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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…which is why we test and then report on the best car-top cargo boxes for proper road tripping. From top duffel bags to backpacks to the best 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 2023
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Best Travel Underwear of 2023
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Best Travel Underwear for Women of 2023
Our women's travel underwear experts researched 50+ of the best options available today and bought 11 of the finest to...
Best Binoculars of 2023
Over the past decade, our optics experts have tested more than 36 of the best binocular sets. Our current review...
Best Travel Backpacks of 2023
In search of the best travel backpack? Our experts have tested over 45 unique packs in the last decade, with the top...
Best Laptop Backpacks of 2023
We've tested 40 of the best laptop backpacks over the last 11 years. This update features side-by-side testing of 11...
Best Bike Travel Case of 2023
We researched 20 of the best travel bike cases before settling on 5 to buy and test. We then biked many miles with...
Best Cargo Boxes of 2023
We've tested and purchased close to 20 different cargo boxes in the past 9 years. For this review, we looked at the 9...
Best Duffel Bags of 2023
Throughout the last decade, our team of experts has bought and traveled with over 40 of the best duffel bags. In this...
Best Suitcases of 2023
Our globetrotting experts have tested 40 of the best suitcases on the market over the last 5 years, with the top 15 in...
Best Carry On Luggage of 2023
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Best Messenger Bag of 2023
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REI Co-op Big Haul Recycled Rolling Duffel 34" Review
The REI Big Haul Recycled Rolling Duffel is a well-priced, casual two-wheeled roller duffel prepared to deliver as...
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Peak Design Travel 45 Review
The Peak Design Travel 45 is the perfect balance of aesthetics and function for business travelers or weekend...
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REI Co-op Ruckpack 40 Review
The tapered backpacking pack shape of the REI Ruckpack 40 makes it ideal for wearing straight from the airport to the...
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Celestron Nature DX 8x42 Review
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Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Review
Swarovski started out cutting crystal for high-end jewelry and then decided to apply that skill to binocular lenses...
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Matein Travel Review
The Matein Travel is an amazing steal. It has ample storage capacity for multiple laptops and enough padding to...Travel Gear Reviews Learning Center
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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 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 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 A Travel Backpack
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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 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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