Packing, Luggage, Travel Clothing, and Accessories

Packing for Europe
Happiness lies somewhere between a travel tote and a steamer trunk. Our article has luggage tips with links to packing lists and other resources.

Packing Accessories
Organize your packables and protect your belongings with nylon-and-mesh cubes, security devices, luggage tags, and my own favorite item: a lightweight collapsible suitcase.

Killer Bags and Backpacks
Your camera bag, computer tote, or rucksack could put you in grave danger if you heed a common tip for travelers.

Paper Wallet
Paper Media Design's stylish but practical bifold wallet is made of Tyvek, which is thinner, crisper, and more moisture-resistant than leather.

Antler Size Zero Cabin Suitcase
This British wheeled upright is slightly smaller than its U.S. counterparts, but it's remarkably light in weight, and most European and Asian airlines will accept it as a carry-on bag.

Briggs & Riley Expandable Carry-On
The Briggs & Riley U-21NX has some unique features--among them, a patented "one-touch" expansion device and a lifetime no-questions-asked warranty.

Travelpro Crew5
In our quest for the perfect European travel suitcase, we test a fifth-generation bag from the people who invented "rollaboard" luggage.

PUP Personal Utility Pouch
If you're tired of looking like a kangaroo and don't need a full-size tote, ditch your "fanny pack" and wear a PUP around your waist, over your shoulder, or across your chest. Also see:

GiZmo Travel Bag
Jean Newell improves on the original PUP with a bag that has 20% more space and better protection against pickpockets.

Boom Bags
If you've ever longed to take your Klipschorns on a vacation or business trip, a Boom Bags 'stereo in a suitcase' may be the perfect travel companion.

The Ultimate Camera Bag for Travelers
It's made in England, it's a photographer's delight, and it converts into a travel tote with a snap and a tug.

SCOTTeVEST
SeV turns the travel vest inside out with a stylish, efficient design that frustrates pickpockets.

Voyageur Travel Jacket
If you have US $750 to spend on a travel jacket, this handsomely tailored blazer of water-resistant Ventile cotton may be just the ticket.

The Wine Mummy
Vino Amici's bubble-lined, reusable plastic pouch makes it easier (and safer) to carry a bottle of wine or liquor in your checked luggage.

Z-CoiL Shoes
Put a spring in your step--literally--with these shock-absorbing shoes, which prevent sore feet during all-day sightseeing.

Men's Travel Clothing
Do quick-dry or wrinkle-resistant fabrics, hidden security pockets, and other special features make travel clothing a good investment? To learn the answer, Durant Imboden field-tested garments from Tilley, Norm Thompson, and L.L. Bean.

Travel Hygiene Products
Whether you're obsessive-compulsive or legitimately worried about germs, you can rely on Magellan's for everything from women's urination funnels to airport-security foot protectors.

WonderVase
If you've ever wanted to buy flowers while traveling, this lightweight folding travel vase is for you.

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