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As someone who hasn’t checked a bag in more than five years of travel across the U.S. and abroad, I’ve thought a lot about what makes a good piece of carry-on luggage. A summertime European ...

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And I can sip some, throw it in my bag, and save the rest for later. All the travel mugs on this list have temperature retention for at least a few hours, with the exception of three, which I’ve ...

As an experienced globetrotter and senior travel editor, I’ve put a lot of suitcases through their paces. To find the best luggage of 2025, I assembled a panel of Forbes Vetted’s most seasoned ...

“For us, it’s about what you experience in each destination, not how well your luggage can hold your belongings.” Nex Carry On and Knapsack. The global travel luggage market is projected to ...

In the past, she has written review features on packing cubes, cabin bags, travel wallets, hand luggage, and so much more. This is the backpack of our dreams. After a recent shoulder injury ...

Target’s Open Story brand is known for its stylish and genuinely functional travel accessories — we’ve previously written up fan favorites like this suspiciously Away-like hardshell suitcase and the ...

“You can add an identifier, such as a ribbon or sticker, to avoid getting your luggage mistaken for someone else’s whilst still remaining subtle.” Meanwhile, travel blogger Sophie Nadaeu ...

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter A sleek office-to-airport travel pack: July Carry All Backpack 20L. Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter A well-priced bag that’s functional and stylish: Everlane The ReNew ...

the State Bags Logan Suitcase for big kids, and the Béis Mini Roller for teens. Theresa Holland is a writer and editor specializing in travel, lifestyle, beauty, apparel, and more. She has ...