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The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Chatelaine staffers dish their top travel essentials including the perfect carry-on tote for wherever your trip takes you.
The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Carry-on bag and carry-on essentials

Carry-on bag

This sturdy wheeled suitcase has plenty of interior and exterior pockets to conveniently stowe your belongings. It's also water resistant and padded to keep your goods safe during turbulance. 
City limits roller, $175, MEC.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Noise cancelling headphones

Noise cancelling headphones are essential to even attempt a snooze on a plane (and drown out noisy neighbours) — I have a sleepy-time playlist that basically loops Air's Moon Safari. - Vanessa Taylor, style director

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Taylor oil slick headphones, $260, Frends.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Refillable waterbottle

A refillable water bottle, specifically my bkr bottle. The silicon sleeve keeps the condensation to a minimum! - Nicola Hamilton, deputy art director

Gigi, $35, mybkr.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Comfy socks

I always bring a pair of warm, comfy socks, because airplanes can get extremely chilly. - Stefanie Mastrodicasa, style intern  

Basically basic teal, $14, Stance.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Blanket scarf

An oversized scarf is multi-functional: on the plane I use it as a blanket or a pillow and once I've landed it doubles as a chic cover-up. - Erinn Stewart, assistant style editor

Wilfred diamond mosaic blanket, $50, Aritzia.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Sanitizing wipes

I may sound like a germaphobe, but I use antibacterial wipes to clean the tray table and arm rest whenever I fly. - Amanda Barnier, assistant food editor

WetOnes antibacterial travel 15pk, $2, Walmart.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Travel pillow

I’ve found there is absolutely no comfortable way for me to sleep on a plane, bus, car or train without one of these to prop up my neck. I used to lose them all the time, but now that I have one with a button, I snap it onto my backpack everywhere I go. - Diana Duong, assistant editor

HEYS FVT Togni Canada two in one travel pillow, $25, The Bay.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Important personal belongings

I always pack the annoying-to-replace items (like my bras, swimsuits and skincare) in my carry-on in case my luggage is delayed. - Vanessa Taylor, style director

Scalloped v-neck one-piece swimsuit in Italian matte, $155, J.Crew.

The ultimate carry-on and 8 must-have travel accessories

Hand sanitizer

Not only does this sanitizer get rid of germs, it's a "stress reliever" with a calming eucalyptus and spearmint scent. Because, let's face it, travelling can be stressful. - Stefanie Mastrodicasa, style intern

PocketBac sanitizing hand gel in eucalyptus spearmint, $2, Bath & Body Works.

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