Travel gear buying guides
What to buy, what to skip, and the one we'd pick — for every kind of travel gear we cover.
The Best Anti-Theft Travel Wallets and PouchesRFID blocking isn't what keeps your stuff safe. Where you carry it is. Keep your passport and backup card where a pickpoThe Best Carry-On LuggageA bag that fits a US bin can be too long for a lot of European and Asian airlines. For US domestic flights, a light 21-iThe Best Packing Cubes for TravelPacking cubes save space, not weight, so a tightly packed bag can still go over an airline weight limit. For most trips The Best Power Banks, Chargers and Travel AdaptersYou probably don't need the biggest battery. A 10,000mAh bank covers a full day out, and one universal adapter with USB-The Best Toiletry Bags and Travel BottlesThe fancy containers aren't the point. Fitting your routine into carry-on sized bottles is. A slim, water-resistant toilThe Best Travel First-Aid Kits and Bug ProtectionA ready-made first-aid kit leaves out the one thing only you can add: your own personal medicines. Pack those, and a comThe Best Travel Laundry GearYou need less laundry gear than you think. For most trips, a pack of dry detergent strips is all you need. Add a ScrubbaThe Best Travel Water BottlesThe biggest bottle isn't the best one. Size matters most: big enough that you're not hunting for refills, small enough t