Your Guide to Smarter Travel
The definitive resource for world travelers, commuters, and everyone in between.
Packing Lists
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Earth Friendly Sustainable 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.
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Digital Nomad 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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How To Choose The Best Travel Daypack For You
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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How to Create the Best Packing List For You
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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How to Work Remotely While Traveling
From coworking spaces to coffee shops, we’re here to help you navigate the world of remote working.
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How To Choose The Best Packing Cubes For You
An in-depth guide on how to choose the best packing cubes for your travels. From compression packing cubes to ultralight and budget, we’re here to help.
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Our Favorite Gift Ideas For the Traveler in Your Life
You could give a bunch of Starbucks gift cards, or you can give friends & family something from our favorite travel gift ideas guide. It can be hard to know what to buy for the travel junkies in your life but, lucky for you, we’re experts in this sort of thing.
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Vegan World Travel Gear Guide
Our vegan travel gear guide is the ultimate way to maintain your diet & lifestyle on the road. From fueling your travels with plant-based meals, to choosing vegan-friendly gear, we cover it all.
Gear Reviews
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Rowena Swing by Wool&
The Wool& Rowena Swing Dress is versatile enough to dress up or down, and it’s wrinkle and odor-resistant to boot—we just wish the pockets were usable.
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Women’s Fitted Shirt by Wool & Prince
We had high hopes for the Wool & Prince Women’s Fitted Merino Shirt, but it’s fallen a bit flat. We like it, we just wish it were more female-focused!
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Landmark 40L by Thule
The Thule Landmark 40L is a carry-on sized backpack that’s designed specifically for traveling around the world.
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Backpacker Space Pen by Fisher
The Fisher Backpacker Space Pen is solid, portable, and full of features—we just wish it was more comfortable to use.
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Shard by Gerber Gear
The Gerber Shard Keychain Tool is a seven-in-one multi-tool that does everything it says it can do effectively—plus, it’s TSA compliant.
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VEER 18L by WANDRD
The WANDRD VEER 18L is a packable daypack with an inflatable camera cube that offers great durability and protection, we just wish it was a bit more intuitive out of the gate.
The Blog
Stepping Outside Of Your Comfort Zone as a Nomad – With Abby McNeill
Abby McNeill has been living as a nomad, stepping outside of her comfort zone, and meeting people all over the world—from the bustling streets of India to the snowy mountains of Canada. She is an earth-conscious traveler who loves planning her next trip while discovering hidden corners around the globe.
Globe Trotting as a Couple – With Julie & Zach
Julie and Zach fell in love with traveling and one another—and they’ve been trotting around the globe ever since. Here they share some tips on finding cheap flights and making the most of your time on the road.
How To Eat Like A Local – With Thomas & Sheena
Thomas and Sheena packed up their apartment, bought plane tickets, and started traveling full-time to discover the best cuisines around the world. They continue to share their love for food and culture with others through Chasing A Plate.
Traveling The World As An Indie Game Developer – With Jaayden Halko
Jaayden Halko quit his former job to travel the world and start his own indie game development company. He chases warm weather and finds new home bases all around the globe while doing what he loves.