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Reviews and buying guides for luggage, backpacks, packing gear and travel tech, plus the tours and experiences worth booking, with reader codes that make every trip cost less.
Plan the trip, pack the bag
Start with what you need for the trip you are planning, from carry-on luggage to the experiences at the other end.
Pack and plan with confidence
A complete carry-on packing list for a week, with a simple outfit formula, toiletries that follow the liquids rule, and tips to fit everything in.
Standard checked bag limits (62 linear inches and 50 lb on most US airlines), how international limits differ, overweight fees and how to choose checked luggage.
How travel eSIMs, local SIM cards and carrier roaming compare for cost, convenience and coverage, and how to check whether your phone supports eSIM.
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How to Choose a Guided Tour: 10 Things to Check Before Booking
Tours and experiences
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How to Choose Carry-On Luggage: Size, Weight and Wheels
Luggage basics
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Luggage Trackers Explained: AirTag, SmartTag and Tile
Travel tech
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Packing Cubes: Are They Worth It and How to Use Them
Packing
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Can You Bring a Power Bank on a Plane? Rules and Wh Limits
Travel tech
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Travel Backpack vs Suitcase: Which Should You Take?
Luggage basics
Travel Gear questions, answered
Can you pack for a week in a carry-on?
Yes. A mix-and-match wardrobe in one color palette, two pairs of shoes, packing cubes and one sink or laundromat wash make a week easy in a standard carry-on.
Read: Carry-On Packing List →What is the standard checked bag size?
62 linear inches (158 cm) is the most common limit: add the bag's length, width and height, including wheels and handles.
Read: Checked Luggage Size and Weight Limits →Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhones and many recent Android phones support eSIM. Check your phone's settings for an option to add an eSIM, and make sure the phone is unlocked from your carrier.
Read: eSIM vs Local SIM vs Roaming →Is it better to book tours in advance or on arrival?
Book popular tours, timed-entry attractions and small-group experiences in advance, especially in peak season. Flexible activities can be booked locally, sometimes for less.
Read: How to Choose a Guided Tour →What size is a standard carry-on?
In the US, 22 x 14 x 9 inches (about 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including wheels and handles, is accepted by most major airlines. Many international and low-cost airlines use smaller limits, often around 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
Read: How to Choose Carry-On Luggage →Are AirTags allowed in checked luggage?
Yes. Under FAA guidance, trackers powered by small lithium coin-cell batteries, such as AirTags, are allowed in checked bags.
Read: Luggage Trackers Explained →Criteria, not hype
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The travel index
- 01LuggageCarry-on and checked suitcases, hardside and softside luggage.3 pages
- 02Bags & packingTravel backpacks, duffels, packing cubes and organizers.3 pages
- 03Travel techPlug adapters, power banks, trackers and travel gadgets.4 pages
- 04Tours & experiencesTours, activities, hotels and experiences worth booking.1 page