Luggage & Packing
Best Carry-On Suitcase
Samsonite Freeform 21-Inch Hardside Carry-On Luggage
Ultra-light 6.5 lb hard-shell carry-on with 360° spinner wheels and built-in TSA lock.
Why we recommend it
We’ve tested dozens of carry-ons, and the Freeform nails the sweet spot between weight, durability, and capacity. Double spinner wheels glide across airport floors, the polycarbonate shell shrugs off baggage drops, and the integrated TSA lock keeps gear secure—all while fitting overhead bins on most airlines.
Health, Safety & Hygiene
Best Travel Sunscreen
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (3 oz)
Derm‑tested mineral formula in a TSA‑friendly 3‑oz tube; broad‑spectrum SPF 50 with no oxybenzone.
Why we recommend it
One tube covers beach, hiking, and city days without wrecking coral or stinging eyes. The 100 % zinc‑oxide formula offers strong UVA/UVB protection, dries non‑greasy, and suits sensitive or kid skin. At 3 oz it slips into a quart bag for flights, so you’re protected the moment you land.
Best Travel Sunscreen
Natrapel 8‑Hour Picaridin Bug Spray (3.4 oz)
20 % picaridin spray repels mosquitoes & ticks for up to eight hours in a TSA‑friendly pump bottle
Why we recommend it
Picaridin gives DEET‑level protection without melting gear or leaving an oily film, making this 3.4‑oz pump ideal for carry‑on travel. One application lasts a full sightseeing day, and it’s safe for kids as young as two—perfect for everything from rainforest hikes to sunset treks.
Tech & Electronics
Best Universal Power Adapter
Epicka All-in-One World Travel Adapter
Compact cube with four USB-A ports, one USB-C, and interchangeable plugs for 200+ countries.
Why we recommend it
One adapter covers virtually every outlet you’ll meet—from EU hostels to Tokyo cafés—so you pack lighter and charge five devices at once. Built-in 8 A fuse and safety shutters protect your gear, and a USB-C port delivers fast charging for today’s phones and tablets.
Outdoor & Adventure Gear
Best Travel Binoculars
Occer 12×25 Compact Waterproof Binoculars
Pocket-size 12×25 binoculars with fully multi-coated lenses and wide 273 ft/1000 yds field of view.
Why we recommend it
These foldable binoculars weigh under 9 oz yet deliver 12× magnification—ideal for spotting wildlife on safaris or reading church spires from city viewpoints. Fully multi-coated glass and BaK-4 prisms keep images bright at dawn or dusk, the rubberized shell shrugs off light rain, and twist-up eyecups suit glasses-wearers.