Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive travel gear resource for frequent fliers, commuters, and everyone in between.
The Blog
Say goodbye to stressful planning. With this travel checklist in hand, you’ll always be ready for your next adventure.
We’ve partnered with Huckberry to give you 11 versatile last-minute gift ideas, from an elevated tote bag to an innovative lighter and more.
‘Tis the season to take advantage of holiday deals and load up on durable, versatile gear during Huckberry’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
We’ve partnered with REI to give you 14 gift ideas for urban explorers who love to adventure in the great outdoors as much as the city.
Packing Lists
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.
Packing List
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.
Packing List
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 ALPAKA Go Sling Mini combines a comfortable carry with a relatively large 4-liter capacity. It’s even able to fit a full-size Nintendo Switch.
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The BruMate Hopsulator TRiO 3-in-1 Can Cooler keeps cold drinks cold and our bags less bulky with its all-in-one functionality.
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The Able Carry Able Cooler’s ability to carry a six-pack is matched only by its robust build quality—both are top-notch for a lunchbox.
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The Clutch Charger V2 is the thinnest power bank we’ve tested to date and is great for topping off your battery while out on an adventure.
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The JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand is super low profile and fits into a pocket, making it perfect for watching videos on the go and snapping unique photos.
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The Ridge Commuter Backpack is a weatherproof pack with enough organization for everything a commuter needs, but the USB connector system can be finicky.