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Traveling well is one of life’s great pleasures, whether you’re alone or with family and friends. But what does it mean to travel well? When it comes to gear, it means packing as few bags as possible and bringing only the necessities. Different trips have different needs, which is why we have recommendations for business trips, family vacations, European backpacking trips, and everything in between.

Backpacks

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  • A person standing outside in a light blue short sleeve shirt wears the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L backpack, in black with a gray llama-head logo and aqua accents.

    The Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks

    by Kit Dillon

    The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is our backpack pick for most travelers. We also have picks for other travelers, including those who want to carry a bit more.

  • Our top three picks for best kids backpack for school, from State Bags, L.L. Bean, and Pottery Barn Kids.

    The Best Kids Backpacks for School

    by Ellen Lee

    We’ve been testing kids backpacks for almost a decade. These packs consistently rank among the best.

Bags

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  • Five of our picks for the best gym bags, shown next to each other.

    The Best Gym Bag

    by Kit Dillon

    The KNKG Plus Duffel is a versatile, durable bag for most gym goers. We also have options for those who prefer other types of bags, such as totes and backpacks.

  • A selection of wallets tested for this review, shown on a green background with flowers.

    The Best Slim Wallet

    by Jason Chen

    A slim wallet is best for your style and your spine. Here are the best slim and bifold wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick.

Gear

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  • Food and drink arranged on a striped blanket laid on the grass.

    The Best Picnic Blanket

    by Kit Dillon and Dorie Chevlen

    After lounging on 19 top-rated picnic blankets, we found that the Nemo Victory Picnic Blanket offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.

  • The Best Travel Pillow

    by Sabrina Imbler

    After testing eight travel pillows on four red-eye flights in window, aisle, and middle seats, we think the Travelrest Ultimate is the best for most travelers.

  • The two travel strollers we recommend, the Uppababy Minu V2 and the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller, standing next to each other.

    The Best Travel Strollers

    by Elise Czajkowski

    After testing seven travel strollers on various trips and excursions, we’re confident that the Uppababy Minu V2 is the one to get.

Luggage

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  • One of the packing cube sets that we tested to find the best, filled with clothes and shown with a passport and sunglasses.

    The Best Packing Cubes

    by Kit Dillon

    After researching and traveling with packing cubes for more than six years, the Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set is what we keep in our luggage.

  • Alt Text: Three of our top picks for carry-on luggage, shown side by side, an Away The Carry-On, a Travelpro Platinum Elite, and a Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential.

    The Best Carry-On Luggage

    by Kit Dillon

    After 10 years of airport dashes and overhead-compartment stashes, the Travelpro Platinum Elite is still the suitcase we want to carry.

  • The Cotopaxi Chumpi 35L Duffel Del Día, on a stone wall next to a water bottle and surrounded by plants.

    The Best Duffle Bags

    by Kit Dillon

    After lugging 34 duffles through airports, to beaches, and on weekend trips, we chose six bags that’ll carry what you need carried in a range of scenarios.

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