5 TikTok travel products you need to try

The cream of the crop.

Despite the trend of ‘de-influencing’ wafting around on the internet, our resident TikTok expert (yours truly) has well and truly been influenced by these nifty travel finds.

Who needs a fancy business class seat when you have this futuristic Inflatable Travel Pillow, that not only allows you to rest your head comfortably, but keeps the stress off your back, neck and arms. Not only does the ergonomic shape support the curve of your spine, there are also holes on either side of the pillow so you can rest your head without your arms going numb. The best part however is that the pillow has a fast inflate and deflate thanks to its two-in-one air valve design, making it quick and easy to store in your designated carry-on bag.

For someone who needs all their essentials in the palm of their hand (or their chest) the Beis Sport Sling is the ‘it’ cross-body bag of the moment. With a microfiber-lined pocket to keep your phone scratch free, a built in card sleeve and an expandable pouch for your water bottle, it’ll make that last minute dash for the gate much easier.

Everyone from Gen Z influencers to office professionals are obsessed with hydration and making life a little bit brighter with their emotional support water bottles, and while you can easily pick up a colourful thermos from K-mart there's one uber-popular tumbler, the Stanley, that is almost always sold out. Good thing is whenever the internet attributes cult status to a product, affordable and more accessible dupes always show up.

Simple Modern's vessel is reminiscent of the Stanley design we’ve come to know and love, but far easier to grab your hands on. The tapered shape means that it fits in your car cup holder without venturing to Bunnings for a PVC pipe. It's also got the double-wall insulation keeping your liquids hot or cold for hours, an easy carrying handle and a leak resistant lid that won't spill your juice during turbulence.

Have you ever gotten to a hotel room and found that there just weren't enough power outlets to charge all your smart devices. Well fret no more, this 3 in 1 Foldable Wireless Charger is a multitasking portable charging device that supports up to three devices at once, compatible for your Apple phone, watch and earphones. Say goodbye to jumbled cable and hello to extra baggage space.

Portable chargers have revolutionised the game, making a day out in the city much easier. This Amazon TikTok Viral Portable Charger raises the bar as you don't need to carry any cords to charge your devices on the run. When your battery is running low, simply plug your phone directly into the dock and it’ll instantly charge. You can also simultaneously charge your phone and the dock at the same time.

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But how will travellers benefit?

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Singapore Airlines will soon be offering free Wi-Fi to customers in all cabin classes from First to Economy. And to that I say: no thanks.