13 Best Travel Accessories 2025, According to Editors

For instance, ELLE’s digital deputy editor, Madison Feller, shared her go-to hack. “If you have limited space, pack bright, fun accessories,” she says. The strategy served her well when she took only a carry-on for her 2.5 week honeymoon. “The clothes I brought were kinda boring, but I had a big pink scrunchie, sunglasses, and sneakers with some pink in them. I would just put those on, and suddenly it’d be an outfit!”

And I’ll echo that recommendation. I believe in packing capsule wardrobe-style, so that everything can be mixed and matched. Without further ado, browse our 13 favorite travel accessories, below.