Travel

Many houseplants require no special attention when you leave them home alone. Here’s the little you need to do for them when you go on vacation.

We’ve been testing kids backpacks for almost a decade. These packs consistently rank among the best.

A Savile Row tailor shares the best way to pack a suit into your carry-on bag.

After lugging eight pet carriers around NYC, we found that the Sherpa Original Deluxe is the best for taking your small pet on a plane or to the vet.

After testing 17 lightweight, portable car seats, we have five good options for infants, toddlers, and big kids to recommend.

The Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 2.5 QT is the most comfortable thermos to carry and pour from, and it keeps your drinks hot over a long workday.

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.

A professional ornithologist tested 25 field-ready binoculars against his $2,500 Leica Ultravids and picked the Athlon Optics Midas ED pair as the best.

Summer-camp packing lists can be long—and sometimes intimidating. Here’s how to choose fun but practical gear that’ll last for many seasons to come.

Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.

This cheap and easy-to-use compression bag makes it easy to pack days worth of essentials into a single backpack.

The best power strip for travel in North America is the easily packable Tripp Lite Protect It 3-Outlet Surge Protector—our top pick for eight years running.

Our top backpack picks for the 2023-2024 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.

We’ve put together a selection of fun, useful and clever gifts for that person who always has a trip planned.

From compact car seats and cribs to portable blackout shades and white noise machines, the right tools for travel can lead to less fuss—and more fun.

After researching 30 models, we found that Travelpro Platinum Elite 25″ Expandable Spinner is the best suitcase for most travelers who check bags.

Stylish and practical, a great messenger bag can be a commuter’s best friend. We found five great options that will suit a range of budgets, tastes, and lifestyles.

From carry-ons to checked bags to buying on-site, we have some tips for making sure you are fully stocked with sunscreen on vacation.