I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

The best crossbody bags for travel are roomy and secure enough to store everyday essentials without weighing you down. After hours of researching the best options on the market, our winner is the ...

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They all work beautifully on my Rimowa roller cabin bag.” Khaite’s two-tone tote, crafted from leather and canvas, combines elegance and functionality. Perfect for everyday wear, it seamlessly ...

The best garment bags preserve clothes in crisp condition throughout your travels, with little to minimal wrinkling. With advice from renowned stylists, our team of travel experts determined the ...

While you can’t go wrong with a good backpack, a tote bag is a stylish and convenient way to carry all ... the Boat and Tote was originally designed from durable builders’ canvas to transport ice ...

And for ease of use, I want my travel makeup bag to be made of materials that can be easily wiped down or cleaned. Stain-prone canvas bags or finicky untreated leather pouches are more hassle than ...

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I’ve also found some nice nylon options, which are generally easier to clean than either leather or canvas. Prices for work bags are broad, ranging from $20 to a few hundred dollars, depending ...