23 Travel Essentials Our Editors Can't Fly Without

"My 'personal item,' ie the bag that stays with me at my seat, is packed with the usual essentials, but in recent years, I have added one thing I can't do without, in the name of comfort: a large, soft scarf that is big enough to be a blanket — no matter the temp where you are going or coming from, it's always chilly on the plane. It can also be used as a blanket or pillow for sleeping, and if you can't fit it in your bag, you wear it." — Shannon Vestal, director

Halogen Cardigan Stitch Cashmere Wrap ($74, originally $149)