Travel gear and packing guides for lighter, easier trips

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Packing Tips

Travel Toiletries and Liquids: How to Pack Them for Flights

How to pack toiletries and liquids for flights, including the TSA 3-1-1 rule, travel bottles, solid toiletries, medications, preventing leaks and packing checked toiletries.
Travel Tech

Luggage Trackers Guide: How Bluetooth Trackers Help Find Your Bags

How luggage trackers like Apple AirTag, Samsung SmartTag and Tile work, their limitations, phone compatibility, airline battery rules, privacy features and tips for using…
Luggage

Hardside vs. Softside Luggage: Which Suitcase Is Right for You?

Compare hardside and softside luggage, including materials like polycarbonate and nylon, durability, weight, expandability, wheels, handles, zippers, warranties and which travelers suit each.
Backpacks

Personal Item Bag Guide: Choosing an Under-Seat Bag for Flights

How to choose a personal item bag that fits under an airplane seat, comparing backpacks, totes, duffels and slings, with sizing, organization and packing…
Travel Comfort

Long-Flight Comfort Kit: What to Pack for Hours in the Air

What to pack for long flights to stay comfortable, including travel pillows, eye masks, earplugs, headphones, layers, hydration, snacks, entertainment and seat comfort tips.
Travel Tech

Travel Adapters and Chargers: How to Power Your Devices Abroad

How to choose travel plug adapters, voltage converters, multi-port chargers and power banks, including plug types, voltage, dual-voltage devices and airline battery rules.