Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive travel gear resource for frequent fliers, commuters, and everyone in between.
Packing Lists
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This Hostel Essentials Packing List includes all the travel essentials you need to get the most out of your next hostel stay.
Packing List
This Vacation Packing List includes all the travel essentials you need to get the most out of a week-long trip.
Packing List
The ultimate packing list including all of the road trip essentials you need to travel by car. We cover it all: men’s and women’s focused items from bags, to clothing and toiletries, to cooking supplies, and more.
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Our Budget Packing List is full of the best inexpensive travel gear we could find. Everything you need to travel the world, without those hefty pricetags.
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Travel isn’t inherently sustainable, so offset your adventures by choosing these sustainable, durable, and ethical products to replace your gear over time.
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Everything you need to travel the world indefinitely while working remotely. Small, lightweight tech and clothing that’s ready for work meetings or adventures.
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Guides
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Not sure what to get the gear enthusiasts in your life? Lucky for you, we've put together the ultimate list of the best everyday & travel gear gift ideas that we’ve found so far.
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We break down how to choose the best laptop bag by style, laptop protection, organization, modes of carry including backpacks, totes, messengers, & more.
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In this road trip guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to have an epic, worthy-of-the-big-screen road trip. From planning to packing to staying safe.
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In this duffle bag guide, we'll help you find the best duffle bag for your needs, from one bag travel to weekend adventures to the daily grind.
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In this travel sling bag guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to find the best sling bag that will work for you. We cover it all.
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The best travel daypack is unique for each person. We break down how to choose into 7 easy sections, including packs that are compressible, packable, expandable, and more.
Gear Reviews
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The tasteful application of aluminum enhances the Monos Hybrid Carry-On’s premium aesthetic and durable build quality, though at the expense of extra weight.
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The Bellroy Laneway Sacoche is a flexible bag with a unique aesthetic, expandable design, and clever organization that makes it ideal for daily use and travel.
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The Heimplanet Mono Series Minimal Pack is roomy enough to fit a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it still has a two-inch false bottom underneath.
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The Pacsafe W Anti-Theft Crossbody incorporates locking features into a minimal bag with modest organization that’s comfortable to carry daily and on a trip.
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The Trakke Portobello Laptop Briefcase is a messenger-style bag that combines a timeless design, expandable storage, and smart internal organization.
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The Eagle Creek Explore Hip Pack 2L combines durable materials, rugged hardware, and intense internal organization to make a capable travel companion.
The Blog
We’ve tested dozens of travel backpacks this year, and these are the best travel packs for 2025!
Want to make it through your next trip without “air rage”? We’re channeling Miss Manners for an overview of airplane etiquette.
You can get some great travel gear for less than $100, and we’re sharing some of our favs.
We’ve compiled a list of the best collapsible water bottle models for your next trip, whether you’re always thirsty or an ultralight traveler with little space.