26 Items I Won’t Board Another Long Flight Without

I consider myself a frequent flier. This year alone, I’ve already been to Mexico twice, L.A., south Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just last week I got back from a trip to Tokyo. I’ve zipped and unzipped my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many times that it remained a fixture on my living room floor all summer with too little time in between trips to bother putting it away. I’ve been to the airport so frequently over the past few months that I’ve joked about renting out a room next to JFK. And just recently, I’ve become the proud holder of United’s Premier Gold tier status.

Suffice it to say, I’ve gotten my in-flight routine down to science at this point. Of course, I’ll tweak which essentials to bring with me based on how long my travel day will be and if I’ll have to eat or sleep on board, but alas, I’ve figured out a few things that can make or break a good flight from a bad one, make or break my jet lag, my skin, digestion, and well, you get the picture. From the weighted eye mask that has me out like a light to the face mist helps me avoid post-flight breakouts, discover the 26 travel essentials I won’t board another long-haul international flight without bringing.