Today: A very good deal on one of our favorite travel backpacks. Plus …
This backpack can replace your suitcase |
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A travel backpack can free you from the burden of a cumbersome wheeled suitcase. And one of our favorites is a nearly perfect blend of backpack and luggage. It’s easy to pack , with a spacious interior and plenty of helpful organizational features. Plus, its adjustable shoulder straps and waist band make it comfortable to wear over endless miles. It could very well become the only bag you use when you travel.
It’s $70 off right now→
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Plus: 16 screen-free ways to keep kids entertained while traveling |
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| Source photos by Mudpuppy, Kiko, Lite-Brite |
We tested dozens of games, books, and toys — on planes, in cars, at restaurants — to find the best screen-free activities that can keep kids occupied for hours. Our favorites, which include a collection of charming reusable stickers, a magnetic play set, and a scratch-and-sketch notebook, can make travel days, dare we say, enjoyable.
Plus, a throwback game that’s addicting in the best way→
Your daily deal: Fancy toiletry containers |
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These good-looking travel containers come in various sizes and can hold everything from skin care, to jewelry, to supplements. Unlike conventional squeezy tubes, each magnetic capsule has a rounded well, making it easy to scoop and scrape out all of its contents — and even easier to clean between trips.
A 3-pack is nearly 20% off right now→
One last thing: Two words. Packing cubes. |
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Packing cubes are an extremely effective way to maximize space and tidily zip away clutter. “With cubes, I not only pack faster, but I also pack more efficiently than I did before,” writes travel expert Claire Wilcox. “Even better, they help keep me organized when I’m on the road.”
Our travel expert’s foolproof method for using packing cubes→
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