11 travel accessories that help me sleep on long-haul flights and red-eyes

This is one of my favorites because it lets you turn any sweater or jacket into a cozy travel pillow. Consider this option if you hate dragging bulky pillows around on long international trips.

This travel pillow is a must-have if you want to sleep upright and need extra chin support. You can attach it to your handbag or carry-on for easy transport, and it's versatile enough to be used in several different sleeping positions. The BCOZZY is firm enough to provide support but also soft to the touch — making it ideal for anyone who needs a firm pillow but doesn't want to feel like they're laying their head on a rock.

If you want to drown out the sounds of babies crying and flight attendants shuffling carts around, you'll benefit from some noise-canceling headphones. You can spend a lot or a little on a pair, but these ones received high praise.

These compression socks promise to firm, hydrate, and revitalize your skin during long flights with a combination of shea butter, apricot kernel and rose hip oils, vitamin E, and retinol. They were also designed by an orthopedic surgeon to help relieve leg swelling, poor circulation, and travel-related discomfort.

DUER's Live Lite Joggers for women offer versatility, comfort, and — most importantly — a drawstring waistband. I wear mine on overnight flights when I want to have plenty of snacks and sleep comfortably.

These men's denim chino pants are ideal for travel since they are made of stretchy material, are ultra-lightweight, and have built-in moisture and temperature control.

There's a reason this travel jacket is frequently rated one of the world's best. Most styles come with a built-in inflatable neck pillow, hand-warming pockets, an inflatable footrest, a travel blanket, and hidden pockets galore. Hooded styles also come with a pull-down eye mask that helps you get to sleep.

If you don't want to be stuck using the tiny, thin blankets offered on long-haul flights, it makes sense to bring your own. Amazon offers this 50-by-60-inch lightweight fleece blanket that can be rolled up and conveniently fit into your carry-on.

Calm Sleep Mist from CVS uses a blend of lavender, frankincense, and chamomile essential oils to help you ease into a blissful sleep. This portable mist is small enough to fit in your bag and perfect for those who want a quick spritz of calm before they hit the hay.

This blend of lavender and cedar wood essential oils is ideal for travel since it's small enough to bring on a plane (only .45 fluid ounces) and meant to be massaged into your neck and shoulders before bedtime. While it smells great, and it's not too strong, meaning you won't overwhelm your neighbors if you use it.

While most airlines turn the cabin lights off during regular sleep hours, you never know when you'll be stuck beside someone who watches in-flight entertainment or their iPad all night. Bringing a thick, portable eye mask can help you catch some Z's when bothersome light might otherwise prevent it. This Herschel Eye Mask is thicker than the complimentary ones you get on planes, which is why I always keep it in my backpack.