We’re living in a world gone travel-size mad.
Travel Size
Feature Photo by klyphord. Photo above by morrissey

Here are ten items that some people can’t seem to live without on the open road.

  
Slumber Pet Travel Futon Mats

For the dog that still thinks he is in college and just hasn’t gotten around to buying a real couch.

Rub My Duckie Personal Massager

Described as perfect to tuck away for anything from “a rave with friends to an intimate Jacuzzi with your special someone.”

Aside from other uses, this is ideal for the traveler with a duck fetish.

Snack Sized Cigarettes

Phillip Morris is reportedly developing 2.8 inch cigarettes, for those of you who need to sneak a quick-y. But remember not to smoke in the airplane’s bathroom, because lavatories are equipped with smoke detectors and tampering with, disabling, or destroying one is prohibited.

  
Mini Roll Duct Tape

Unplanned murder: It can happen during anyone’s holiday. Luckily, mini duct tape makes it possible to secure the body in a rug and drop the remains in the Seine.

White Zinfandel Havarti Cheese

This cheese spread is just one example of how particular people are about their tiny food. Peruse the astounding Minimus site for travel sized portions of A1 Steak Sauce, chocolate syrup and grapefruit jelly.

  
Aquabells Water Filled Dumbbells

Pumped full of ‘roids and fidgety on the flight to Australia? Not a problem. When filled, these suckers provide 32 pounds of weight training resistance.

As the Amazon description is keen to point out, Aquabells are great because “carrying your weights through airports is impractical.”

Inflatable Foot Rest

For those of you who insist on trying to make Jetblue flight into more than it is (a bus in the air).

  
Hungry Hungry Hippos

Relive your childhood by playing the smaller version of the game that also breaks in five seconds.

Mini Hair Straightener

Little emo boys everywhere are rejoicing because they now have a product that allows them to straighten their hair during the marching band’s trip to Disneyworld!

 

Radius Condom Case

Dude, you know that the one in your wallet is kind of janky.

Why not upgrade to a case that could easily be mistaken for something that holds your retainer?

100% recyclable and available in three colors.

 

 

About The Author

Tom Gates

Tom is a wayward writer based in Los Angeles. He has served as Editor for both Matador Nights and Life. He loves to go far, far away whenever possible. He is also pretending to be a third person right now and is obviously writing his own bio. He knows that you knew that, despite the deft maneuvering of pronouns.

  • http://matadortravel.com/travel-community/michelles Michelle

    “Because carrying your weights through airports is impractical.”

    That is hilarious!

    …would anyone judge me if I bought that futon mat for my dog?

  • http://ExileLifestyle.com Colin Wright

    This is perfect! I HAVE a duck fetish!

    • http://matadorabroad.com Tim Patterson

      A duck fetish? Seriously?

  • http://collazoprojects.com/2008/05/18/top-5-ways-to-experience-mexico-city-like-a-local/ Julie

    I think you’ve taught me a new favorite word: Janky. Love it!

  • http://wayworded.blogspot.com/ Hal

    Holy crap, the things people manufacture!

  • http://matadortravel.com/travel-community/sarah-park Sarah

    Hilarious! Travel sized items are the best…. they make me feel like a giant. :)

  • http://matadorabroad.com Tim Patterson

    Nothing worse than a janky condom.

  • Samantha

    The Hungry Hungry Hippos thing is good for those long, boring flights but…..a rubber duck?

  • http://www.motionphr.com jeff

    Save some money and rap some duct take around a pen.
    Jeff MotionPhr your traveler’s health record for the iPhone

  • http://saratheintrepid.wordpress.com/ Sara

    Was just coveting mini-duct tape and then saw clever hint of wrapping it around pen – thank you Jeff, I am going off right now to wrap my pen in shiny blue tape.

  • http://www.AllTravelSizes.com Scott

    Check out http://www.AllTravelSizes.com for hundreds of great travel size items!

Electronics / Software / Apps →

Tips for protecting your smartphone based on firsthand experience.

Electronics / Software / Apps →

National Geographic Traveler’s app takes readers on a voyage from their iPad screen to...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

Michelle Schusterman checks out what some locals recommend for eating, visiting and...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

When I first bought my iPhone through AT&T, I made the mistake of taking it to a...

 

The word "cute" is highly subjective. However, scaled-down versions of both inanimate...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

Get rid of pickpockets by zapping them with 220-volt jolts of electric juice.

Electronics / Software / Apps →

In the last 30 years, technology has revolutionized the world and continues to evolve...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

Goods Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman rounds up her top 25 free iPhone apps that...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

After years of holding out, Starbucks will join every other cafe on Earth in offering...

Electronics / Software / Apps →

Just in time for the holidays, we're sharing our favorite gadgets - those handy tools...

Apparel →

Finally, you can still look totally GQ while trekking deep within the Laotian jungle.