WIRED Travel

U + Me 4 Evr

My Osprey Farpoint 40 Has Outlasted 3 Houses, 2 Cars, and a Serious Relationship

I’m a chronic overpacker, but this backpack is my perfect match, with its huge capacity, numerous pockets, and impressive durability.

Louryn Strampe

Buying Guide

The 11 Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip

Kat Merck

Buying Guide

The Best Travel Toiletry Bags for Every Trip

Kat Merck

Before You Go

This Lululemon Duffel Marries Gym Bag Fashion With Function

Say what you will about the brand's leggings, but you'll never convince me to hate this marvel of a carryall.

Boutayna Chokrane

The Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Ultimate Do-It-All Backpack

Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.

Martin Cizmar

14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly

It’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season. These tools will do the job.

Chris Haslam and Jeremy White

The Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks for All Your Devices

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.

Simon Hill

How to Get There

‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe

The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.

David Nield

9 Best Hotel Rewards Programs for Elevating Your Next Stay

A guide to earning—and redeeming—points at Hilton, Wyndam, and other top hotels, whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure.

Paris Wilson and Michael Calore

The Best Apps for Managing Your Travel Expenses and Receipts

Keeping track of your expenses while on a work trip can be frustrating. The editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler pooled our expertise to find the most efficient and user-friendly apps for the job.

Reece Rogers and Jamie Spain

Adaptive Skiing Helps People With Disabilities Explore More

Through the use of assistive equipment and the guidance of trained instructors, skiers with disabilities can storm the slopes. Here's where to find adaptive skiing programs around the United States.

Jaclyn Greenberg

What to Do

We Stood on Both Sides of the New York–Dublin Portal and It Was Glorious

Hundreds of people and two WIRED reporters gathered at the Portal, which is open again after being closed due to “inappropriate behavior.”

David Gilbert and Amanda Hoover

Wanna Scratch that Travel Itch? Try YouTube

If you need a quick getaway, consider a digital stroll through the world’s biggest metropolises.

Matt Jancer

This Travel Game Takes Connect Four to the Extreme

What if Connect Four and The Amazing Race had a baby? WIRED spoke to Jet Lag creator Sam Denby about his new state-hopping whirlwind of a game show.

Pearse Anderson