Kit Dillon

With eight different picks, we’ve found water bottles suited for everyone from gym rats to frequent travelers.

After 120 hours of research and 1,500 miles behind the wheel, we’ve singled out the gear that’s absolutely essential for your next journey on the open road.

After traveling with 22 backpacks, we’d choose to carry our pick—but we offer other great options as well.

The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L is the duffel bag we recommend to most travelers, due to its strong materials and multiple carrying options.

We’ve tested 47 bags over the past five years and found the most reliable, best carry-on luggage for most travels. Read our carry-on luggage review.

We love the look and feel of hard-sided suitcases. We found a few, like Away’s The Carry-On, that are almost as durable as soft-sided bags.

There’s more to a great in-flight personal item than being small enough to stuff under a plane seat. Here’s how to choose the right one for your travel needs.

Learn what we found while searching for the best checked bag. We started with 26 pieces of checked luggage and selected five as our favorites for most travelers.

When your special outfit needs a special carrying case for travel, we suggest the Nomatic Garment Bag.

On a chilly evening, we like to cluster around the Solo Stove Bonfire (for smaller yards) or the Tiki Fire Pit (for larger yards).

After three years, these five boxer briefs are the most comfy, supportive, and good-looking we could find, and they start at less than four bucks a pair.

Whether we’re making a morning cup of coffee or grilling up burgers, the Coleman Classic Propane Camping Stove is our choice for campfire cookouts.

After lounging on 13 top-rated picnic blankets, we found one that offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.

After five years of relaxing in the sand and playing in the surf, we’ve chosen the best picks to help you enjoy a perfect beach day.

After testing beach bags in Northern California and Hawaii, we’re convinced that the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote is a classic for very good reasons.

After testing beach towels all over the country, we have four great options—plus a towel alternative that’s ideal for families with babies.

We tested nine beach chairs in real-world conditions — braving sand, wind, and sun — to find the three best options for this summer.

Here’s how the former head curator of the Met would store your most precious garments — from wedding dresses to family heirlooms — for the long haul.

I’ve dragged my RITC down cliffs and across park paths. I haven’t been particularly kind to it. But this cooler is more than a sidekick—it’s a survivor.

After years of research and gallons upon gallons of melted ice, we have picks for hard and soft coolers, plus backpack and high-end roto-molded options.