India, March 24 -- Spring is finally here, and with it, a new opportunity to start fresh. With so many new trips laid out on our calendars, we're using this time to give our travel gear a much-needed spring cleaning, taking stock of any gaps we might need to fill-whether it's a new pair of walking shoes or a heftier checked bag-along the way.

The hard part is knowing what replacements are actually worth spending your coin on, and which ones are undeserving of your hard-earned money. Curious to know what travel products we recommend springing for this season? Ahead, you'll find 10 genius essentials that are sure to upgrade your travel experience, as well as their 10 overrated counterparts that are better off avoided. From nurse-approved ...