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Compact Chargers, Shaping Jumpsuits and More Travel Award Winners — Plus, a Few Favorites That Earned a Perfect Score
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"This is such a great, affordable tote bag," editor Shannon Garlin says. "It has pockets for all of your essentials, including a 16-inch laptop, an iPad and/or e-reader and more open and zippered pockets. I loved that it had pockets for a big water bottle on both the inside and outside. It easily fits my 32-ounce Owala!" She adds that the tote also comes with a second toiletry bag to stick inside or use separately.
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Executive editor Adrianna Brach says these travel-sized vacuum storage bags will change the way you travel forever. Just pack the bag with your clothes, seal it and unscrew the cap, pop the included air pump on it and press the button to suck out the air. The brand says it gets all of the extra bulk out in under 30 seconds, freeing up to 80% of space. “They’re clear, so you can see everything inside and almost treat them like little drawers in your suitcase to keep it all organized,” reports Brach.
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Associate editor Kamari Stewart-Jackson says this award-winning skin care product (which earned a perfect score) was crucial for her recovery after spending too much time in the sun on a recent vacation to the Caribbean. "Despite being marketed as a facial spray, this was actually my saving grace for sunburn to help calm my irritated skin before I could get my hands on some aloe," she reports. According to the brand, this spray can also tone down redness, offer eczema relief and soothe irritated skin.
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According to the brand, our winner for best expandable backpack is sized to fit as much as possible and maximize airline “personal item” standards. It opens like a suitcase so you can pack it flat and see everything at once, plus it has a luggage pass-through and a tech sleeve. “I flew to L.A. with it and I thought I stuffed it full on the way, but somehow could fit more on the way back, thanks to its great space and storage pockets,” attests junior insights associate Liz Iskander. She adds that the straps felt super soft and comfortable, which lended to the bag's perfect score rating.
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Commerce writer Emma Stessman has been singing the praises of these shoes for a few years, saying they're not only her top pick for running, but also a great choice for long days on your feet. And production associate Audrey Ekman agrees. "The sole is so cushioned and these actually make me excited to get out and walk," she says. "I logged over 100,000 steps in these in a week, and my feet never blistered, [the shoes] never came untied, and I could honestly do it again."
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This case offers a protective and secure way to stay connected while in the water. It's touchscreen-friendly, transparent and offers great picture quality underwater. The body strap also offers a hands-free experience if you're going for a swim, hike or walk. "I’ve splashed around with this in my immediate vicinity and all of my belongings stayed bone dry the entire time," notes deputy managing editor Jess Bender. "It’s also a really smart design choice to include a zip pocket to keep essentials like credit cards and my ID easily accessible."
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Associate editor Madison San Miguel says this gadget's compact and aesthetic design completely won her over. "I loved how compact it was! It was shocking to see, despite its size, that I was able to charge both my AirPods and iPhone with just this device," she shares. "Compared to my other portables, this one is a great size for throwing into your personal bag or purse while traveling or on the go, without the bulk."
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Commerce photo editor Kara Birnbaum shares that she didn’t expect to like this jumpsuit as much as she did — so it was a pleasant surprise. “It is very comfortable and such an easy outfit that can be casual or dressed up,” she says. She adds that in jumpsuits, she is typically uncomfortable, because they don’t offer support around the stomach — but this one does. “The shapewear in it is very tight and I felt completely secure.”
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This pocket-size gadget is a great way to print retro-looking pictures. "It's so easy to set up and connect to your phone and photo album," shares Garlin. "It has tons of features allowing you to play with the cropping, zoom and filters. The brand offers sticky paper, too, so you can make stickers," she adds. The best part? It uses special thermal technology, so you never have to pay for ink.
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“This is the best carry-on luggage I’ve ever owned,” shared one tester who gave it a perfect five-star rating across all categories. “The wheels are super smooth and are so easy to roll on hardwood floors. It also includes a variety of compartments inside for storing your toiletries, jewelry, intimates and more while leaving enough space for apparel and shoes. I loved it so much that I threw my old carry-on suitcase right in the garbage."
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Get the best views of New York City with this sky-high experience.
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We packed, compressed, dragged, stepped and styled our way through over 250 products to name these award winners.
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The winners that passed our travel test to pack, roll around and take on the airplane.
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