I’m maximizing the space in my carry-on suitcase with these 7 travel finds from Amazon

In just a week, I’ll board a flight to Europe and begin an 18-night trip with five stops in three countries – and I’m determined to do it all with just one carry-on bag.

Since I’ll be unpacking and repacking my bags in four hotels and a friend’s room during my trip, I want to keep my belongings as organized (and edited) as possible. In my quest to streamline my suitcase, I dove deep into Amazon’s best-selling travel gear chart to browse the site’s most popular organizers and accessories.

I found seven standouts, including a set of compression cubes, a small but mighty makeup bag, and a super-compact hanging toiletry bag — and they’re all under $30.

Amazon’s Best-Selling Travel Gear Under $30

Eneteck Travel Shoe Bag with 3 Pairs, $13 (Save 10%)

This travel shoe bag is hands down my favorite find. It fits three pairs of shoes in a sleek package that measures 11.8 inches by 8.7 inches, which is about the size of a piece of printer paper, and is just 5.5 inches tall once zipped up .

One reviewer confirmed it was the “perfect size” for two pairs of shoes and sandals, and another shopper called it a “lifesaver” for fitting a pair of running shoes, hiking boots, and sandals. This is perfect for me as I plan on wearing my bulkiest shoes while traveling (chunky loafers) and will use them to pack a pair of flats, heels, and my trusty Adidas Sambas.

Bagail Compression Packing Cubes 4 Set, $17 with Prime

I know from experience that packing cubes is a game changer. Compressive packing cubes?! This is the next level, and I want to get in. These are designed with a second zipper that packs the cubes into neat little packages. They come in sets of four, five or six and in many colors and patterns, as well as clear.

The packing cubes have over 14,500 five-star reviews from shoppers, so I feel pretty confident buying them, and they’re just $17 right now. One reviewer who purchased them also got a “more expensive set” to compare, and when they did a “hands-on bundle,” said these packing cubes “hands down won.”

And another reviewer, who traveled internationally with the packing cubes, wrote: “When customs opened my suitcase, it kept my items tidy, covered, [and] not exposed to dirt or germs. But most importantly, the compression cubes helped them “pack a lot more” into the suitcase.

Purevave Hanging Compact Toiletry Bag, $19 with Prime

The hanging toiletry bag I have now is great, but it’s huge. This compact version measures just 25 x 12 x 3.5 inches when closed and is big enough for your essentials. It also has nice design details, like a middle compartment designed specifically for toothbrush and toothpaste, and elastic bands to hold liquid items in place.

If you also have a summer trip planned, take a look at Amazon’s best-selling travel gear chart for products that can streamline your packing. And keep scrolling to see more of what my precious carry-on luggage netted.

Cubetastic Small Travel Makeup Bag

Apple World Traveler Adapter Kit

Repel Portable Travel Umbrella, $29 (Save 17%)

Umetass Travel Size Squeeze Bottles 8 Count