Shopping
Get ready for your next vacation with our shopping guides to the best travel gear and accessories.
Luggage & bags
- Readers' Choice Awards
The Best Luggage in the World: 2021 Readers' Choice Awards
We asked, you answered: These are the best luggage brands to bring on your travels. - Shopping
13 Best Weekender Bags to Toss in Your Back Seat
Our favorite duffels, mini-suitcases, and more. - Shopping
24 Best Travel Backpacks for Every Type of Trip
Take your pick from these ultra-versatile bags. - Tech and Gear
Our Favorite Sustainably-Made Suitcases, Backpacks, and Weekenders
Eco-friendly never looked so good. - Shopping
23 Crossbody Bags You’ll Take Everywhere
These hands-free bags are both stylish and functional. - Shopping
11 Best Small Purses to Carry When You Only Need Your Phone and Card
The smaller, the better. - Shopping
10 Actually Cute Clear Bags to Bring to Stadiums and Venues
Proof that stadium-approved bags can still look good.
Beauty & skincare
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I Tried a Dozen Mineral Sunscreens and Finally Found My Favorite
It's the only thing that works on my sensitive skin. - Shopping
The Best Sunscreens for All Skin Types
From Supergoop's clear Unseen sunscreen to Fenty moisturizer. - Shopping
The Best Face Sunscreens to Throw in Your Beach Bag This Summer
From Supergoop's new Glow Stick to Everyday Humans' sunscreen serum. - Shopping
Face Wipes Are the Skincare Essential I Never Travel Without
Here are seven of the best ones I've tried. - Shopping
The Best Natural Skincare and Beauty Products for Your Dopp Kit
These travel-friendly products are better for you and the environment. - Tech and Gear
9 Best Hand Creams to Soothe Dry Skin
Mend cracked skin with these silky-smooth lotions. - Shopping
9 Travel Makeup Bags for All Your Beauty Essentials
So you can stop rummaging around in the black hole of your toiletries bag. - Shopping
13 Korean Beauty Products We Love, From Masks to Lip Balms
Pack these K-beauty products to soothe weary skin on the go.
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The Complete Guide to Packing
If your packing skills are feeling a bit rusty, you've come to the right place.
Outdoor gear
- Adventure
All the Camping Gear You’ll Need to Enjoy the Outdoors
From solar-powered lanterns to tents and tarps. - Adventure
8 Essentials for Hiking with Kids
Even the littlest explorers benefit from the right equipment. And snacks. Lots of snacks. - Shopping
Outdoor Enthusiasts On the Surprising Item They Can’t Travel Without
Hacks for your next nature excursion. - Adventure
Car Camping Essentials: Where to Stay, What to Pack, and How to Organize Your Gear
Transform your car into the ultimate off-grid camping companion. - Shopping
How to Make Camping on Your Period Less Stressful
With the right tools, periods don’t have to be a barrier to enjoying the outdoors. - Shopping
The Best Binoculars for Birding, Stargazing, and Safaris
Astronomers, safari guides, and nature photographers share their favorites. - Tech and Gear
Emergency Survival Gear to Bring on Every Hike or Camping Trip
A go-to checklist, according to a backcountry helicopter pilot. - Shopping
6 Expert-Recommended Bug Sprays That Actually Work
Whether you're camping, hiking, or just hanging out at a nearby park.
Clothing & shoes
Tech
- Shopping
The Best Kindle for Travel—Plus More E-Readers and Tablets We Love
The easiest way to lighten up your carry-on? Swap those books for an e-reader. - Shopping
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Travel (and Everything Else)
These headphones and earbuds will improve plane rides and long days at home alike. - Shopping
The Best Wireless Earbuds for Travel (And Everything Else)
Including the best AirPods alternative and a wallet-friendly option with 60 hours of battery life.
Gift guides and souvenirs
Family travel essentials
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9 Best Kids' Luggage Pieces, From Backpacks to Spinner Suitcases
These bags are lightweight, fun, and of course, durable. - Shopping
8 Foldable, Lightweight Strollers for Travel
We tested the best of the best to find the top strollers. - Family Travel
The Best Travel Car Seats for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids
Car seats for kids of every age—and the adults who have to install them. - Inspiration
9 Ways to Entertain Your Kids on Planes
If you’re staring down a long flight with little kids, here are simple and creative ways to keep them happy in the air. - Family Travel
What to Pack for a Family Beach Trip, According to Well-Traveled Parents
From waterproof phone cases to tents you can open with one hand. - Family Travel
11 Beach Essentials for Families with Babies
Streamline the packing process with these pieces of beach gear. - Road Trips
Road Trip Games and Toys to Keep Kids Entertained on the Go
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car.
Shopping
The Best Fanny Packs From MZ Wallace, Lululemon, Prada, and More
Hands-free travel has never looked so good.
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13 Queer-Owned Brands Making Travel Gear We Love
From durable duffel bags to genderless plane-friendly apparel, you’ll want to bring their gear on all your travels.
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Taking Off: The Best New Travel Gear from Béis, Outdoor Voices, Everlane, and more
These are the summer dresses, travel bags, and comfortable shoes we're shopping now.
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Left on Friday Swimsuits Let Me Leave Self-Consciousness at Home
They're made to stay in place no matter what you get up to in the sand and surf.
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The Best Shampoo Bars for Every Hair Type
These solid shampoos are plastic-free, TSA-friendly, and actually work.
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Allbirds Tree Runners Review: These Light-as-Air Sneakers Are My Travel Go-To
They're lightweight, easy to slip on and off, and supremely comfortable.
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A Day Hike Packing List, According to People Who Hike Regularly
From a straw that filters water to cozy socks that keep your feet dry.
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What Super-Travelers Always Have in Their Beach Bags
We asked professional surfers, resort staffers, swimsuit designers, and other beach aficionados how they fill their bags.
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UPF Clothing, Swimwear, and Accessories to Keep You Protected in the Sun
From bathing suits to flowy pants, these options have sun protection built in.
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The Travel Basics Our Readers Keep Buying from Nordstrom
These popular, travel-friendly clothes, shoes, and bags are worth a spot in your carry-on.
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This Pet Carrier Made Traveling With My Dog So Much Easier
The Wild One Travel Carrier—designed with stressed-out dog parents in mind—surpassed all my expectations.
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This SPF Mist Is Great for Reapplying Sunscreen on the Go
Stay protected throughout the day, without worrying about clean hands.
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The Best Memorial Day Sales for Travelers You Can Start Shopping Now
Shop deals from Everlane, Outdoor Voices, Brooklinen, and more.
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The Best Hiking Pants, According to Outdoor Adventurers
Whether you're looking for convertible pants, leggings, or comfy joggers.
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These Sleep Headphones Are Comfortable Enough for Planes and Hotels Alike
And they're just $20.
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10 Best Sling Bags to Wear on Hikes, Through the Airport, and Everywhere Else
These are the bags keeping us hands-free all summer long.
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The Best Backpacking Tent for Every Type of Adventurer
Whether you're a beginner or planning a trek with the whole family.
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I Tried Out Allbirds’ Lightest Running Shoe Yet—Here’s What It Was Like
The Tree Flyer is designed for longer distances, and is being touted as Allbirds' best performance shoe to date.
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These Waterproof Phone Pouches Will Actually Keep Your Device Dry
We put these pouches to the test to make sure they'll really keep your phone secure.
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This Handy Bluetooth Transmitter Lets You Watch In-Flight Entertainment With AirPods
Watching in-flight entertainment is a whole lot smoother with this pocket-size device.
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The Best Modest Swimsuits, Kaftans, and Cover-Ups to Wear to the Beach
Beachwear that offers more coverage and sun protection—and is actually stylish.
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We Asked Flight Attendants to Share Their Favorite Travel Shoes
From Dansko clogs to Brooks sneakers, these are the shoes flight attendants swear by.
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Taking Off: The Best New Travel Gear from Everlane, MZ Wallace, Cuyana, and More
The comfortable shoes, supportive swimwear, and roomy weekender bags on our summer shopping list.
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The Linen Basics to Add to Your Summer Packing List
Light as air pieces from Everlane, Left on Friday, and more.
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19 Best Tennis Skirts: Nike, Adidas, FILA, and More
Ace your look with these stylish skorts that are perfect for travel.
Destinations
An Insider's Guide to Sumba, the Quiet Alternative to Bali
The Indonesian island of Sumba has found the right balance between light-touch tourism and deep-rooted tradition.