Travel Gear

A while back, I wrote about what I thought might have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever made. I genuinely believed it would be difficult to top. Then …

Most airport shops sell the same basic things: snacks, headphones, books, and last-minute souvenirs. This one was different—and that’s exactly why so many travelers are hoping it finds a way …

One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling is getting a good night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s the bed. Sometimes it’s the temperature. Sometimes it’s noise, jet lag, or simply …

Through the years, travel has changed by leaps and bounds. Reservations that used to be made by talking to someone on the phone are now done on your computer or …

I’ve been traveling regularly since the early 1990s. I had my favorite piece of luggage ever, in the form of a Samsonite Silhouette EZ Cart, and man, that thing went …

TSA rules don’t clearly forbid it—but scanners, metal detectors, and officers may still have other ideas. You’re packed, prepared, and feeling smug about TSA PreCheck. Shoes stay on, laptop stays …

Frequent travelers tend to obsess over luggage—especially when weight limits, durability, and design all matter. While searching for the “perfect” bag, it’s not unusual to encounter unusual concepts. But few …

When you invest in a piece of luggage — be it a $45 bag you got on Amazon or a $450 one you bought from Tumi — you know it’s …

There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …

Many hotels have a wide piece of thick fabric or cloth at the end of the bed. You’ve probably seen them a bajillion times but toss them off in the …