The 5 Best Travel Accessories You Can Buy at Sam’s Club

I travel fairly often, normally anywhere from five to 10 times per year. Recently, I decided it was finally time to pick up some of the travel accessories people are always talking about. After one transatlantic flight, they've already made a huge difference.

If you're a Sam's Club member, it has plenty of useful travel gear available in stores and online. Here are the best travel accessories you can buy at Sam's Club right now.

1. iFLY Smart 4-Piece Packing Cube Travel Set: $39.98

Packing cubes are one of those products I was never sure about and now feel silly for doubting. They're great for keeping things organized, and they make it so much easier to pack and unpack your suitcase.

Instead of having all your clothes packed together, you separate them into your packing cubes. When you get to your destination, you don't have a mass of clothes to sort through. You have a packing cube with your shirts, another with your pants, and so on. These also help keep your clothes clean by protecting them from everything else in your suitcase.

2. myCharge Hub All-in-One Portable Charger, 10,050 mAh: $49.98

Charging your devices away from home can be a pain. There's often a crowd of people around the outlets already. It takes forever to charge anything on a plane. And to top it off, the FBI has warned that hackers are stealing data through public USB chargers in what's called "juice jacking."

All the more reason to carry a power bank. This myCharge portable charger doesn't take up much space, can charge up to three devices at once, and advertises up to 54 hours of battery life.

3. Apple AirTag: $27.98 (One-pack) or $94.98 (Four-pack)

Lost luggage is every traveler's worst nightmare. It can happen to anyone, so while you certainly hope it doesn't happen to you, it's good to be prepared in case it does.

A luggage tracking device is a great start. It can help you pinpoint where your luggage is and see if it's just delayed or went to a completely different city. Police have even been able to track down stolen luggage thanks to people's AirTags. Personally, I bought a four-pack so my wife and I would have one each for our checked bags and carry-ons.

By the way, another smart way to be prepared in the event of lost luggage is travel insurance. Many travel credit cards include insurance for lost and delayed luggage as a complimentary benefit. It's well worth using one of these cards to pay for your trips so you're protected.

4. Swissgear 3760 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack: $49.98

Many travelers focus on getting quality luggage, meaning a carry-on and maybe a checked bag. It's definitely smart to do that, because good luggage can seriously improve your travel experience. It's often better designed, which helps you pack and organize everything, and smoother to wheel around. Quality luggage also lasts longer, so it can pay off from a personal finance standpoint.

That being said, don't neglect the personal item, either. It's nice when you don't need to dig around your carry-on at the airport or on the plane. With a laptop backpack, like this one, you'll have easy access to your devices, snacks, and anything else you need during your trip.

5. ZULU 26-ounce Stainless Insulated Water Bottle (Two-pack): $19.98

A reusable water bottle is a simple way to save money on every trip. Everything is notoriously overpriced at the airport, and because of TSA rules, liquids are only allowed through security in travel-sized containers of up to 3.4 ounces. Instead of paying a premium for a bottle of water, bring your own and fill it up at a water fountain.

Whether you travel all the time or only on special occasions, the right travel accessories make the experience much more enjoyable. Before your next trip, it's worth checking out the gear you can get at Sam's Club.