Packing Tips + Gear

Whether you’re looking for recommendations on a new suitcase or how best to use a packing cube, our travel experts have a guide for you.

Amanda Wachob x Roam Limited Edition luggage
Packing Tips + Gear
What a Suitcase Painted by a Tattoo Artist Looks Like
March 7, 2023 11:56 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Away Aura Luggage Collection
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s Latest Luggage Colors Are Inspired by the Sunrise and Sunset
February 21, 2023 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Stio Colter Boot
AFAR Approved
It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long
February 18, 2023 01:19 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Outdoor Research is one of a few brands that make its ski gear in extended sizes.
Packing Tips + Gear
For Fat Travelers, Cold Weather Gear Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Find
February 3, 2023 03:00 PM
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Naomi Tomky
The Best Compression Socks You Should Never Travel Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Compression Socks You Should Never Travel Without
January 26, 2023 01:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A collection of Monos Hybrid Luggage in various colors
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022
December 23, 2022 07:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
Water Sports
The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers
December 13, 2022 07:48 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Jennifer Coolidge sitting with luggage in season two of the White Lotus
Packing Tips + Gear
All the Luggage I Could Identify From The White Lotus: Season 2
December 12, 2022 05:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Pereson squizing liquid out of bottle
AFAR Approved
I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles—and They’re 30 Percent off This Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022 10:08 AM
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Maggie Fuller
Two people reading a map in Greece with two suitcases in front of them
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to $100 on Luggage During Away’s Black Friday Sale
November 10, 2022 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
woman posing with Away suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback
November 10, 2022 01:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life
November 4, 2022 04:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses
November 3, 2022 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Vinciguerra Glacier, one of many awe-inspiring sites to discover in Ushuaia, Argentina <br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Epic Off-Grid Trips, Vehicles, and The Gear You’ll Need to Do Them in Style
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Packing Tips + Gear
6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight
October 28, 2022 04:45 PM
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Jane Sung
Jungmaven Lorel tee
Style + Design
The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt
August 22, 2022 09:30 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
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Packing Tips + Gear
These Editor-Approved Summersalt Swimsuits Are up to 60 Percent off Right Now
August 16, 2022 02:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to 40 Percent on Colorful Luggage During Roam’s Summer Sale
July 20, 2022 06:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Away Now Makes Outdoor Gear Like Duffels and Backpacks
Packing Tips + Gear
Away Now Makes Outdoor Gear Like Duffels and Backpacks
June 29, 2022 05:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This AFAR Approved Travel Pillow Is Marked Down to $20
AFAR Approved
Why the Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Best Travel Neck Pillow
June 16, 2022 07:59 AM
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Rosalie Tinelli
8 Free Airport Apps That Make Your Flight Less Stressful
Packing Tips + Gear
8 Free Airport Apps That Make Your Flight Less Stressful
June 9, 2022 05:27 PM
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Udi Onyile
16 Memorial Day Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss
Packing Tips + Gear
16 Memorial Day Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss
May 26, 2022 04:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Cult Luggage Brand’s Indestructible Travel Totes Are Back in Stock
Packing Tips + Gear
This Cult Luggage Brand’s Indestructible Travel Totes Are Back in Stock
May 17, 2022 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time
Packing Tips + Gear
Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time
April 25, 2022 05:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Sustainable Travel Gear We Can’t Get Enough Of
Packing Tips + Gear
The Sustainable Travel Gear We Can’t Get Enough Of
April 21, 2022 07:40 PM
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Susan B. Barnes
Save Up to 40 Percent on Climate Neutral Brands During This 1-Day Flash Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Save Up to 40 Percent on Climate Neutral Brands During This 1-Day Flash Sale
April 20, 2022 10:31 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
My New Favorite Travel Pants Are Made From Plants
Style + Design
My New Favorite Travel Pants Are Made From Plants
April 6, 2022 12:23 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale
March 25, 2022 03:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler
Packing Tips + Gear
The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler
March 11, 2022 01:20 PM
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Juliet Izon
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