Your Guide to Better Gear
The definitive resource for world travelers, 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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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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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.
Gear Reviews
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The Aer Commuter Brief 2’s snap fastener handles may slow down your access, but the bag’s sleek, muted aesthetic and ample organization are well-suited for the workday.
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The Fjallraven Kanken Totepack falls short on organization and carry comfort, but uses some durable, weather-resistant materials.
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The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is a comfortable, yet sophisticated option for your everyday carry, though we wish the organization was more optimized.
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More of a tarp-feel than blanket, the Matador Pocket Blanket 2.0 is lightweight, water-resistant, and easy to pack away.
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While it packs larger than previous iterations, the Matador On-Grid Packable Backpack offers durable materials in a tidy, packable package.
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If you’re conscious of how you pack it, the structured Incase ICON Backpack is a solid, sleek option for your everyday carry.
The Blog
We’ve partnered with REI to find fall gear to help you slow down and take it all in this season—from sweaters to waistpacks and more.
There’s no denying that Coronavirus is changing the way we travel. Check out our list of tips & accessories for traveling during COVID-19.
For now, face masks are here to stay—so we’ve put together a list of gear brands currently making reusable face masks to help find one that works for you.
Find great Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad—whether he’s an outdoorsman, urban traveler, homebody, or all of the above.