17 Items That Will Make Long-Haul Flights a Lot More Comfortable
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Whoever said, "It's not about the destination, but the journey," obviously never had to sit through a long-haul flight. Spending hours crammed into a tightly packed airplane filled with recycled air and surrounded by strangers isn't everyone's idea of a good time. Unfortunately, it's a necessary part of traveling, especially if you're trying to knock a few faraway destinations off your bucket list. But luckily, there are lots of ways you can make your long flight more enjoyable — and, most importantly, more comfortable. So load up your carry-on with some of these travel essentials and you'll be well-rested and ready to explore when you reach your final destination.
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Compression Socks
Avoid swollen legs and feet, and keep your feet warm, with a pair of Comfortiva Compression Socks ($40 for three pairs).
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Travel Pillow
Sleep is essential on a long flight, so try the Trtl Travel Pillow ($30) to get some shut-eye and avoid getting a sore neck.
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Facial Spray
Give your skin a refresh before you de-plane with one of these soothing Mario Badescu Facial Sprays ($21 for set of three).
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Blanket Scarf
Get cozy, stay warm, and look stylish on your long flight with this Hat Attack Windowpane Blanket Scarf ($52, originally $74).
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Sleep Mask
A Slip Silk Sleepmask ($50) will help you block out that fluorescent plane light (and the glare from your neighbor's screen) so you can get some rest.
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Earplugs
Whether it's screaming children or ambient noise from the plane's engine, these Eargasm Aviation Earplugs ($22) will block out all of the sounds on the plane.
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Noise-Canceling Headphones
Enjoy your movies and TV shows without disturbances with a set of Sony Noise Canceling Headphones ($50).
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Lip Balm
The recycled air in planes is notoriously dry, so keep your lips hydrated with moisturizing Kiehl's No-Shine Lip Balm ($9).
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Facial Moisturizer
Likewise, your face will thank you for using this Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Moisturizer ($17, originally $19) full of hyaluronic acid to prevent your skin from drying out on your flight.
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Tablet
Load up a Samsung Galaxy Tablet ($200, originally $230) with your favorite movies, TV shows, and e-books to pass the time on your long flight.
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Face Wipes
You can't wash your face properly in an airplane bathroom, so give your face a refresh and remove makeup with some Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Cloths ($18).
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Pill Box
Keep any medications you might need safe and organized in this Vintage Floral Pill Box ($11).
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Pens
It's always a good idea to have writing utensils, like these Madeline Pens ($18 for set of six) on hand when you travel, and they'll come in handy when filling out customs forms and landing cards on the plane.
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Dry Shampoo
After a long flight, your hair may need a pick-me-up, so pack this travel-sized Klorane Dry Shampoo ($10) and you'll feel good as new.
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Travel Wallet
Keep all of your travel documents, foreign currency, credit cards, and other important items in a Audrey Leather Travel Wallet ($74, originally $99) so you don't misplace anything on your flight.
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Collapsible Water Bottle
This Chicmoda Collapsible Water Bottle ($15) is great for taking in your carry-on so you can stay hydrated on your flight — just be sure it's empty when you go through security.
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Portable Charger
If you're flying with a budget airline or very basic economy, your seat might not have a plug, so keep this Anker Powercore Portable Charger ($38) on hand just in case.
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