Travel
Backpacks
See all Backpacks reviewsThe Best Laptop Backpacks
by Zoe Vanderweide
A great laptop backpack protects your tech, is comfortable to carry, and looks good, too. These five bags are our favorites for wrangling your workday gear.
The Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks
by Kit Dillon
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L is our backpack pick for most travelers. We also have picks for other travelers, including those who want to carry a bit more.
Wirecutter’s Favorite Bags, Totes, Backpacks and Carryalls
by Truth Headlam
Whether you’re going to school, work, the gym, the store, or on vacay, you need a bag. Here’s the Wirecutter-recommended carrying gear we love most.
Bags
See all Bags reviewsThe Best Bag to Bring to a Concert Is Actually a Running Belt
by Rose Maura Lorre
If you’re trying to comply with a venue’s bag size restrictions while still keeping your stuff secure at a show, you can’t beat a running belt.
The Best Travel Backpack
by Geoffrey Morrison
For trips ranging from a week to multiple months, the Osprey Farpoint 55 and Fairview 55 carried everything we needed comfortably.
Our Favorite Messenger Bags
by Sri Rain Stewart
Stylish and practical, a great messenger bag can be a commuter’s best friend. We found five great options that will suit a range of budgets, tastes, and lifestyles.
Gear
See all Gear reviewsThe Best Travel Power Strips and Surge Protectors With USB Charging
by Sarah Witman
The best power strip for travel in North America is the easily packable Tripp Lite Protect It 3-Outlet Surge Protector—our top pick for eight years running.
The Best Tumbler
by Elissa Sanci
The affordable, leak-resistant Simple Modern Classic Tumbler keeps drinks cold (or warm) for hours, and it comes with both a straw lid and a flip-top lid.
The 31 Best Gifts for Frequent Travelers
by Samantha Schoech and Dorie Chevlen
Here we present practical and whimsical finds to delight any intrepid traveler.
Luggage
See all Luggage reviewsThe Best Suitcases for Checking
by Kit Dillon
After researching 30 models, we found that Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best suitcase for most travelers who check bags.
The Best Duffle Bags
by Kit Dillon
After lugging 34 duffles through airports, to beaches, and on weekend trips, we chose seven bags that’ll carry what you need carried in a range of scenarios.
The Best Carry-On Luggage
by Kit Dillon
After 10 years of airport dashes and overhead-compartment stashes, the Travelpro Platinum Elite is still the suitcase we want to carry.
More Travel Posts
Traveling in a Wheelchair Is Hard. But This Wheelchair Let Me Do a Fulbright in the Philippines.
by Olivia Mae M. Asuncion
Traveling in a wheelchair can pose countless challenges. The EZ Lite Cruiser power wheelchair helped this writer get past the obstacles and see the world.
I Visited 14 National Parks In One Year. Here Are the Apps I Used to Plan and Pull Off Those Trips.
by Elissa Sanci
To explore national parks across the country successfully, I relied on these trusted apps to plan out every last detail.
The Gadgets We Bring on Every Trip
by Haley Perry
You don't have to be a digital nomad to travel like one. Here are a few gadgets and accessories to make travel as painless as possible.
The Best Stroller Wagons
by Liz Iversen
Got kids and gear you need to schlep to the soccer field, the beach, or the neighborhood block party? A stroller wagon might be for you.
The Best Filtered Water Bottles
by Tim Heffernan
You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.
Pluto Pod Travel Pillow: A First-Class Sleep Experience in Economy
by Dorie Chevlen
This travel pillow is so great you won’t even care if you look silly wearing it.
The Best Sleep Mask
by Caira Blackwell
A comfortable, well-fitting sleep mask blocks disruptive light, which can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
The Silly-Looking Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Only Way I Can Sleep on Flights
by Elissa Sanci
You might look funny while wearing the one-sided Trtl travel pillow in flight, but you won’t care when you land at your destination bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
The Best Compression Socks
by Jackie Reeve, Eve O'Neill, and Shannon Palus
Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.
The Best Backpacks for College and High School Students
by Zoe Vanderweide
Our top backpack picks for the 2023-2024 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.
The Best Laptop Tote Bags
by Kaitlyn Wells
Our favorite laptop bags are not only a stylish step up from utilitarian messenger bags but also more refined and work-appropriate than classic canvas totes.
The Best Slim Wallet
by Jason Chen
A slim wallet is best for your style and your spine. Here are the best slim and bifold wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick.
The Best Travel Pillow
by Sabrina Imbler
After testing eight travel pillows on four red-eye flights in window, aisle, and middle seats, we think the Travelrest Ultimate is the best for most travelers.
Sorry, but Stanley Tumblers Leak Too Much. These 4 Dupes Are Superior.
by Elissa Sanci
I tried five Stanley dupes in five days to see which one could unseat the king of giant water bottles.
The Best Gear for Travel
by Wirecutter Staff
We put in another year and tens of thousands more miles of travel to test the best travel gear—and we stand by last year’s choices alongside a few new picks.
The Best Briefcases
by Zoe Vanderweide
Elegant and professional, a great briefcase never goes out of style. These timeless picks will serve you well, from internship to retirement party.
The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical)
by Kit Dillon
A buy-it-for-a-lifetime backpack should last you for years of heavy use. But as with all investments, you need to decide if it makes sense for you.
This Excellent Reusable Grocery Bag Fits in Your Pocket
by Elissa Sanci
Baggu’s range of tote bags (including a reusable grocery bag that holds 50 pounds) are seemingly indestructible, incredibly spacious, easy to clean, and even easier to carry.