The Best Gear for Travel
Pack Hacker is a resource for the lightest, best looking, and most functional travel gear.
Packing Guides
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The Best Camera Kit for Your Travels
This guide covers how to choose the best travel camera kit for you. We cover it all, from a simple smartphone to a compact point and shoot, all the way up to mirrorless and DSLR. Plus, our recommendations for camera backpacks, slings, and travel tripods for YouTube or vlogging.
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How to Make the Most of Merino Wool Travel Clothing
From t-shirts & sweaters to underwear & socks—Merino wool is soft, naturally breathable, & stink resistant, making it a magical fabric for travel.
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How to choose the best carry-on travel backpack for you
Pack Hacker’s minimalist guide on selecting the best carry-on one bag travel backpack for you. We share the most important principals for selecting a pack.
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The short list for long term travel
Whether you're a digital nomad or a frequent business traveler, there are a couple pieces of gear you should consider investing in to make your trips much smoother.
Tested Travel Gear
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Phone Strap by Ungrip
Say goodbye to shattered screens, Ungrip will keep even the biggest of phones securely in your hand and off the ground during all of your adventures.
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Phone Grip by PopSockets
Functional and fun, affordable and adorable. Despite durability flaws, PopSockets are a trendy and useful tool for securing and stabilizing your phone.
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Travel Pillow by Trtl
An alternative to traditional design, the Trtl “pillow” offers a new type of neck support which outshines the usual overstuffed travel pillows.
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Small Shallow ICU (Internal Camera Unit) by F-Stop
The F-Stop Small Shallow ICU (internal camera unit) is a camera cube insert that organizes and protects all of your camera gear within your backpack or luggage.
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Multisport Ultralight Micro Socks by Icebreaker
The Icebreaker Multisport Ultralight Micro Socks are ankle-height merino wool socks that are lightweight and cool. A decent choice for your sock arsenal.
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Mountain Panel Loader 30 by EVERGOODS
The EVERGOODS MPL30 is a pack designed for the trail that still works well for travel. Ergonomic, well-designed and durable, it’s easy to love this bag.
Pack Hacker Blog
Jet-Setting with Jackie Austin
Jackie Austin works for an airline during the daytime and flies to Paris on the weekends. She has mastered the art of standby flights, dodging tourist season and making the most of short travels.
How to Travel Slow as a Photographer with Laura Ivanova
Laura Ivanova is a wedding and portrait photographer who’s passport is always ready for new adventures. She enjoys finding time for slow travels around the globe in places such as Bali and Budapest.
20+ Countries and Countless Photos with Jessica Latone
Jessica Latone is a Toronto and Vancouver based photographer that’s learned a thing or two about travel on the road. She captures “lovely bits” from Iceland to Croatia & more.
Part-Time Digital Nomads Natalie & Thomas
Natalie Avalos and Thomas Brown’s graphic design & computer programming skills enable them to work remotely and live as part-time digital nomads.