Travel

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.

Summer-camp packing lists can be long—and sometimes intimidating. Here’s how to choose fun but practical gear that’ll last for many seasons to come.

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.

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.

Packing toiletries is a pain. Do these stylish bottles make it better?

We tested 37 pairs of travel underwear and found that ExOfficio’s Give-N-Go 2.0 Sport Mesh 6″ Boxer Brief and Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster panties are the best around.

Whether you’re going to school, work, the gym, the store, or on vacation, you need a bag. Here are the Wirecutter-recommended ones we love most.

In the last two years, I’ve fine-tuned my overlanding setup, which hinges on a car air mattress. Here’s what I use to feel close (but not too close) to nature.

After hundreds of hours of research and 1,500 miles behind the wheel, we’ve singled out the gear that’s absolutely essential for your next journey on the open road.

Hand over your pocket change! The best way to wrangle your liquids for security is surprisingly cheap.

These buy-it-for-life Wirecutter picks will pass the test of time thanks to durable materials, solid construction, and generous warranties.

Eating on the go with allergies or celiac disease can be stressful. These items help my family navigate risk and enjoy meals with loved ones.

After testing beach bags in Northern California and Hawaii, we’re convinced that the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote is a classic for very good reasons.

After four years of research and months of testing, we finally have an ebike we recommend for commuters, the Specialized Globe Haul ST.

Always losing cables, SD cards, and tubes of lip balm in the depths of your backpack? A bag organizer will help you corral what you carry every day.

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.

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.