I Travel Like It's My Job — Here's What I Always Pack in My Suitcase

Nowadays, a mask isn't just a good idea; it's often required in populous places like airports and hotel lobbies. But who's to say you can't look cute, too? I always bring a handful of my go-to cloth styles, like this All in Motion Women's Contour Face Mask ($5).

Depending on your destination, you might need to buy a converter. Instead of picking up a new adapter whenever you travel, snag up this Travel Smart by Conair Nested Adapter ($17). Not only do the options have something for virtually every destination, but the nesting construction will also fit nicely in your suitcase.

I love hotel toiletries as much as the next person, but those disposable bottles aren't doing Mother Nature any favors. (Plus, I often find myself missing my favorite lotions and potions.) For the best of both worlds, fill up your favorite creams and cleaners in this Made by Design Travel Beauty Set ($7).

As a freelance journalist, I work during most (if not, all) of my vacations. And, I have to be honest with you: I sometimes miss my permanent setup. But, thanks to this SideTrak Solo Freestanding Portable Monitor ($300), I have access to more screen space — minus the unnecessary bulk of my home office.

My fiancé recently surprised me with this Logitech K780 Bluetooth Keyboard ($65) — and it's been a complete game-changer to my work-from-wherever setup. If my computer is out of battery — or I don't have the room to bust out my laptop — I can pair my smartphone with this gadget and get to typing.

It doesn't matter how compulsively I steam my clothes beforehand, the contents of my suitcase always wind up wrinkled by the time I get to my destination. This Downy Light Fresh Wrinkle Releaser ($2) isn't fool-proof, but it gets my pieces looking somewhat polished again.

I always wipe my face with Neutrogena's Cleansing Facial Wipes ($7) before I go to bed. But, instead of lugging around a bulky pack, I can slip a few of these individually wrapped wipes in my dopp kit.

Thanks to your airplane cabin's low humidity levels, it's only natural that your skin will get a little dry post-flight. I swear by Clinique Moisture Surge 100 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator ($41) for its hefty helping of hyaluronic acid — and always apply a huge glob of this moisturizer before takeoff.

Anyone who wants to err on the side of caution should definitely pack some hand sanitizer in their carry-on bag. Megababe is the purveyor of cool-girl personal hygiene — and its Squeaky Clean Hand Sanitizer ($7) will keep you feeling clean and chic.

From snapping selfies for the 'gram to navigating foreign streets, it very important to keep your go-to devices charged. I always bring one of these Anker 2-Port PowerPort 24W Wall Chargers ($18), so my fiancé and I both have somewhere to power up our phones. (Or, if I'm vacationing solo, I can charge my headphones or tablet.)

I spend most of my flights working or catching up on my favorite podcasts, but I do like to take a midflight nap every so often. Consider this Cabeau Evolution S3 Support Pillow ($40) the perfect travel pillow, striking that balance between supportive and soft. Plus, the snap construction lets you fasten this around your carry-on.

Packing the perfect suitcase requires a lot of trial and error — and I'm ready to incorporate Made by Design Packing Cube Set ($30) into my routine. As a recovering over-packer, these cubes will help me stay organized and force me to edit my belongings down to perfection. After all, does anyone really need five T-shirts for a long weekend?