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Video: Travel Tech Essentials That Make Your Phone More Useful

Video: Travel Tech Essentials That Make Your Phone More Useful

We’re looking at gear that makes your phone feel like the powerful tool it is while you’re traveling.

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The Best Travel Dresses for Traveling Light

The Best Travel Dresses for Traveling Light

The best travel dresses are comfortable, packable, and wrinkle less than other options. We've found the best dresses for travel to get before your next trip.

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Backcountry Labor Day Sale: Save 40% or More on Packs and Bags

Shop the end-of-summer sale for big savings on backpacks, day bags, luggage, and other outdoor and travel goods at Backcountry.com.

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The Best Portable Fan for Hot Weather Travel

The Best Portable Fan for Hot Weather Travel

The best portable fan will help you beat the heat, and we're helping you find the best travel fan out there, whether you want to hold it, wear it, or mount it.

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Grab REI Gear Deals in Its Sweeping Labor Day Sale

Score late-summer deals up to 25% off a huge range of products, including plenty of high-end travel goods worth a look while supplies last.

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The Best Travel Hair Brush

The Best Travel Hair Brush

Whether you're looking for the best travel hair brush for detangling, styling, or just fitting into the smallest pocket possible, you'll find it on this list.

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Gear Up With Backcountry’s Semi-Annual Sale

The wide-ranging gear deals can help you upgrade your kit or improve the hike ahead.

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Matador Reinvented: We Reviewed The New Collection—Here's What's Good

Matador Reinvented: We Reviewed The New Collection—Here’s What’s Good

Matador redesigned its entire line with travelers in mind. New styles, new materials: we tested it out.

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The Best Travel Jewelry Case

The Best Travel Jewelry Case

When you want to wear your necklaces, earrings, and rings without spending time untangling them at your destination, pack them in the best travel jewelry case.

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