From hydration hacks to Hermès scarves to wireless headphones, read on to find out what Hong Kong Tatler's editors keep in their carry on when travelling

Hermès scarf

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Above Photo: hermes.com

"In my carry-on, you’ll usually find a big scarf—my favourites are the cashmere-silk ‘140 shawls’ from Hermes, because they’re versatile, lightweight, warm-but-not-too-warm, and roll up really small—a tin of Smith’s Rosebud lip balm, and as many bottles of water I can carry because I live in perpetual, irrational fear of being dehydrated.  I never sign up for in-flight wifi (because I don’t want to be Slacked at 35,000 feet!) so I make sure to stock up on magazines at the airport—always Heat and Grazia if I can get my hands on them, and New York magazine and the New Yorker, too."—Danica Lo, Chief Content Director

Bucky eye mask

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Above Photo: amazon.com

"I never go travel without my Bucky eye mask, Swell water bottle and Jaybird earphones. I also always have a little rose water spray to freshen up."—Natasha Tang, Social Media Editor

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Keep cup

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Above Photo: keepcup.com

"I always bring my Keep Cup on the plane, which I’ll use for drinks throughout the flight, and also an insulated bottle that I fill with water after security. It’s a small action but, it’s one easy way to combat the unnecessary single use plastic cups passed out from the drinks trolley. I also tend to bring on some fresh fruits for snacking and extra hydration—my favourites are mandarins (there’s nothing like a bit of zest to wake up your senses when up in the air), or grapes and blueberries which I pack in a small steel lunchbox. Remember to finish them before you land in a country that prohibits bringing fresh produce across the border though!"Charmaine Mok, Editorial Director, Food & Wine

Lucas' Papaw Ointment

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Above Photo: lucaspapaw.co.au

"Lucas' Papaw Ointment. It's so dry on planes and this is great for lips and under/around the eyes. Face mists are key, as well—some of my go-tos are Omorovicza's Queen of Hungary Mist or Grown Alchemist's Detox Hydra-Mist. I'm also not a fan of plane food, so I usually bring my own; berries, a sandwich or wrap from home and popcorn. If I'm flying long-haul, a neck pillow and silk eye mask are musts."Coco Marett, Digital Editor

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A good book

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Above Photo: amazon.com

"Definitely a good book (currently reading The Ten Types of Human by Dexter Dias), a sheet mask (favorite right now: Kiehl's Clearly Corrective White Hydrating & Clarifying Treatment Masque) and snacks. No matter how long or short the flight is, I always have a mix of sweet and savory things to munch on in flight."—Justine Lee, Fashion Director-at-Large

Dettol wet wipes

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Above Photo: dettol.com.hk

"Dettol Wet Wipes! Seriously, I always have them on me for wiping your hands after you’ve taken a cab, MTR, handled cash or for when you travel, to wipe the airplane seat area, tray table, remote etc."Christian Barlow, Director of VIP Content and Communications 

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Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones

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Above Photo: beatsbydre.com

"I can’t travel without my Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones. It drowns out the airplane cabin’s noise, features superb sound quality and it lasts for 40 hours—perfect for a cross-country flight."—Christian Gollayan, Society Editor

Zojirushi stainless steel lined vacuum bottle

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Above Photo: zojirushi.com

"I don't go anywhere without my trusty Zojirushi stainless steel lined vacuum bottle. It's the lightest and best insulated bottle I own, which keeps hot drinks hot for up to 24 hours—perfect for staying hydrated with tea throughout the long flight. Also, it may look huge and uncool, but I always bring a personal memory foam seat cushion with me for some extra padding on the flight (it makes a huge difference) and wear a personal air purifier, AirTamer, around my neck. Again, it looks super uncool but it's proven to clean a one-metre sphere of air around me to get rid of airborne pollutants including viruses, bacteria, pollen and dust (perfect if you're sat next to someone sick)."Erica Fong, Digital Content Director

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