I’m a Messy Traveler, so These Are the 11 Genius Organizational Tools I'm Buying Before My Next Trip — From $8 (2024)

Even though I’ve packed and planned for many trips over the years, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m an innately messy traveler. Despite my best efforts to neatly square away all of my things inside my carry-on bag or checked luggage, my suitcase eventually ends up looking like a scene out of Twisters. I’ve come to the conclusion that my current method of keeping my stuff separated — that is, shoving individual items in gallon-size Ziploc bags and praying for the best — is no longer going to cut it. As such, I’ve been hunting for travel organizers and products that might actually keep my possessions in order.

Lo and behold, I’ve discovered that Amazon boasts a wide array of travel-friendly organizers, including multifunctional packing cubes, heat-resistant hair tool bags, and protective electronics cases. I’ve tracked down 11 of the most versatile and practical organizational tools worth buying before your next trip, each one built with hidden features or compartments that allow you to quickly locate and access your belongings with ease. And perhaps best of all, items start at just $8.

Shacke 5 Set Packing Cubes

Packing cubes can keep your clothing items separate, making it easy to grab specific pieces without having to rummage through your entire suitcase. This set of five packing cubes from Shacke, available in 14 different colors, is a favorite among Travel + Leisure editors due to its quality and design. Each set comes with a laundry bag and four different sized zippered packing cubes made of breathable mesh, a feature that one reviewer says makes it easy to identify what clothes are inside each cube.

Puliv Pill Supplement Organizer

I know from personal experience just how great this $12 pill organizer is. My boyfriend purchased his months ago, and after seeing how useful it has been on trips and at home, I decided to purchase one for myself. It comes with six different compartments (five large, one extra large) that are deep enough to hold bulky multivitamins and supplements, and features a swivel lid that allows you to shift the snap lid to the specific compartment you want to retrieve a pill from. Made with BPA-free, food-grade plastic, it comes in four different colors and with a nylon carrying strap. I love how much it holds and that it can fit in the water bottle pocket of my backpack, freeing up valuable space for other items.

Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag

This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries. Available in 13 different colors, the hanging organizer has four different zippered compartments roomy enough to hold full-size hair care products, brushes, combs, and more. The outer shell is made with a padded, water-resistant material and includes a front pocket for additional storage, two carrying handles, and chic gold hardware.

Yamiu Waterproof Travel Shoe Bags

If you plan on hiking, running, or working out on your next trip, consider stashing a few waterproof shoe bags in your luggage. This $10 set comes with four zippered pouches that can separate dirty, wet, or stinky shoes from the rest of your belongings. The set includes two large bags, perfect for slides or ankle sneakers, and two extra-large bags big enough to hold sky-high pumps and hiking boots. Only packing two pairs of shoes? You can use the other two bags for just about anything else, including swimsuits, underwear, towels, or even toiletries.

Fyy Electronics Travel Organizer

You can keep your electronic devices and charging equipment safe and organized thanks to this $8 travel case. Available in 22 different shades, this electronics organizer features two main zippered compartments, each housing multiple elastic mesh pockets. The larger back pockets are big enough to hold flat power banks, hard drives, and smartphones, while the smaller compartments are great for separating charging cables, USB blocks, flash drives, and memory cards. It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.

Nearockle Silicone Cable Straps

Speaking of tech gear, these silicone cable straps are a must for keeping long charging cables organized and neatly wrapped in your bag — they can prevent damaging knots from forming, too. These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again. Water-resistant and made of a soft silicone material, these ties can be used for tying up USB cables or wired headphones,but you can also use them for purposes outside of organizing your electronics, like tying multiple scrunchies or headbands together.

Famoplay Hair Tool Travel Bag

When packed, hot hair tools can quickly become a tangled mess. This hair tool bag from Famoplay keeps straighteners, curling irons, and blowout brushes safe, organized, and away from the rest of your suitcase’s contents. It comes with three zippered pockets perfect for stashing hair ties, clips, bobby pins, and travel-size hair products — plus, a heat-resistant rollout mat that you can place your hair tools down on while getting ready. Large enough to hold hair tools up to 16.5 inches long, one reviewer reports that it was perfect for stashing her multi-attachment styling tool.

Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box

Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $10 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight. Available in 10 colors, this zippered case comes with multiple padded compartments for jewelry safekeeping, including five necklace hooks, a pegboard for stud earrings, a seven-groove ring cushion, and a five-section space with removable dividers perfect for holding bracelets, chunky earrings, or bangles. It zips up into a compact arc shape and is covered with a protective PU-leather exterior.

Freegrace Underwear and Bra Organizer

This $15 organizer keeps your intimates separate from the rest of the clothing in your bag, making it easy to retrieve bras, undies, and socks when you need them. It has two different layered compartments: The first contains a large, open space and a mesh zippered pocket, while the second layer has four deep elastic pockets, a smaller hidden flap pocket, and a second open space. It’s large enough to carry all of the socks, panties, and bras you’d need for a lengthy trip. One reviewer shares that she ended up loving it so much that she decided to buy more to hand out as gifts on an upcoming girls’ trip.

Trubetter Foldable Travel Hangers

Many standard hotel room closets contain at least one or two hangers, but other types of lodging — like Airbnb, boutique hotels, and hostels — may not have any at all. If you have several outfits that need to be hung up in order to prevent wrinkling, consider grabbing this folding hanger set ahead of your next trip. Each set contains 10 standard-size hangers that collapse into themselves, making them easy to stow in your carry-on or checked bag. Featuring an anti-slip bottom, each of these compact hangers can hold up to 10 pounds.

Ytonet Roll-up Garment Duffel

This ultra-spacious duffel bag unrolls into a hangable garment bag, ideal for keeping evening gowns, work ensembles, and suits safe and wrinkle-free. Available in eight colors and patterns, this bag comes jam-packed with functional details, including an adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap, two interior zippered side pockets, a removable waterproof shoe bag, and an exterior zippered pocket for easy access to your passports, makeup, or keys. Plus, it’s constructed with a water-resistant, anti-tear polyester exterior, with one reviewer noting that it’s durable yet incredibly lightweight.

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