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 Take OFF Luggage Personal Item Suitcase 2.0’s removable wheels can save you money in case of strict agents and size limits, though they don’t roll smoothly.
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Thanks to an innovative design and multiple access points, the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L can be used as a camera backpack, travel pack, or combination.
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The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L is lightweight and durable for active adventures, though its modularity and moving parts may be overkill for some uses.
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The compressible Peak Design Outdoor Sling 7L quickly turns into a padded camera sling, so it’s a dual-purpose bag for professional and amateur photographers.
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The Peak Design Outdoor Sling 2L has unique quality-of-life features, like a stretchy key leash that easily reaches the door and a tailorable harness system.
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The Logitech MX Keys Mini Wireless Keyboard packs a lot into a small package, including an automatic backlight, sturdy keys, and three-device connectivity.
The Blog
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.
What tech do you take on a trip? We've got some recommendations!