My Go-To Long-Haul Packing Trio

There are some great things about a long haul flight. When I’m at a stable cruising altitude, I get some uninterrupted down time to relax, read, watch movies and catch up on work. But that time is so much sweeter when I have some of my favorite things along.

Bagsmart Electronics Organizer Travel Case

Before I finally tamed my cords, chargers, and electronics, packing for a trip drove me slightly insane. I never had the right cord, and my backup charger had a habit of disappearing right when it was time to zip my bag. Enter this little hero: the Bagsmart Electronics Organizer. There are plenty of tech organizers out there, but this one wins for a few simple reasons. It’s lightweight and space-efficient, so it slips easily into a purse or carry-on. The water-resistant fabric, padded construction, and smooth zippers keep everything protected and secure on the go. Inside, there are two roomy mesh pockets for phones and power banks, plus six elasticized pouches to tame my cables, chargers, and small accessories. Best of all? It comes in multiple colors and costs a very reasonable $9.99.

Hot tip: Skip the black version—it’s far too easy to abandon on a plane seat and nearly impossible to spot on a dim cabin floor.

JetThreads Travel Hoodie
When I’m facing an 8+ hour flight to Asia, I want a hoodie with smart, flight-ready features. This one includes a built-in flip-down eye mask that makes sleep possible even when the cabin lights stay on, plus four secure zipper pockets to keep essentials—phone, passport, AirPods case, glasses—right where they belong. The genius detail? A dedicated clasp for my AirPods, so they don’t vanish under my seat mid-nap. (FYI: I also really like the Pond Los Angeles hoodies because the color options are more feminine, it’s a similar cost, and it is a woman-owned small business, but, alas, it doesn’t have the pockets.)
First-class comfort, middle-seat reality.
Cost: $120 per hoodie

Bombas Compression Socks
I love kicking off my shoes on a long-haul flight—but cold feet and airplane bathroom floors promptly murder the vibe. Enter Bombas. Their compression socks improve my circulation, reduce fatigue, and help prevent blood clots with graduated pressure. My in-flight trick? I pull the flimsy airline socks (hello, American Airlines) over my Bombas. When we land, I ditch the airline pair, tuck my clean Bombas into my carry-on for the return flight, and slide straight back into my shoes—comfortable, protected, and drama-free.
Cost: $30 per pair

Now, fly safe, hydrate aggressively, go easy on the salt and alcohol, and sleep whenever you can. If possible, land during the day to soak up natural light, then head to bed early on night one to help reset your clock.