Pack Hacker Pick (PH Pick)
We’ve had our hands on thousands of products, but they can’t all be favorites. Some gear naturally stands out among the masses, and we think they deserve recognition.
Every piece of gear with this badge has been rigorously tested and reviewed. They’re made with quality materials and produced by brands with integrity. However, that’s not all we consider.
Products chosen as a PH Pick are not only what we recommend to others but are our go-to travel companions when we’re packing for a trip. Each Pack Hacker Pick is a favorite of at least one Pack Hacker team member.
So why should you trust us? Simply put: we know a thing or two about travel gear. We take pride in finding the best travel essentials in a market filled with fancy advertising and Instagram aesthetics. We do not allow brands to pay for a PH Pick badge. Instead, we focus on selecting gear we love from brands we can vouch for.
Not every Pack Hacker Pick will be the best option for you, but this list will give you an idea of where to start. For everything else, check out our objective reviews, detailed guides, and comprehensive packing lists.
Pack Hacker Picks
- Able Carry Max Backpack
- Aer Day Sling 3
- Aer Travel Pack 3
- Arcade Atlas Belt
- Aurelle TOOB Brush
- Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5L
- Buff USA Wool Buff
- Chicago Comb Co. Model No. 2 Carbon Fiber
- Darn Tough Tactical No Show Light Socks
- EVERGOODS Civic Travel Bag 26L (CTB26)
- Field Notes Notebook
- Fjallraven Ulvo 23
- GORUCK GR2 (40L)
- Gravel Explorer MINI Toiletry Bag
- Heimplanet Transit Line Sling Pocket
- humangear GoToob+
- humangear GoTubb
- JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand
- Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case
- Minaal Carry-On 3.0 Bag
- Montbell Travel Umbrella
- NITECORE Carbo 10000 Power Bank
- NITECORE TINI 2
- Outlier Slim Dungarees
- Peak Design Packing Cubes
- Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
- Rolling Square inCharge X
- Roost V3 Laptop Stand
- Tortuga Travel Backpack 40L
- ULA Equipment Dragonfly
- Vapur Eclipse Water Bottle