Smart Hacks To Survive Long-Haul Flights

Pockets Full of Storage

When it comes to bringing all of your possessions on a trip, especially when you have a long connecting flight, being smart about storage makes all the difference. One way to ensure that you have room for all your small items is by traveling with cargo pants or a jacket with many pockets.

 

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Cargo pants offer tons of storage for small items like socks or other things, leaving room for other important items in your carry-on or backpack. Scared of looking like a stereotypical tourist? Ditch the traditional khaki cargo and wear a pair of black discrete ones.

Makeup That Won’t Break Mid-Trip

Whether it's wanting to look perfect in your #VacayVibes pictures or looking your best while waiting for four hours between flights, many of us don’t leave the house, let alone for a trip, without our trusty cosmetics bags.

 

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But all that travel and moving around can easily result in a broken powder compact or cracked eyeshadow palette — and that would be a travel nightmare. An easy solution? Place a thin cotton round on top of the powder product to act as a cushion during your travels; just make sure the compact is completely sealed before tossing it into your cosmetics bag!