Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive travel gear resource for frequent fliers, commuters, and everyone in between.
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.
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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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 WaterField Designs Air Caddy is convenient for carrying an iPad Pro and its accessories, but carrying too much gear can cut into the main compartment.
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The Nomad Goods Traditional Passport Wallet’s leather material will loosen over time. Still, the well-integrated Tile tracker is a welcome modern touch.
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We dig the simplicity of the WaterField Designs Travel Wallet. It’s spacious enough for a passport and international bills, although the material is a bit stiff.
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The Grip6 Forged Carbon Fiber Belt’s simple two-piece design takes some practice to tighten down securely, but it won’t set off any metal detectors.
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The Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 has a well-organized front compartment, but it underdelivers on its laptop protection.
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The WANDRD Packing Cubes’ Perfect Fit System simplifies mixing and matching the different cube sizes, though we wish the laundry compartment was more refined.
The Blog
Comparing the Aer City Sling 2 to the original Aer City Sling.
Step by step instructions for the best way to pack a carry-on for minimal one bag travel.
Explore locally and discover some hidden gems with these staycation ideas. Or just stay home, build a blanket fort in your living room, and make s’mores.
Step your game up with the best travel accessories. From organizers to tech, to unique items—we’ve covered all the essentials so you can have an excellent trip.