Backpacks for a mixed commute
A mixed commute can include walking, trains, cycling or a short car journey on the same day.
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Tote bags that carry more comfortably
A tote bag is easy to open and flexible to pack, but carrying comfort changes quickly as the contents become heavier.
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Carry-on suitcases and usable packing space
A carry-on suitcase must fit both the airline's rules and the items you need to pack.
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Packing cubes for ordinary trips
Packing cubes can make a suitcase easier to use, but they are organizers rather than a reason to pack more.
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Travel toiletry bags that dry easily
A toiletry bag needs to work in two places: inside luggage and beside the sink at your destination.
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Travel bottles and leak-resistant packing
Travel bottles are useful when they carry the amount you need without adding uncertainty about leaks, material compatibility or airport rules.
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Luggage tags with sensible privacy
A luggage tag should help a carrier or finder contact you without displaying more personal information than the task requires.
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Luggage scales before a flight
A luggage scale is useful when it helps you pack within the rules for an actual flight, but it does not set the allowance or replace the carrier's check-in measurement.
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Travel adapters and destination sockets
A travel adapter earns its place in a bag by connecting the equipment you actually carry to the sockets you will encounter.
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Travel pillows and carry-on space
Travel pillows compete for the same bag space as a sweater, headphones, and everything needed during the journey.
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Sleep masks for changing light
A sleep mask is a small purchase with unusually personal fit requirements.
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Reusable water bottles for commuters
The ideal commuter water bottle fits a bag, opens predictably, and can be cleaned at the end of an ordinary day.
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