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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 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.
The Best Packable Daypack for Travel
by Kit Dillon
We chose four packable daypacks that you can keep on hand, whether you’re trekking across the globe or just on your daily commute.
I Hate Sleeping in a Tent. So I Turned My Car Into a Cozy Camping Haven.
by Elissa Sanci
In the last two years, I’ve fine-tuned my overlanding setup, which hinges on a car air mattress. Here’s what I use to feel close (but not too close) to nature.
The Best Laptop Backpacks
by Zoe Vanderweide
A great laptop backpack protects your tech, is comfortable to carry, and looks good, too. These five bags are our favorites for wrangling your workday gear.
Traveling in a Wheelchair Is Hard. But This Wheelchair Let Me Do a Fulbright in the Philippines.
by Olivia Mae M. Asuncion
Traveling in a wheelchair can pose countless challenges. The EZ Lite Cruiser power wheelchair helped this writer get past the obstacles and see the world.
The Best Bag to Bring to a Concert Is Actually a Running Belt
by Rose Maura Lorre
If you’re trying to comply with a venue’s bag size restrictions while still keeping your stuff secure at a show, you can’t beat a running belt.
The Best Tumbler
by Elissa Sanci
The affordable, leak-resistant Simple Modern Classic Tumbler keeps drinks cold (or warm) for hours, and it comes with both a straw lid and a flip-top lid.
Wirecutter’s Favorite Bags, Totes, Backpacks and Carryalls
by Truth Headlam
Whether you’re going to school, work, the gym, the store, or on vacay, you need a bag. Here’s the Wirecutter-recommended carrying gear we love most.
The Best Travel Backpack
by Geoffrey Morrison
For trips ranging from a week to multiple months, the Osprey Farpoint 55 and Fairview 55 carried everything we needed comfortably.
The Best Stroller Wagons
by Liz Iversen
Got kids and gear you need to schlep to the soccer field, the beach, or the neighborhood block party? A stroller wagon might be for you.
The Best Filtered Water Bottles
by Tim Heffernan
You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.
Pluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economy
by Dorie Chevlen
This travel pillow is so great you won’t even care if you look silly wearing it.
The Best Sleep Mask
by Caira Blackwell
A comfortable, well-fitting sleep mask blocks disruptive light, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flights
by Elissa Sanci
You might look funny while wearing the one-sided Trtl travel pillow in flight, but you won’t care when you land at your destination bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
The Best Laptop Tote Bags
by Kaitlyn Wells
Our favorite laptop bags are not only a stylish step up from utilitarian messenger bags but also more refined and work-appropriate than classic canvas totes.
The Best Duffle Bags
by Kit Dillon
After lugging 34 duffles through airports, to beaches, and on weekend trips, we chose seven bags that’ll carry what you need carried in a range of scenarios.
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 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.
Sorry, but Stanley Tumblers Leak Too Much. These 4 Dupes Are Superior.
by Elissa Sanci
I tried five Stanley dupes in five days to see which one could unseat the king of giant water bottles.
The Best Briefcases
by Zoe Vanderweide
Elegant and professional, a great briefcase never goes out of style. These timeless picks will serve you well, from internship to retirement party.
This Excellent Reusable Grocery Bag Fits in Your Pocket
by Elissa Sanci
Baggu’s range of tote bags (including a reusable grocery bag that holds 50 pounds) are seemingly indestructible, incredibly spacious, easy to clean, and even easier to carry.
This Inexpensive Water Bottle Is Meant for Cyclists, But It’s Great for Travelers, Too
by Christine Ryan
The Camelbak Podium is affordable, lightweight, and perfect for packing.
I Took 5 Trips in 6 Months. My Go-To Weekender Bag Was This Surprisingly Spacious Backpack.
by Elissa Sanci
Struggling to pack for your weekend away? The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L fits so much more than you’d expect.
Are Away Carry-Ons Worth the Hype?
by Kit Dillon
Although we still prefer the better durability of soft-sided luggage, if you want the look and feel of a hard-sided case, we recommend the Away Carry-On.
Apple AirTags Are the Best Luggage Trackers
by Caitlin McGarry
Worried about luggage going missing during holiday travel? How Apple’s AirTag and Android’s Tile Mate can help you keep tabs on it—even when the airline can’t.
The Huckberry Mediterranean Turkish Towel Might Just Be the Perfect Beach Towel
by Annemarie Conte
These perfect beach towels are lightweight, fast-drying and gorgeous.
7 Cheap(ish) Things to Improve Your In-Flight Experience
by Gabriella DePinho
Air travel is often uncomfortable—but it doesn’t have to be. These seven inexpensive amenities can make your in-flight experience much more bearable for much less.
The Best Tote Bags
by Zoe Vanderweide
Wherever you may be headed, we’ve found five great totes to take along on your schlep.
7 Cheap(ish) Things to Keep in Your Car If You’re Always on the Go
by Gabriella DePinho
Stashing these seven cheap(ish) things in your car will help make every day run a little smoother.
The Best Luggage Tags
by Geoffrey Morrison
We chose five luggage tags that will help you identify your belongings in a sea of similar suitcases.
The Best Travel Mug
by Trey French and Anna Perling
After testing travel mugs for more than 10 years, we’re still confident that the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug is the best mug to keep drinks hot for hours.
The Best Toiletry Bags
by Kaitlyn Wells
After stuffing, shaking, and dunking 23 toiletry bags, we chose five that can serve as your bathroom-in-a-bag in a variety of travel scenarios.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Bring to a Vacation Rental
by Christine Ryan
A Bluetooth speaker, flip-flops, a headlamp, an extra-long charging cable, and a surefire way to make great coffee are five ways to upgrade your stay.
The Best Travel Plug Adapter
by Geoffrey Morrison
We tested more than a dozen travel plug adapters to find the best to bring on a trip overseas. Nothing can cover you everywhere, but here are four good options.
You’re Probably Wearing Your Backpack Wrong
by Zoe Vanderweide
Here are the secrets to avoiding back pain while rocking a backpack, including the best way to load it up and how to adjust your straps.
The Best Underwear for Travel
by Liz Thomas
We tested 37 pairs of travel underwear and found that ExOfficio’s Give-N-Go 2.0 Sport Mesh 6″ Boxer Brief and Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster panties are the best around.
This Dependable Backpack Will Get You Through College—and Beyond
by Hana Stepnick
The Herschel Classic Backpack XL can help college kids carry what they need for campus life. It’s sturdy and stylish enough for the real world, too.
These Essentials Will Let You Work From Anywhere
by Jenni Gritters
Whether you’re working from a plane, train, coffee shop, or that one quiet corner of a vacation rental, the right setup will make everything so much easier.
The Best Kids Backpacks for School
by Ellen Lee
A great school backpack should be comfortable to carry, durable, organized, and let kids express themselves. Here are four backpacks we think kids will love.
12 Surprising Ways to Use One of Our Favorite Reusable Produce Bags
by Elissa Sanci
We recommend the Junes Carry-All sacks in our guide to reusable produce bags—but these mesh bags are impressively versatile.
Road-Trip Essentials
by Eve O'Neill
We spend a lot of time driving each year, and this is our list of essential road-trip gear to include in your packing list.
We Wish Buying Carbon Offsets for Your Flight Helped. It Doesn’t.
by Kit Dillon
Carbon offsets for air travel sound like a great idea—a get-out-of-jail-free card for frequent flyers. But they cost too little to be worth much.
How to Maximize Space as You’re Packing
by Kit Dillon
Reducing what you carry with you and organizing the way you pack is the easiest way to lower travel-related stress.
Everything Theme-Park Journalist Carlye Wisel Brings to Disney
by Carlye Wisel
If you’re looking to safely enjoy amusement parks this summer, check out theme-park journalist Carlye Wisel’s list of must-haves to bring with you.
We Tested the TikTok-Famous Stanley Adventure Quencher. It’s Good, but So Are Our Picks.
by Elissa Sanci
The Stanley Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler has taken over social media, but we think it doesn’t quite live up to the hype.
Ask Wirecutter: What’s the Best Way to Get Fast, Reliable Internet on Vacation?
by Annemarie Conte
Sometimes you need internet service in the unlikeliest of places. Here are some tips on how to get it.
GasBuddy Can Be a Privacy Nightmare. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
by Thorin Klosowski
We know everyone is feeling the pinch of gas prices right now, but it probably isn’t worth sacrificing your privacy to save money.
Visiting a National Park This Year? Here’s What to Bring Along.
by Eve O'Neill
Although the parks have reopened, staffing remains a challenge, which may affect services. Here’s what to pack for your next visit to help fill in the gaps.
12 Things We Pack When We Travel With Food Allergies
by Haley Sprankle and Katie Okamoto
When our staffers with food allergies travel, these items help keep them comfortable and protected throughout the journey.