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Packing Tips + Gear
The AFAR Gift Guide
November 01, 2024 12:01 PM
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Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Lojel Cubo Small Carryon showing laptop sleeve flap access to main compartment. Person is pulling a white pouch out of the suitcase
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I’m Team Soft Luggage, But This Hardshell Carry-On May Convert Me
July 29, 2024 01:33 PM
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Billie Cohen
Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers
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Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?
March 22, 2024 01:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
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The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
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Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Three Rimowa Original Collection suitcases in black, titanium, and silver colors on a white background with AFAR Approved logo in pink
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Is Rimowa’s Aluminum Luggage Actually Worth the Price?
December 08, 2023 02:08 PM
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Paul Rubio
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Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why
October 18, 2023 08:49 AM
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Paul Rubio
Stio Colter Boot
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It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long
February 18, 2023 01:19 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman