Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive travel gear resource for frequent fliers, commuters, and everyone in between.
Packing Lists

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.

Packing List
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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Our Earth Friendly Sustainable Packing List is full of ethical, sustainable, and zero-waste products. Everything you need to travel the world, minus the guilt.

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The ultimate packing list for traveling the world as a digital nomad with a backpack. We cover it all: men’s and women’s focused items from clothes to tech to toiletries and more.
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 Trakke Wester Roll-Top Backpack pairs waxed canvas with an easy-going design, although we wish the rolltop fastener would be easier to tighten.

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Chicago Comb Co.’s Model No. 2 is a sturdier travel comb than many on the market, courtesy of its strong carbon fiber construction.

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Eagle Creek’s Tour Travel Pack 40L tames its large capacity and soft structure with a comprehensive harness system.

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The Explorer MAX Toiletry Bag from Gravel is a travel companion you can count on to transport and organize your toiletries, but you might not have the space for it.

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There are plenty of spots for small accessories in the Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal E-Tools Organizer Mini, though you’ll have to use the space wisely to fit it all.

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The SealLine Baja View Dry Bag excels at keeping gear dry but is on the larger side, so bringing it on one-bag trips is tricky.
The Blog

Whether it’s a picnic date in the park, a hike in the woods, or a day at the beach, we’ve got you covered with this list of 10 travel essentials for summer vacation.

This trio of insulated jackets from Patagonia look similar, but they have their differences. Let's see what they are and which puffer jacket is best for your needs.

Finding a properly sized travel bag is a key part of any successful trip, from a simple weekender to a month-long adventure.

Say goodbye to stressful planning. With this travel checklist in hand, you’ll always be ready for your next adventure.