5 Best Travel Drinking Accessories

A vintage illustration of a woman in a fur-lined coat with a small flask in her hand — Yes, that's a flask in her hand, and yes, she's a secret agent.

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Traveling is always fun, but you know what can make it funner? Alcohol of course!

Unfortunately, getting a good drink during your trip can cost an arm and a leg, particularly when you're at the airport, waiting for your plane to arrive, deboard, get cleaned, and reboard.

Thankfully, we at the Tipsy Traveler have you covered. We've scoured the internet to find the best travel drinking accessories that make it easier to take a nip while you're on a trip. While you must be able to drink responsibly, these products can help you enjoy yourself a little more and reduce the stress of traveling.

So, without further ado, let's get cracking!

The Five Best Travel Drinking Accessories for The Tipsy Traveler

1. Travel Flasks

First and foremost, it doesn't make much sense to bring a bottle of booze with you on your travels, especially if you're going by air. Instead, a travel flask offers a bit more discretion and the flexibility of pouring whatever you want into it.

Because we're all about that #vintagelife, we highly recommend flasks with a more old-fashioned look and feel. For example,

a leather flask in a silk-lined carrying case — This carrying case is also pretty snazzy, we think

This leather-bound flask offers a distinct vintage aesthetic without overwhelming the senses. It also has a good hefty feel to it so you can grab on and pour with precision.

a golden hammered metal flask — Hammered for your pleasure

This gold flask is a bit more superficial, but you can't argue that it doesn't immediately light up a room as soon as you pull it out. The hammered metal look makes it seem like you swiped it from a Bronze-Age archeological site.

You can find all kinds of assorted vintage flasks online as well, so don't assume that these two are your only option. Also, if you prefer to buy something a bit more personalized, you can check out sites like flasks.com and make your own from scratch.

2. Portable Bartending Set

If you're serious about imbibing on your next trip, you should bring a portable duffle bag with all your bartending essentials. This way, you can always craft the perfect cocktail, whether you're staying in a hotel room, a cheap hostel, or a swanky Airbnb.

a portable bartending set in a canvas duffle bag — Everything you need to get sh**faced on the go (minus the booze)

This portable bartending kit has all the essentials (plus a few extras), and it bundles up into an easy-to-carry bag. While we would prefer if it came with a shoulder harness, you can always add your own.

Also, because there are so many metal pieces, you'll likely have to check this bag through security instead of using it as your carry-on. However, if you do bring it on the plane, you can take advantage of those tiny bottles they sell.

3. Pocket Cocktail Recipe Book

If you're going to go through the trouble of packing a full bartending set, you also need a recipe book to make various cocktails during your adventure. This pocket guidebook is the perfect accessory, even if you don't wind up bringing a jigger or stir stick on board.

the cover of a book called The Pocket Book of Cocktails — This also serves as reading material on a plane or train ride

With so many recipes, you're sure to find something that tickles your fancy while you wet your whistle. You can start with the fundamentals (like a dry martini or rum and coke) and then practice more complex cocktails as your skills improve.

Over time, who knows? Maybe you can become a traveling bartender, making money while exploring every corner of the globe.

4. Collapsible Pint Glass

So, you have your flask for the alcohol, the bartending kit for the mixers and garnishes, and the cocktail book for the recipes. But, how are you going to drink your next cocktail? Enter the collapsible pint glass.

A collapsible plastic pint glass — This pint glass, in fact

Because this cup collapses to a fraction of its size, it can fit in any jacket or pants pocket with ease. Now, you can enjoy a bottle of beer, a freshly-crafted cocktail, or just some liquor with soda. Add a few cubes of ice and you're ready to relax, no matter where you are.

5. Travel Jacket

With so many accessories in tow, how can you keep track of everything, along with your wallet, keys, smartphone, passport, and et cetera?

While you could invest in a vintage travel bag, we believe in carrying as little luggage as possible. So, it's much better to buy a travel jacket instead. This way, you have pockets for everything. One for the flask, one for the cup, one for the book, and one for everything else.

For the men, the Tropiformer 3D jacket has over 20 hidden pockets on the inside. You're sure to feel like a top-secret agent or smuggler when you have every pocket full of something.

A light gray travel coat on a man — Yes, there are really 20 pockets inside this thing

For the women, SCOTTeVest has the Rhonda Jacket, which has almost the same number of pockets, but the added value of looking like a vintage petticoat that would look right at home in the 1960s or today.

a dark blue travel coat on a woman — Ooh la la, Ms. Rhonda

Both jackets are lightweight, breathable, and highly water-resistant. So, no matter where your travels take you, you're sure to feel comfortable and slightly blitzed along the way.

Now, you're ready to take on the next adventure! Whether it's a business conference in Las Vegas or a family vacation to Disney World, these accessories can help take the edge off while being discreet and practical.

Happy travels!