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Looking for a way to keep everything organized on your next long haul flight? TFG readers share their picks for the best travel pouches so you can have a smooth flight.

Best Travel Pouches

Written By: Tae Haahr

Let’s be honest, once you board the plane, it can be annoying to have a bunch of little items with you and not have them organized. TFG readers recommend bringing along a little pouch where you can keep all of your inflight essentials and tuck them into the seat pocket without losing them.

These handy little pouches come in all shapes and sizes, so you can keep track of all of your things. Check out our readers’ awesome picks to make your flight a lot easier!

What’s the Best Organizer Pouch for Your Long Haul Flight Essentials?

Flight 001 Zipper Pouch

Readers’ Top Pick: Seat Pak Travel Zipper Pouch

TFG readers love to be organized during their flight and one of their faves for doing that is the Flight 001 Seat Pak. At 7-inches high, it’s the perfect little seatmate to help you organize all of your important documents, electronic gear, and other travel essentials for long flight trips.

One reader shares, “The flight 101 Seat Pak is awesome—loads of pockets. I have a small carabiner that attaches to the seat pocket.” Big plus is it’s also TSA approved and able to carry travel-sized bottles in case you want to pack light toiletries to refresh yourself.

Another reader shares her experience using them, saying, “I just need to gush about my Seat Pak pouches. They are so useful for long haul flights AND train rides! The different compartments and zippers keep everything organized and secure.”

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Compass Rose Packing Cubes

Packing Cubes

Here at TFG we obviously love the Compass Rose packing cubes. Not only can you pack clothes in them, but many readers also buy a second travel pouch set for other purposes. Because they have a color and numbering system, you’ll know what’s stored in any given cube!

They’re perfect to stuff right in the pocket behind the seat, tucked inside your personal item under the seat, or beside your feet. One TFG reader shares, “I use a packing cube to organize my stuff when flying.”

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RuMe Travel Zipper Bags

RuMe Baggie Travel Zipper Pouch

The RuMe Baggie is a little three-tiered pouch set that can store all of your belongings in separate pouches for maximum organization.

One TFG reader shares, “These little bags are great—washable and inexpensive.” Another reader adds, “I have two of these for travel… love them.” It comes in 11 cute colors, so you can get the one that matches your personality best!

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Miamica “In Flight” Travel Pouch

Miamica Travel Pouch Organizer

The Miamica is a travel pouch Amazon fave among readers— definitely something simple, cute, and easy-to-use. It’s a clear bag with a zip-top and rose gold outlining and accents. Lots of travelers use it for storing headphones, sunglasses, phone, and anything else you might want on your flight with you.

One reader’s review of this organizer is “I love mine.” It can pack flat, has a durable lining and is easy to clean if it happens to get a little dirty during your trip.

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NKTM Traveling Pouch

If you’re looking for maximum organization then the NKTM travel pouch bag might be a winner. With four separate zippered compartments, you can sort all of your items out so they’re easy to find when you need them. It’s made of durable nylon that dries quickly and doesn’t shrink and has an easy-slide zipper.

One reader shares her experience with this organizer. “Although I have the Flight 001 bag, I use this one too—it’s sturdier, and costs about $10 less.” With so many compartments you can hold a lot of items, even your passport as you go through the boarding process.

After your flight, you can also have it double as quick storage in your travel day bag for credit cards, room keys, or more. Another reader shares why this organizer rocks, saying, “Cheaper than some others and very sturdy. I love it!”

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Baggallini TSA Friendly Toiletry Case

Baggallini Travel Toiletry Pouch

The Baggallini is a TSA-friendly case that opens in the middle and holds your items on either side with clear, plastic windows so it’s easy to visually see what you’ve packed. It has two zip pockets, one on each side, and a snap-shut closure.

One TFG reader who recommends the Baggallini says, “I love the fabric on the outside, how it opens and lays flat, and closes with an easy snap. It’s pretty and functional and holds everything I’ll need during the long flight. On one side I put eye drops, moisturizer, and hand cream, and the other side I use for freshening up before landing, where I put face wipes, tinted sunscreen, and mascara.”

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So-Mine Commuter Organizer

So-Mine Cable Organizer Travel Pouch

The So-Mine small travel pouch bag works much like a portfolio. It has slots for your electronic devices (like your tablet), phone, cables, and even your pens. It can be stuffed into the airplane seat pocket or carabiner to the seat using the handle. And it’s machine washable so you can give it a quick clean when you get home or even during your trip.

One reader gives a detailed review of her So-Mine pouch saying, “I hate sticking stuff in the seat back pocket because it’s not the cleanest. I’m always worried small items will get left behind, plus I hate constantly pulling out my backpack from under the seat to grab something. So, I bought this and it works very well for flat things like an iPad or kindle. It has a nice pocket to store small things like tissues, chapstick, and earbuds. I didn’t have to move it out of the way when my neighbor needed to get out.”

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Vera Bradley Signature Cotton Mini Cosmetic Makeup Bag

Travel Makeup Pouch Organizer

The Vera Bradley bag is a great little bag for those long flights. It’s 4.75 inches high and 6.5 inches wide, and can carry all of your favorite travel toiletries, whether you need lip balm, a sleep mask, eyeliner, and even earbuds.

One TFG reader shares, “I have this one and love it and use it for my fights, I often use it in my purse too!” It’s a cute little number with an outside pocket in addition to its zippered pocket.

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Genius Pack High Altitude Flight Bag

Genius High Altitude Flight Bag

Genius has a highly organized design, is extremely lightweight, has a padded compartment, and is made of water-resistant material. Its multi-pocket set-up is designed for ease of use. Readers love this one ahh lot!

One TFG reader says, “I always fly with this,” while another one adds that they “travel with this bag on long haul flights.”

It’s a great little travel companion with sections built for everything you need like headphones, notebook, and your charger. Another reader commented that it’s “so useful, it just hooks onto the seat.”

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Onwon Aluminum Carabiner D-Ring Locking Key

Carabiner Clips

Many readers echoed that seat pockets are not the most sanitary so they recommend bringing a carabiner clip to attach your pouch to the seat instead of stuffing it into the seat pocket.

One reader shares, “I used something similar for the first time this week and loved it. I bought double-sided carabiners and hooked my pouch to the seat pocket. It held my iPad, earbuds, kleenex, small lotion, hand, and Clorox wipes, and lip balm.”

One reader shares a secondary tip. “Binder clips are also golden. Then you can clip it to the seat pocket if there’s not a lot of room.”

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Product Comparison Chart

BRAND \| MODEL	FEATURES \| REVIEWS	RATING \| PRICE
Flight 001 Zipper Pouch	“I just need to gush about my Seat Pak pouches. They are so useful for long haul flights AND train rides!	Check Price
Compass Rose Packing Cubes	“I use a packing cube to organize my stuff when flying.”	Check Price
RuMe Travel Zipper Bags	“I have two of these for travel... love them.”	Check Price
Miamica “In Flight” Travel Pouch	It can pack flat, has a durable lining and is easy to clean if it happens to get a little dirty during your trip.	Check Price
NKTM Traveling Pouch	“Cheaper than some others and very sturdy. I love it!”	Check Price
Baggallini TSA Friendly Toiletry Case	“I love the fabric on the outside, how it opens and lays flat, and closes with an easy snap. It's pretty and functional and holds everything I'll need during the long flight."	Check Price
So-Mine Commuter Organizer	"I bought this and it works very well for flat things like an iPad or kindle. It has a nice pocket to store small things like tissues, chapstick, and earbuds."	Check Price
Vera Bradley Signature Cotton Mini Cosmetic Makeup Bag	“I have this one and love it and use it for my fights, I often use it in my purse too!”	Check Price
Genius Pack High Altitude Flight Bag	“travel with this bag on long haul flights.”	Check Price
Onwon Aluminum Carabiner D-Ring Locking Key	“I used something similar for the first time this week and loved it. I bought double-sided carabiners and hooked my pouch to the seat pocket.	Check Price

Why Use a Travel Pouch Inside Your Airline Seat Pocket?

A pouch for your next long haul flight is super useful because often a purse or personal carry-on item is generally stuffed under a seat and pouches give immediate access to essentials in one place. Having your things in one place also ensures that you won’t leave anything behind.

One reader shares, “It was so easy when deplaning to just pull my bag out of the seat back pocket and stuff it into my backpack after my 7-hour flight.”

If you’re looking for an easy way to keep all of your small items together so that you can have a smooth flight, then a pouch is a smart travel accessory!

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