16 of the Best Travel Organizers to Turn You Into a Packing Pro

If using all those jet fuel miles has you feeling guilty about your carbon footprint, ease your conscience and help save the planet (sort of) by compensating with the 100 percent Repreve travel organizer that PureWow readers are obsessed with. Made from recycled water bottle plastic, its material manages to repel water to keep your belongings safe. We're also big fans of that interior divider, which features six compartments that can not only be adjusted as needed, but removed entirely, allowing you to fit exactly what you need inside. Oh, and did we mention the toothbrush holders? (Psst: If this one's too large for your tastes, there's also a smaller version, from $50, available.)

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• Best for: toiletries

We’ve all been there: sitting on our luggage with all our might to make sure the thing actually closes shut. But that was before we got our hands on these BumbleBella by Jill Martin hanging packing cubes. According to the brand, these little babies have 30 percent more compression than their competitors, making it easier to fit your essentials inside your suitcase. What's more, you can link the shelf-like cube bottoms together when the tops are flipped open to create a mini hanging dresser once you arrive to your destination. (Genius, right?) They definitely work: Commerce Director Nicole Briese uses them even when she's not traveling to display her purses. Each set comes with two cubes as well as a mesh skinny garment container for your dirty socks, underwear and the like. Just be sure not to throw the cubes in the dryer, as they could lose their shape.

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• Best for: clothes and delicates

Spilled pills can be a disaster. Luckily, this neat organizer makes sure your prescriptions are one less thing you’ll have to worry about while traveling. Equipped with seven ultra-secure compartments, it's got a rubber ring around the edge to make for an airtight seal, preventing your important medications from getting damp or dusty. According to the company, it can hold between 12 and 14 vitamins or five to seven fish oil pills in each compartment for a total of between 35 to 98 pills, though shoppers say it's a bit smaller than advertised. To be safe, you may want to order the next size up ($12).

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• Best for: medications, vitamins

This foldable, hanging travel organizer is guaranteed to keep your toothpaste, deodorant, razor and more in check. Why? Because it has a large base compartment with elastic bands at the top and sides to keep everything in place when you’re on the move. It also includes a top handle, so you can carry it around with ease. The 100 percent recycled ripstop polyester material is water-resistant and super strong, and the whole thing weighs less than 1 pound, making it ultra-lightweight.

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• Best for: toiletries

Know what's not fun? Detangling seven necklaces before dinner. Thanks to the clever design of this chic jewelry travel organizer, you shouldn't have to. Its hexagonal shape unrolls to reveal five separate compartments: two for sunglasses, one for earrings, one for necklaces and bracelets (complete with five snaps to keep them in place) and one for rings. Each one also has features to fit the jewelry at hand (the earring compartment, for instance, has a small board to affix your studs to). After testing it out, we can confirm that nothing shifts or falls out when it's rolled up, and it's got enough room for nearly our entire jewelry collection. No wonder this baby sold out during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Our only complaints? We have found that it does take up a decent amount of space in your tote or carry-on and the bottom compartment can stick to the one above, requiring a bit of a tug.

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• Best for: earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, sunglasses and watches

If you need your face to be on fleek no matter where you go, then you better make sure you’re storing your cosmetic products with care. This makeup travel organizer will meet your needs and then some. Its open design means you can fit everything from your setting spray and moisturizer to your favorite foundation inside, and the see-through material means you (and TSA) will be able to quickly and easily take stock of your things. The canvas top can be personalized with your initials for an extra $15 to $65, and it's also spill-proof and stain-resistant in case of a leak. The square shape will fit neatly in your suitcase, too, meaning you won’t have to choose between your shoes and your makeup brushes. And if it doesn't? Try the smaller size here ($75).

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• Best for: toiletries, makeup

If you’re going away for more than a week, then you’ll want to give this six-piece set of travel organizer bags a try. Versatile and practical, they'll reportedly hold between seven to ten days worth of just about anything, according to the company, from your cashmere sweaters to your shoes. An added bonus, the breathable mesh cloth will keep your garments fresh and aired out for the duration of your trip.

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• Best for: clothes, undergarments, cosmetics, shoes

If you’ve ever fallen victim to the dreaded tangled cord fiasco while traveling with your phone and laptop, then you won’t regret investing in this little guy. It comes equipped with five handy elastic loops that’ll keep your wires in place, plus several mesh pockets, making everything easily accessible as soon as you unzip. It also comes in a smaller version ($50) if you tend to travel light.

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• Best for: charging cables, cords, hard drives, small tablets

Picture this: You're next in line for airport security with a line a mile long behind you, frantically digging through your purse to try to find your ID, your passport and your boarding pass, your anxiety growing by the second as your fellow passengers grow impatient behind you. Sound familiar? You need this passport organizer set. The passport holder not only houses your passport, it's got room for your ID, two credit cards and a pen, while the luggage tag will make your bag easily identifiable. As an added bonus, both pieces come inside a clear bag you can use for toiletries and other odds and ends.

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• Best for: passport, pens and credit cards

You know how Samuels advised investing in higher-quality products to save yourself from frustration? This is one of those times. Yes, you could find a cotton cosmetics case, hair bag and toothbrush case for far cheaper elsewhere. But you'd be giving up a lot of stellar features that make this set worth its price tag, like the heat-protected interior of the hair tool bag (excellent for the still-hot straightener you need to throw in your bag last minute), the wipeable interior of the cosmetics case (a true life-saver after a spill) and the waterproof-lined toothbrush holder. You can monogram each of the two cases for an extra-personal touch, and the zipper closures have a tassel that make them easier to pull.

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• Best for: makeup, hair products, toothbrush

Whether you’re bringing sneakers, stilettos or crocs along for the ride, there’s no better way to pack your kicks than with this travel organizer that's designed specifically for your shoes. Its three stacked layers will keep each pair separate, and its water-resistant mesh areas will keep things nice and breathable. We also love that it includes a trolley sleeve, complete with a cell phone pocket, on the back, so you won't have to take up any extra room inside your luggage to use it.

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• Best for: sneakers, flip-flops, heels, loafers

Store cosmetics, chargers and other small goods to your heart’s content with this set of ripstop nylon organizers in three different sizes. The simple-but-effective craftsmanship includes a heavy-duty zipper that runs along across the top of the cases, and the bright color options will make them easy to identify amongst a sea of packed belongings in your luggage. Reviewers say they're far more spacious than they appear and they're water-resistant, too.

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• Best for: makeup, essentials, odds and ends

Who said you have to sacrifice order for style while on-the-go? With this chic travel organizer, you can get the best of both worlds. According to Walmart buyers, it holds more than expected between its two large compartments, and the gold hardware with double zippers is well-made, earning this bag a near-perfect rating from its fans. If you're short on packing space, however, you may want to opt for something a bit smaller.

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• Best for: makeup, hair products

Love to be ultra-organized? Then feast your eyes on these effortlessly cool capsules by Cadence. These nifty little space-saving tiles connect together via magnets to form the shape of a hexagon. Although the pack of six may be a little on the pricey side, Cadence fans say the worry-free, truly leakproof design make them totally worth the splurge. Raved one buyer: "Maybe the first time ever I could travel with no leaks or spills whatsoever."

You can choose which containers you want in your set, and there's a little capacity calculator to tell you how much of something each one will hold. (A typical capsule, for instance, will fit 13 to 14 uses of moisturizer for about one to two weeks of use.) Pay attention to what set you're ordering if you're looking to stock up, however, as the original set linked here is not compatible with the taller, wider Flex set (from $98).

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• Best for: shampoo, conditioner, contact solution, vitamins, pills

If you’re the type of person who likes to bring your whole house with you on vacay, this set is for you. It includes four to six separate polyester cubes in varying sizes, and according to the company, each one will maximize the amount of items you'll be able to pack by compressing your items by up to 60 percent. These cubes also offer an air of luxury: One reviewer also noted that the fabric was silky-smooth to the touch, while another raved over the fact that they manage to keep their shape when empty despite still collapsing down for storage.

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• Best for: clothes, undergarments, thin shoes

There’s no doubt that packing your shampoos, lotions and more can be a nerve-wracking experience. That’s because sometimes, even if you do everything right, a goopy mess can still unfold in your luggage due to bumps and turns while transporting your goods. That’s where this set, specifically designed for liquid-like substances, comes in. With four TSA-approved 3-ounce, wide-mouth bottles, four 3-ounce jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers, a funnel, a cleaning brush, labels and a bag to house it all, you'll have everything you need to fill these silicone receptacles up with your most prized salves, balms and more, plus everything you'll need to clean them out when you've used them all up. The bottles also feature squeeze tops that make them easy to use. Buyers say they do tend to work better with thicker liquids, like shampoos and conditioners, than oily serums, however, which can leak.

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• Best for: shampoos, conditioners, soaps and other liquids