Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

From donning a face mask during every flight to keeping up with your destination’s ever-changing safety restrictions, travel has become more complicated than ever before. And, the last thing you want ...

In this video, we tested several of the most popular packable backpacks for 2026 to see which ones are actually worth bringing on your trip. We compare weight, durability, comfort, storage design, and ...

Traveling is one of the best parts of summer. While many of us here at Gear Patrol prefer to take only a bag that fits in a carry-on, sometimes the nature of the trip moves us to bring home more gear ...

A couple of years ago Matador first crossed our radar with a giant tear-proof emergency blanket that folded smaller than a wallet. Since then the company has introduced countless other collapsible ...

Keeping a packable backpack on hand is a small yet mighty convenience when it comes to unexpected errands, hauling souvenirs, and spontaneous day trips. The best packable backpacks are lightweight, ...