Buy It for Life: 5 Long-Lasting Travel Essentials Loved by Our Readers
Inspired by Reddit’s beloved "Buy It For Life" thread, we surveyed our readers to uncover their favorite travel products that truly stand the test of time. Image: Facebook / Briggs & Riley
For those unfamiliar with the wild world of Reddit: The “Buy It For Life” thread is a popular channel for users to share their most beloved product recommendations — durable, reliable items that never fail you.
To introduce StyleBlueprint’s own Buy It For Life (BIFL) series, we surveyed readers asking them to share their trusted favorites. The results included everything from surprisingly sturdy bargain finds to high-end splurges that are guaranteed to last a lifetime. These are five items that stood out as crowd favorites!
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Briggs & Riley Rolling Luggage
Hands down, Briggs & Riley rolling luggage showed up most frequently on the survey. Specifically, the carry-on styles got the most love, but all of Briggs & Riley’s designs are extremely highly rated and come with a LIFETIME GUARANTEE. If you’re ready to invest in a high-quality piece (or set) of luggage that will last, this brand delivers.
Bombas Compression Socks
Fabulous for long flights and road trips, compression socks apply graduated pressure up the leg to improve blood flow, which helps prevent swelling, fatigue, and more serious complications, such as blood clots. Bombas is a crowd favorite for cozy, durable socks, and they offer a line of compression socks in men’s and women’s sizes (starting at $30).
Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Bags
The classics become classics for a reason, and Longchamp’s Le Pliage Original collection (starting at $140) has stood the test of time. For travel, many readers mentioned the canvas Le Pliage totes, which come in a variety of sizes and fold beautifully to save space in your luggage.
Tripped Travel Gear Toiletry Set
Boasting a 4.6-star rating on Amazon, this budget-friendly toiletry set ($34.95) includes three useful bags — a hanging travel bag, a clear TSA-approved bag for carry-on liquids, and an accessory organizer pouch. It’s available in eight colors!
White & Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap
A versatile, stylish wrap is a must for travel, especially when temperatures are likely to vary from location to location. Featuring nearly seven feet of pure cashmere, White & Warren’s iconic Cashmere Travel Wrap ($385) has been a best-seller since the late 1990s. (They offer a ‘mini scarf‘ style at a lower price point, too!)
For more product recommendations, be sure to check out our separate series of travel accessories that make life easier!
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Alissa Harb
Alissa Harb is StyleBlueprint's Managing Editor, based in Nashville. A lifelong Tennessee native, Alissa has over 13 years of experience in digital media and loves writing about food, travel, and entertaining. She is a lover of dogs, true crime, and ordering for the table.