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The 13 Best Weekender Bags for Women in 2024, Tested & Reviewed

4Apr

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The 13 Best Weekender Bags for Women in 2024, Tested & Reviewed

Although they're available in traditional duffel styles, weekender bags come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making them a luggage category of their own. Designed for overnight trips or a few days away, they can also be used as a personal item or carry-on bag depending on airline size restrictions.(Note: Prices and availability were accurate at the time of publication; they may fluctuate due to demand and other factors).Best Overall: BÉIS The Weekender Dimensions Weight Colors 19 x 15.7 x 9.8 inches 3.86 pounds 8 options, including black, beige or pink What started as a trendy bag is now a travel staple. The Weekender by BÉIS combines the right amount of style and efficiency, with features including a bottom compartment for shoes or other large items, a...

The 11 Best Toiletry Bags, According to Reviews

2Apr

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The 11 Best Toiletry Bags, According to Reviews

Toiletries are an indispensable item on a traveler's packing list. But throwing those creams, liquids and pastes into your luggage haphazardly surely spells disaster – we've all had that one shampoo bottle leak and make a mess of things. Toiletry cases not only keep potential messes contained, but also keep your on-the-go essentials at your fingertips. U.S. News has determined the following toiletry bags are some of the best available to suit all your needs. (Note: Prices were accurate at the time of publication; they may fluctuate due to supply chain issues.)Best Toiletry BagsBest Overall Toiletry BagCourtesy of Peak DesignPeak Design Small Wash Pouch: This water-repellent pouch is small but it packs a punch. It has four internal mesh pockets, a zip pocket and a dedicated pocket for your...

Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase

7Dec

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Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase

When I was a child, shuttling back and forth between the United States and summers with relatives in the Philippines, I carried two months’ worth of clothes in a small duffel so that I could use my checked suitcase to bring gifts back and forth across the Pacific. Back then, being a light packer meant traveling with only a carry-on. If you had told me that even overhead bin space would someday be at a steep premium, I’m not sure I would’ve believed you.That was a long time ago, when airlines gave you complimentary fresh baguettes with tongs and little bottles of wine (not to children) on international flights. Now many affordable airlines, including Spirit and Allegiant, charge you extra even for carry-ons. In addition to saving you money, traveling with only a personal item means that yo...

The 4 Best Carry-on Garment Bags of 2024

21Nov

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The 4 Best Carry-on Garment Bags of 2024

The best garment bags for travel can do double duty, offering space for accessories, shoes and even additional clothing. Better yet, they can be carried on to the plane and placed in the overhead bin (or in some cases, a closet onboard).Read on to discover the best carry-on garment bags based on recent consumer reviews. All of the recommended bags are considered carry-on compliant, though it's always a good idea to check your airline's carry-on size restrictions before flying.(Note: Prices were accurate at the time of publication; they may fluctuate due to demand or other factors. Dimensions are listed in order of height by length by width.)Best Overall: ZEGUR Suit Carry On Garment BagFolded dimensions: 23 x 22 x 4 inches | Weight: 2.86 poundsWhat sets it apart: Available on Amazon for le...

Radius Outfitters Tool Roll: Finally a Quality Tool Organizer

3Nov

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Radius Outfitters Tool Roll: Finally a Quality Tool Organizer

My grandfather kept his tools in the shed behind our carport. It was bare metal and felt like a furnace in the midday heat of a Tucson summer. My grandfather bookended his days in the shed, surrounded by the tools he used to repair everything from trucks to TVs and radios. My father had his own setup. He kept his tools in the garage, on a set of shallow shelves interspersed with peg board. It had heavy wooden doors to keep out the salty Southern Californian air.Tools must be cared for. Their enemies are heat, moisture, salt, dirt, oil, sand, grime, and carelessness. Sheds and garages are ideal storage places and have served generations well, but what do you do when you don't have either? I live in a vintage RV, and many of you likely live in apartments, condos, cabins, boats, and other ho...

Why are Louis Vuitton bags so expensive?

30Oct

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Why are Louis Vuitton bags so expensive?

Impeccable craftsmanship is at the core of every Louis Vuitton bag. The brand is relentless in sourcing the finest materials, from exquisite leathers to the iconic Monogram canvas. This pursuit of quality, while ensuring longevity, undoubtedly contributes to the premium pricing. Louis Vuitton's obsession with perfection doesn't end with materials. The hardware, zippers, stitching, and the minutest details are subject to rigorous quality standards. Such uncompromising attention to detail results in products that not only exude luxury but also stand the test of time.Crafting a Louis Vuitton bag is an art. Highly skilled artisans meticulously weave intricate details, sew with precision, and achieve impeccable finishing. The creation process is not merely time-consuming but demands a level of...

15 Best Messenger Bags (2023): Crossbody, Slings, Shoulder Bags

23Jul

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15 Best Messenger Bags (2023): Crossbody, Slings, Shoulder Bags

If I’m out and about and I don’t have a bag slung across my body, I feel naked and unprepared. It’s like venturing into a dungeon without any health potions. What if I need ChapStick? Did I bring ChapStick? How can I fit my phone, keys, and face mask all in the truncated pockets of my jeans? Where do I put the cool rock I just found? Extra storage capacity is essential to my everyday carry, and being able to swing the bag around to the front and grab anything I need is crucial. Backpacks are better for heavy loads or all-day trekking, but for lightweight everyday needs, the best messenger bags are hard to beat.Be sure to check out all our buying guides, including the Best Backpacks for Work, Best Totes and Purses, Best Bags Made of Recycled Materials, Best Fanny Packs, and Best Camera Bag...

22Jul

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The 8 Best Cooler Bags of 2023

Keeping snacks and drinks cold when you're on a road trip, at the beach or car camping is essential. Depending on what you want to pack, where you're going to be and how much you need to take, there are different cooler bags to meet your needs.The right cooler bag can save you money, keep the kids happy with fresh snacks and offer convenience. U.S. News researched online retailers, travel industry review sites and more to come up with this selection of the best cooler bags.(Note: Prices and availability were accurate at the time of publication; they may fluctuate due to supply chain issues or other factors.)Best Overall: RTIC Outdoors Soft Pack CoolerCapacity: Sizes range from 12 cans to 40 cansWhat sets it apart: Don't you hate it when you pack a cooler with ice only for it to leak every...

Catching a Flight? Here Are 5 Tips to Make Travel Easier

16Jul

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Catching a Flight? Here Are 5 Tips to Make Travel Easier

I remember exactly where I was when Covid-19 really started to impact travel. It was March 2020: I was in the UK, watching a news broadcast about how the country was shutting down all travel while simultaneously reading a notification on my phone that my flight back to the United States the following day was canceled.Fortunately, I managed to rebook the flight and got back home safely, and the world settled in for months and years of limited travel, closed borders, and homemade bread-baking (my focaccia came out beautifully).That UK trip had been my first solo trip abroad, and it gave me a taste for travel that I hadn’t felt since the family trips of my youth, when my father would schlep us kids through airports and across oceans on journeys of discovery. As an adult, I craved adventure a...