Travel Gear Reviews
Our travel experts test the best gear from the best brands: Briggs & Riley, Eagle Creek, Travelpro, Patagonia, The North Face, and REI, among many, many others
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There is more innovation in travel gear than you might think. And traveling is annoying enough without a good setup. The fabrics are getting stronger, the pockets more clever for all our gadgets…and let's not forget those car-top cargo boxes for proper road tripping. From duffel bags to backpacks to top carry-on bags, we purchase every item we review, just like you, and then our expert testers pit all the models against each other, producing the best side-by-side reviews in the business. We only publish 100% unbiased reviews you can trust.
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10 Best Backpacks of 2022
We're always looking for the best backpacks to fuel our adventures. We tested hundreds of models this year and these...
Best Travel Underwear of 2022
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Best Travel Underwear for Women of 2022
Your bags are packed, the itinerary is set, and there's only one thing left to do: pack. But what about your undies...
Best Binoculars of 2022
What are the best binoculars? We took 15 different models through rigorous testing in the outdoors to find out. We...
Best Travel Backpacks of 2022
If you are in search of the perfect travel backpack, then you've come to the right place. Through ample research and...
Best Laptop Backpack of 2022
Seeking the best laptop backpack? After perusing over 80 of the best options on the market, we chose 8 to test...
Best Bike Travel Case of 2022
We spent countless hours researching the best bike travel cases on the market. After extensive research, we bought...
Best Cargo Boxes of 2022
Have more cargo than your car can carry? We bought the 10 best cargo boxes available today and tested them...
Best Duffel Bags of 2022
A dependable duffel bag will take you and all your gear on the best adventures and will also make everyday travel a...
Best Messenger Bag of 2022
Whether you need a bag for your commute or for your job, we've taken the top 8 models and tested them in as many...
Best Suitcases of 2022
The checked luggage market is huge, which can make finding your next suitcase daunting. Luckily, we've done all the...
Best Carry On Luggage of 2022
Looking for your next piece of carry-on luggage? We've spent 7 years buying and testing over 30 carry-ons to help you...Recent Gear Reviews in Travel Gear Reviews
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Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Expandable Spinner Review
This suitcase is an easy pick for our top honor of Editors' Choice. We love everything about it, from the magnetically...
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SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable 21-inch Review
Our Best Buy among Softshell Carry-Ons, the highly packable SwissGear Sion Softside Expandable 21 is built to perform...
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Yakima GrandTour 16 Review
If you are looking for a top-tier cargo box for all sorts of gear, this is one of our all-time favorites. On top of...
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SportRack Horizon Alpine Review
While this model is far from our favorite cargo box, it pairs acceptable performance with a price that is hard to beat.
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Briggs & Riley Baseline Large Expandable Spinner Review
A top-quality city bag with a meticulous, durable design and lifetime backing for quality. We think it offers a solid...
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Samsonite Omni PC Hardside Expandable 28" Review
When big space is what you need and smooth city streets are your objective, this lightweight, hard-sided, surprisingly...Travel Gear Reviews Learning Center
How To Choose Binoculars For Your Needs and Budget
Binoculars are probably the world's most used optical instrument. That's not to say that telescopes don't have their...
How to Choose the Right Cargo Box for Your Vehicle
While adventuring around and testing our fleet, cargo boxes were sighted far more often when we were in the nucleus of...
How to Choose the Right Duffel Bag for Travel
With large storage capacities and excellent durability, duffel bags are perhaps the most versatile pieces of luggage...
How to Choose the Right Messenger Bag
Wondering if a messenger bag is right for you? This article highlights the best uses of this bag style to help you...
How to Choose A Travel Backpack
We've trotted all over the globe, from rainforests to old fortresses, urban centers, and backcountry wonders, with all...
How to Choose Carry-on Luggage
Whether you travel weekly for business or just once a year on vacation, your carry-on luggage is a key part of making...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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