use a getaway every now and again. That’s why we’re giving one lucky person a $1,000 gift card toward the airline of their choice. The only thing better than a vacation is a free vacation, right?

All you have to do is enter your email address here to enter the giveaway and cross your fingers that you’ll be picked. And while you don’t need to make a purchase to put your name in the hat, we’ve also rounded up some on-sale travel gear for you to shop. If your trip costs $0, you’ll have plenty of money left in your pocket to splurge on travel accessories instead.

Enter to win the giveaway here and shop for some accessories for your potential getaway below.

The Air Sling bag from ALPAKA is designed to safely carry your essentials on the go. It has integrated anti-theft features like concealed and lockable zippers, a secure magnetic latch, and tear-proof material. Plus, it can even charge your phone while you travel.

MSRP: $89.99

Sale Price: $64.99

The Go Sling Pro combines functionality and style in a compact travel pack that can easily be converted into a camera bag. Made of slash-resistant Kevlar that’s five times stronger than steel, it’s designed to safely carry your DSLR, lens, and other travel essentials. The zippers even lock to keep your expensive equipment secure against pickpockets.

MSRP: $99

Sale Price: $79.99

This versatile sling bag can fit an 11-inch tablet and keep it under lock and key while you travel. It features a lockable flap, magnetic Fidlock buckle, and an RFID pocket, so thieves don’t stand a chance.

MSRP: $89

Sale Price: $64.99

The Shift Pack is thoughtfully designed for the modern traveler. It has a rear compartment for your laptop, a quick-access pocket for your keys and wallet, plus a separate padded bottom compartment for your camera or drone. And of course, it’s waterproof and comfortable to wear for long periods of time – like when you’re waiting in line at airport security.

MSRP: $249

Sale Price: $189

A long flight calls for a comfy pillow and this 2-in-1 travel companion is a perfect choice. It’s designed to relieve neck fatigue and has an integrated eye mask for convenience. Oh, and it’s small enough to carry around without issue.

MSRP: $19

Sale Price:

Seal all your clothes in airtight vacuum bags with this Pacum Vacuum and maximize your suitcase space. It’s the size of a smartphone and can free up to 50% more luggage space in less than two minutes — a must for notorious over-packers.

MSRP: $59.99

Sale Price: $49.99

Traveling overseas usually means having to carry multiple adapters to charge your stuff, but you can avoid that hassle with this portable international voltage converter from BESTEK. It’s designed to work with EU, UK, US, and AU outlets and you can use it to charge four devices at once.

MSRP: $59.99

Sale Price: $34.99

The Travel Bag Buddy keeps your boarding passes, credit cards, passports, and other essentials easily accessible when you need them and protects them from digital theft. You can use it alone, attach it to another bag, or use it to securely attach an additional bag to your rolling luggage.

MSRP: $32.99

Sale Price: $24.99

Make shaving on vacation easier with this triple track electric shaver and included travel case. Using an Intelligent Anti-Clip System, it prevents you from having nicks and snags and monitors the battery life, which can last up to 60 minutes on one charge.

MSRP: $59.99

Sale Price: $29.99

Charge up to four USB devices anywhere in the US, Australia, or the European Union with this ultra-slim travel adaptor. It delivers a 5A output for fast charging and only weighs 4 ounces, so it won’t weigh you down on your excursions.

MSRP: $45

Sale Price: $32

The thought of unpacking, repacking, and packing again is enough to make you stay home. This Joyus Exclusive Luggage Shelf prevents you from ever having to go through that cycle. It’s a portable, collapsible closet that fits in your carry-on and lifts back out so you can hang it up and have easy access to all of your outfits.

MSRP: $199

Sale Price: $24.99

Price Drop: $18.99

As the name suggests, the Genius Pack is loaded with smart features to make your life easier. The interior includes a ton of pockets labeled by category and an integrated packing checklist, so you’ll never forget anything. Plus, there’s a separate compartment for dirty laundry that vacuum seals to save space and keep it secluded.

MSRP: $398

Sale Price: $299.99

Price Drop: $199.99

Hotel blowdryers are the worst, but bringing all your hair tools on a trip takes up way too much suitcase space. That’s where the ultra-portable Sutra Professional Travel Blow Dryer comes in. It features a powerful 1,000W ionic motor, two-speed settings, a filter, diffuser nozzle, and concentration nozzle, all in a tiny 2.5-inch x 8-inch x 6-inch package.

MSRP: $59.99

Sale Price: $29.99

Show off your pearly whites in all your vacation photos with the help of this AquaSonic Black Series Toothbrush. It packs a 40,000 VPM motor that rids your teeth of plaque, helps dissolve stains, and whitens your smile. It features soft, whiten, massage, and cleaning modes, and comes complete with a travel case and portable brush heads.

MSRP: $139.99

Sale Price: $39.99