AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe 31 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelersverified_publisherWirecutter - Samantha SchoechGive the globe-trotter in your life a gift that will appeal to their sense of worldly wonder. These items will make flights, long lines at customs, and hotel stays feel less arduous and more comfortable. You could also give your favorite traveler special mementos and experiences to celebrate past …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Tumblerverified_publisherWirecutter - Aaron LebowitzOccupying a spot somewhere between water bottle and travel mug on the beverage-vessel continuum, the insulated tumbler has, over the past decade, become a great alternative to disposable cups. After leaving 16 insulated tumblers full of Slurpee in the front seat of a hot sedan, we’re convinced that …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Suitcases for Checkingverified_publisherWirecutter - Kit DillonFor many travelers, the frequently discussed dream is to never check a bag. But life doesn’t always cooperate—sometimes you need a bigger suitcase. After researching 30 pieces of checked luggage and testing eight finalists over many years, we can still say that the Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Travel Backpackverified_publisherWirecutter - Geoffrey MorrisonA travel backpack easily carries all your stuff while letting you navigate airports, subway stations, and city streets. After traveling with travel backpacks for years across dozens of countries, we recommend the new versions of Osprey’s Farpoint 55 and Fairview 55 travel packs. These bags fit …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Stroller Wagonsverified_publisherWirecutter - Liz IversenA stroller wagon can make family jaunts easier and more fun. If you’re looking for a social way to transport one or two children, if you want an alternative to strollers to use for camping or beach trips, or if you need more storage space than a traditional stroller can provide, a stroller wagon …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarOur Favorite Messenger Bagsverified_publisherWirecutter - Sri Rain StewartThe messenger bag has been successfully—and stylishly—helping people get stuff from A to B since the days of the Pony Express. Casual yet still put-together, this type of bag is more practical and comfortable than a tote, more relaxed than a briefcase, and more professional than a backpack. Worn …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Filtered Water Bottlesverified_publisherWirecutter - Tim HeffernanFiltered water bottles let you create better-tasting water almost anywhere you go. After we tested five of them, our pick is the Brita Premium Filtering Water Bottle. Its activated carbon filter removes chlorine compounds, which are used as a disinfectant in most public water supplies and are the …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarPluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economyverified_publisherWirecutter - Dorie ChevlenI fly a lot. That’s a very chic thing to say, and I’m grateful that I can often visit far-flung loved ones and so many corners of the world. However, the reality is probably less glamorous than what you’re imagining: I usually sit at the back of the plane, by the toilets, hunched over my laptop to …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Sleep Maskverified_publisherWirecutter - Caira Blackwell24-hour light exposure is a fairly new concept in human evolution. Television screens, phones, laptops, street lamps, and blaring overhead lights around the clock can disrupt your circadian rhythm—the 24-hour cycle that’s governed by your body’s internal clock—and make it harder to fall and stay …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flightsverified_publisherWirecutter - Elissa SanciI will almost always choose function over fashion, even if that means looking like a total dork in public. I’ve sported a fanny pack since before it was cool, I frequently don my unflattering but extremely protective sun hat on hikes, and I have no qualms using my funny-looking wearable reading …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Compression Socksverified_publisherWirecutter - Jackie ReeveTo find the best compression socks, we consulted folks who wear them for all types of situations: during pregnancy, while working on their feet, for running, after working out, when traveling, and just because. After considering dozens of socks, and testing 29 pairs since 2017, we’ve found five that …
AvatarWirecutterAvatarAvatarThe Best Backpacks for College and High School Studentsverified_publisherWirecutter - Zoe VanderweideA great school backpack is a constant companion, carrying all the essentials for a long day of classes, clubs, sports, internships, and more. But it’s not just for toting gear—it’s a wardrobe staple and an opportunity for students to express their personal style. So it’s important to find one …