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.

Children playing with a Little Passports set
Packing Tips + Gear
I Subscribed to This Activity Box for Little Travelers. Now My Son Is Planning Our Trip to Brazil
August 27, 2024 07:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Get ready for your autumn adventures with top-of-the-line outdoor gear.
Packing Tips + Gear
The REI Labor Day Sale Has Some of Our Favorite Gear Seriously Discounted
August 26, 2024 12:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A grey green travel backpack
Packing Tips + Gear
9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip
August 12, 2024 08:00 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 8 Multi-Function Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The 9 Multi-Functional Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without
August 2, 2024 08:26 AM
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Danielle Walsh
Lojel Cubo Small Carryon showing laptop sleeve flap access to main compartment. Person is pulling a white pouch out of the suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m Team Soft Luggage, But This Hardshell Carry-On May Convert Me
July 29, 2024 01:33 PM
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Billie Cohen
6 Awesome Hiking Apps for Adventurous Travelers
Hiking + Cycling
6 Great Hiking Apps for Adventurous Travelers
July 17, 2024 06:59 AM
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Kayla Matthews
Essential Travel Apps That Experienced Travel Editors Actually Use
Packing Tips + Gear
16 Travel Apps That Travel Editors Actually Use
July 11, 2024 02:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
Cult favorite luggage brand Away has expanded with a new soft-sided luggage collection.
Packing Tips + Gear
For Travelers Who Prefer Soft Luggage, Away Has a New Collection Just for You
July 9, 2024 02:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
AquaVault’s packable FlexSafe beach safe locked to a lounge chair on the beach
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
July 9, 2024 12:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler
July 9, 2024 09:00 AM
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Kelly Dawson
Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
June 19, 2024 09:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Packing the No Reception Club Duffel bag with interior built-in dividers
Packing Tips + Gear
Trust Me, You Need This Family-Friendly Duffel Bag—Even if You Don’t Have Kids
June 12, 2024 06:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love
June 12, 2024 05:15 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
close up of the side of a red hardcase roller suitcase with blacker zippers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Fact or Fiction: Does Red Luggage Get Loaded Into Airplanes First?
June 6, 2024 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Man arranges a campfire on a Snow Peak grill in his backyard
AFAR Approved
Why This Japanese Outdoors Brand Is Our Go-To for Camp Kitchen Gear
May 21, 2024 06:06 PM
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Jessie Beck
Luxury goods on sale at Unclaimed Baggage's Alabama store
Packing Tips + Gear
Where to Buy High-Quality Used Travel Gear
April 22, 2024 12:18 PM
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Juliet Izon
Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser bottle on a Greek beach scene
Health + Wellness
This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands
April 19, 2024 10:03 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
green clogs person walking on tile floor
Packing Tips + Gear
Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe
April 18, 2024 02:02 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Woman holding LifeStraw Go Series plastic filtered water bottle and a tote bag at a train station.
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Water Bottles, According to Frequent Travelers
March 28, 2024 10:26 AM
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Kelly Bastone
Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers
AFAR Approved
Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?
March 22, 2024 01:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
March 14, 2024 02:17 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
collage of beach vacation essentials
Packing Tips + Gear
The Ultimate Beach Packing List for a Weeklong Vacation
March 2, 2024 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
check-in employee attaches a luggage tag to suitcase of passenger - closeup of hands
Packing Tips + Gear
7 Smart Tips to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees Every Time You Fly
February 28, 2024 08:56 AM
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Bailey Berg
Colorful collage of clothing and accessories
Cruise
Cruise Fashion Unpacked: The Ultimate Guide for What to Wear on Your Next Sailing
February 27, 2024 03:43 PM
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Terry Ward
A pile of metallic blue suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
The Psychology Behind Overpacking
February 22, 2024 01:38 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Collage of ski trip packing essentials on a purple and green checkered background
Winter Sports
The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List
January 30, 2024 05:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
red baby bunting, backpack, and yellow puffer jacket from Patagonia on a white and purple background
Packing Tips + Gear
Patagonia Gear Is Marked Down Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now
January 22, 2024 04:39 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
AFAR Approved
Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds
Packing Tips + Gear
The 20 Most Popular Travel Essentials AFAR Readers Bought in 2023
December 21, 2023 07:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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