Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive resource for world travelers, commuters, and everyone in between.
Packing Lists
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.
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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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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Not sure what to get the travel junkies in your life? Lucky for you we’ve put together the ultimate list of the best travel gift ideas we’ve found so far.
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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.
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Our packing list guide teaches you how to pack like a pro. From clothes to packing cubes, backpacks and more—we cover it all because we’ve done it all.
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From coworking spaces to coffee shops, we’re here to help you navigate the world of remote working.
Gear Reviews
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The Public Rec All Day Every Day Jogger has all the comfort of sweatpants with a touch more style—we just wish they didn’t collect dust so easily.
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A hybrid between a sling bag and messenger bag, the Chrome Industries Kadet will hold most EDC items—as long as you don’t mind simple organization.
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The 5.11 Tactical RUSH24 Backpack 37L has a ton of organization and strong tactical vibe—both of which may be excessive for some.
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The ALPAKA Alpha Sling is a sleek, modern sling bag with solid organization and durable materials. Although the craftsmanship is not what we expected.
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The Away The Carry-On has a sleek aesthetic, clever interior layout, and handy battery bank. However, we’re not sure if it’s worth all the hype.
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The Tom Bihn Side Kick features clever organization, top-notch craftsmanship, and overall cohesive design—plus it can be used as an accessory pouch.
The Blog
Step by step cleaning tips to wash your backpack and other frequently-used pieces of gear—like down jackets, shoes, laptops, and phones.
Together, we can support the small travel gear brands that are innovating better products to make our travels smoother.
If you’re working remotely, check out these helpful items that make work from home, or just about anywhere, more efficient.
We’ve partnered with REI to find spring gear to help get you through the season—from rain jackets to backpacks and more.