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7 Best Travel Hat Boxes for 2025

From keeping the sun out of your eyes on a beach trip to completing your outfit for a night out on the town, hats definitely make the must-have list when traveling. Unfortunately, if you don’t pack them correctly, they usually end up squished and bent out of shape upon arrival. Don’t make that mistake again! Next time you travel, make sure you’ve got one of the best travel hat boxes at your side.

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6 Best Self-Cleaning Water Bottles

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated. Reusable water bottles can help us do just that at home and on the go. Even better is the self-cleaning water bottle, which zaps bacteria and viruses to keep you healthy while you hydrate. So whether you’re on a plane, train, or hiking a trail, these are some of the best self-cleaning water bottles you should take along your journey.

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10 Best Aluminum Luggage & Suitcases for 2025

If you’re looking for practicality, an aluminum suitcase is robust enough to keep your valuables protected, even through tough travel days. And if you’re looking for style, aluminum luggage is famed for its enduring chicness and sophistication. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a new aluminum suitcase for all your upcoming travels in 2025. Here’s the round-up of this year’s best aluminum luggage and suitcases.

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10 Best Leather Weekender Bags for Women

Traditionally, weekender bags were sold as part of a larger luggage set. Now, however, weekender bags are sold all on their own — giving you the perfect excuse to get out of town and have a little more fun. Below you’ll find our list of the 10 best weekender bags for women, with a mix of genuine leather and faux leather options to suit any style/preference.

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9 Best Travel Cord Organizers for 2025

Laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, e-readers … oh, my! The list goes on and on—and so do the tangles of cords. Next time you hit the road, don’t let yourself get lost in a nasty web of wires. Instead, with a travel cord organizer in tow, you can keep all your cords neat and orderly, no matter how many electronics you pack.

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11 Best Shoe Travel Bags for Seamless Travel

Think about how much action your shoes see on a given day. Sidewalks, puddles, dirt, mud, and sludge—yuck. Now consider how much grosser it gets when you’re traveling through airports, public bathrooms, and train stations. To keep all that gunk away from the rest of your clothes and valuables, pack up your shoes in a separate bag for clean, seamless travel. These are our top picks for the best shoe travel bags.

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16 Best Travel Makeup Bags for 2025

If you’re someone who wears makeup, you understand the investment that comes with buying these sorts of products. Quality makeup can have a high price, which is why it’s so important to take care of your collection and make sure your products last as long as possible.

One of the best ways to protect all your bottles and palettes is by using a trusty makeup bag when you travel. Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of the 16 best options below.

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9 Best Rolling Duffel Bags for Women

Can’t decide between a traditional duffel bag or a hard-shell wheeled suitcase? Get the best of both worlds with a rolling duffel bag. These nifty bags give you the lightweight construction of a duffel bag with the option to conveniently wheel your way through the airport when things get too heavy. Check out the best picks for rolling duffel bags for women on the go.

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10 Best RFID Wallets for Women

As a woman on the go, safety should always be a top priority when you're traveling solo—and that includes financial safety. Enter the RFID-blocking wallet, which shields your credit cards, passport, and other chip-enabled cards from thieves who want to skim your data. Next time you hit the road, keep your personal information protected with one of the best RFID wallets for the jet-setting woman.

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12 Best Packable & Lightweight Travel Towels

There are tons of travel towels out there that promise to get the job done without taking up too much space in your bag. But which towels actually deliver on this promise and are worth your hard-earned money? Well, we’ve done the research and made a list of the 12 best travel towels that’ll help you explore in comfort and style. Keep reading to learn more.

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17 Best Books on Ayahuasca

Over the last few decades, there have been tons of books written on the subject of ayahuasca. These books cover everything from the plant medicine's healing effects, to its potential risks, to firsthand accounts from shamans and Westerners alike. Below, you’ll find our picks for the 17 best books on ayahuasca to add to your reading list ASAP.

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9 Best Luggage Covers for Travel in 2025 & Beyond

For frequent jet-setters, a luggage cover is a must-have in your travel arsenal. If you're in it for long-haul flights, a chic cover will make your luggage easier to spot on the conveyor belt. Meanwhile, travelers with carry-on luggage can turn to luggage covers to keep their gear free of dirt and scuffs. Check out our top picks for your new go-to luggage cover.

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12 Best Passport Holders in 2025

No traveler’s life is complete without a passport holder to keep your essential documents secure. Whether you’re after pure function or high fashion or you’re an international jet setter who demands it all, we can bet we’ve found the best passport holder for you. Just take a look at our line-up of recommendations.

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13 Best Travel Jewelry Cases for 2025

If you’ve ever traveled with jewelry (sans jewelry case), there’s a good chance you came home with a bunch of knotted chains/generally unwearable accessories. Not great, right? But that’s exactly why jewelry cases are such a travel essential — and why we’ve made a list of the 13 best jewelry cases available today. Keep reading to learn more.

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The 13 Best Portable Travel Safes in 2025

Here’s the thing: it can be tough to fully enjoy your travels when you’re constantly worried about whether your belongings are safe. The good news is, there are tons of portable (and affordable) safes out there that’ll protect your valuables while you’re away from home. Keep reading for a list of our favorite portable safes for travel in 2025 and beyond.

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