6 travel items that’ll help you scoot through TSA a lot faster, starting at $8

There’s nothing worse than getting through security only to be told to toss one of your toiletries because it’s an ounce or two over the allowed limit. Invest in these TSA-approved travel bottles and keep all your pricey liquids and gels from getting dumped. This 16-piece set comes complete with four reusable tubes for your shampoo and lotions, two spray bottles, four jars for things like moisturizer or pills, two scoops, a brush, two sheets of stickers — all in a pouch for easy organization and inspection.

“These containers were amazing. No leaking, extra spacious and very comfortable to have in my carry-on,” one travel professional wrote. “I am a flight attendant and these were perfect for me.”

How many times have you been next in the TSA line, ready to present your ID, but the traveler in front of you is fumbling through their purse, trying to find their documents? Yeah, don’t be that person. A bag organizer like this one keeps important items easily accessible. 

The medium fits most standard purses and totes, but there are four other sizes too. It has 13 pockets (three exterior, 10 interior), so you’ll have more than enough places to neatly stow your passport, wallet, boarding pass, phone and much more.

Over 16,000 Amazon shoppers say this top-selling add-on is keeping everything in its place. “This thing kept me organized the entire time. No digging around in the TSA line trying to find identification,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “I had zippers for cash and credit cards. It was great.”

Unless you have PreCheck, some airports require that you remove your laptop or tablet from your bag at the TSA checkpoint. Some travelers opt for a simple laptop sleeve, but that still ends up getting lost in many bags, leading to a major bottleneck. We recommend investing in a backpack with a dedicated laptop sleeve. This one is TSA-approved and unfolds to up to 180 degrees, so you’ll be able to get your tech inspected without actually removing it from the bag.

“Just a great overall travel backpack,” one fan wrote. “Easy for TSA to search without messing [up] your stuff.”

If you’re a minimalist, this Amazon shopper favorite has 10 slots to fit cards, your boarding pass and your passport, plus a bifold wallet slot for cash. It also has RFID data-blocking to protect your cards and personal financial info from digital scans. Better yet, it’s made of genuine leather, so you should have it for many, many trips to come.

“This Polare wallet has more storage space than I ever expected a wallet could have,” one reviewer wrote. “The manufacturing is first-rate … there are enough compartments to hold multiple passports, cards, currencies and receipts.”

Why is it that your purse or personal item always seems to fall off your carry-on while you’re rushing through security? If you don’t have a bag with a built-in trolley sleeve, no need to buy one — just grab this popular travel belt that fastens your bag to your carry-on handle. It keeps your bag in place even when you’re running for the gate, and since it made its debut on Shark Tank, it’s gained a huge following.

“Best travel purchase I’ve made in years,” one shopper wrote. “It totally changed my airport experience with my bag falling off the top of my rolling suitcase. Makes going through customs a breeze and staying organized about 10 times easier.”

When it’s time for shoes to come off, so many travelers end up holding up the line by bending down and fumbling with their laces. These slip-on shoes were made to go on and off with one fluid motion, so all you’ll have to do is pick them up and place them on the conveyor belt. They’re machine-washable, and since they have four-way stretch and a breathable knit upper, you’ll stay comfy no matter how far away your gate is.

“These shoes are lightweight and very comfortable,” one impressed reviewer wrote. “Wore them on a flight after I walked all over the airport. Easy to slip on and off at the TSA checkpoint. Feet were happy and not achy at all.”