Psst: Spring break is almost here. If you’ve already blown your budget on flights, rental houses, or hotels (or you’re hyperventilating while watching gas prices rise ahead of a road trip), you’re probably not staring at a mountain of cash for the extra bells and whistles. Thankfully, Five Below has an entire section of spring break essentials, and we’ve rounded up some of the best buys for less than $10.
Waterproof Phone Case
If you’re going to be near or in the water during spring break, you’ll want to protect your phone (because who wants to deal with that debacle on vacation?). This $5 waterproof phone pouch is functional, and with its strawberry design, it’s cute to boot.
Satin Travel Pillow and Eye Mask Set
Whether you’re on a flight or a long car ride, trust us: You’re going to want a neck pillow. And if you’re someone who can’t sleep without total darkness, the eye mask is a welcome add-on. For the whole set at Five Below, you’ll only be on the hook for $10.
Travel Playing Cards Game Set
Playing cards are a reliable source of entertainment to pack for a vacation. This $1 travel set keeps them in a neat little drawstring bag, too, which makes them a little harder to lose.
Mini Travel Containers
For $3, you can grab these tiny little travel containers, which are perfect for things like Q-tips, toothpicks, charging cords, or other small items you don’t want floating around in your bigger bag.
3-Pack Packaging Cubes
Packaging cubes are all the rage when it comes to packing for a vacation, especially if you’re trying to optimize organization. Five Below sells sets of three (in three different colors) for only $5.
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Sugar Girl Glow Up Body Illuminator Sunscreen
If you’re heading somewhere sunny for spring break, chances are you’re in the market for sunscreen. This one will give you a glowy bronze look while still protecting your skin, and it only costs $7.
Neck Wrap Fan
Holding a portable fan is not exactly the most convenient way to keep cool on vacation. Instead, you can wear this bad boy around your neck to keep cool for only $5.
Travel Emergency Kit
This $5 kit contains things like bobby pins, bandages, hair ties, floss picks … all the little things you might need on the go that you also might have otherwise forgotten to pack and take with you.
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2-in-1 Double Duty Portable Handheld Vacuum
If you have snack monsters in the backseat of your ride during a road trip, this $10 handheld vacuum might save your sanity.
Bass Jaxx Clip Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Perfect for the beach, a hike, or just spending time outside, this portable Bluetooth speaker is a given for $5.
Travel Laundry Bag
If you want to keep your dirty clothes separated from your unused laundry before heading back home, this $5 laundry bag makes perfect sense.
Large Print Word Search Book
Although screens seem like the only way to pass the boredom on a long trip, it’s good to give yourself a break and exercise your brain. This word search book is the obvious answer.
Peanuts Power Bank
If you’re on the go, you might not be able to cling to a wall to charge your phone. This Peanuts Power Bank is a portable (and adorable) way to charge your phone.
