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.
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This Vacation Packing List includes all the travel essentials you need to get the most out of a week-long trip.
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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 between packs that are compressible, packable, expandable, and more.
Gear Reviews
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The WANDRD ROGUE 9L Sling is a versatile, weather-resistant, durable camera sling with excellent customizability and innovative features.
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Packing for short trips is a breeze with the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro's 30-liter size, and its expansion system covers longer trips, too.
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The NITECORE Pocket 10000 is the perfect travel companion for those with USB-C charging devices looking for a durable battery bank that fits into most pockets.
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The Pacsafe V 26L Anti-Theft Tour Backpack combines organization with security in a comfortable daypack, though its zippers are jangly when unlocked.
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The Columbia Triple Canyon 24L Backpack is a versatile daypack with durable materials and smart organization, making it perfect as a daypack on a hike.
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Carrying the sizable 30-ounce Owala FreeSip Sway for an entire afternoon is a piece of cake, thanks to its large handle.
The Blog
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Our travel experts share some of the best advice out there before you take your next trip.
How do you pack the bag you carry daily on a trip? We'll show you how.
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