Gear & Apparel For Flying
Check-in, TSA line, shoes off, shoes on, terminal sprint, gate swap, terminal sprint take two, delay, time to board, time to be bored, no leg room, landing, adventure... Ahh. We’re not promising a perfect airport experience, but we can make your 40,000-foot flight a little more comfortable. Our globetrotting Gearhead® Experts have hand-picked the best selection travel apparel and gear and put them into a handy guide just for you. Think of it as a pre-flight SkyMall—only these picks are actually good.
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Top Travel Bags & Packs
Nothing stops a trip in its tracks faster than uncooperative luggage. Seriously, it’s 2024, airlines, why are we still using overhead storage tech from the ‘70s? Depending on your style—pack light or pack it all—our Gearheads have found the carry-on-friendly bags, heavy-duty duffels, and rollers that’ll take you all around the world and make the most out of current overhead tech. Here are our favorites for each category.
Top Personal-Sized Packs
Peak Design Everyday 30L Backpack
This isn’t just an everyday bag, it’s an everything bag. You’ll love it for a lot of reasons, but its versatility takes the cake, which is perfect for when you’re traveling because you never know what you may need. Its got a rugged construction and flexible organizer panels to ensure that cameras, batteries, and whatever other gear you need will make it to your destination intact and ready to go. And its 30-liter size is ideal for “personal” under-seat storage on your typical flight.
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Top Carry-On Bag
DAKINE Status 42L+ Roller Bag
To make sure there's room for all our found treasures while traveling, you’ve got to give Dakine Status 42L+ Roller Bag a try. The split-level design keeps your layers and gear organized, while the smooth-rolling wheels and retractable handle make airport navigation a breeze. When packing back up for home, just unzip the hidden expansion panel for 15 more liters of space to easily slip in any souvenirs you might have found along your journey.
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Eagle Creek Migrate 130L Wheeled Duffel Bag
Made tough and made with recycled materials, the Eagle Creek can handle all of your travels—especially if you’re jumping between terminals. The sturdy face fabric is both highly abrasion-resistant and water-resistant to protect your gear while the treaded wheels sit in a heavy-duty wheel housing to haul your load with little effort. The wide-mouth opening offers easy access, but it also features a lockable main zipper for added security. If you get sick of popping wheelies at the airport, you can also carry the pack duffel-style or sling it on your back with the tuck-away shoulder straps.
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Top Oversized Bag
Backcountry All Around Double Ski & Snowboard Rolling Bag
If you’re like us, you might have more to bring than just some clothes. When it comes to those oversized items—looking at you, skis—search no further than our All Around. We designed this bag to fit two pairs of skis or two snowboards, plus its roll-top closure limits excess material and bulk if our sticks don’t need the full capacity. The oversized wheels ensures effortless rolling and a waterproof lining for an easy-going travel experience. And our Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Boot Bag fixes to the outside for convenient travel.
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More of our favorite bags for packing the big gear your trip depends on.
Travelwear & Accessories
Flight booked and onto the research and planning stage? You’re adventure is about to begin—now all you have to do is don your darn best travel fit. Do you look fly for your flight or kick back in the comfiest attire known to humanity? We’ve pick the best travel styles in the business and put them right here so you can spend more time planning your trip. Here’s what we’re taking to the terminal.
Men’s Apparel
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Men’s Footwear
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