THE BEST TRAVEL PRODUCTS OF 2025, ACCORDING TO SHOP TODAY EDITORS

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Every year, our editors take to the open roads, skies, railways and even cruise ships to put hundreds of travel products to the test. The result? The winners of our annual Travel Gear Awards (and some much-needed R&R).

In order to determine the best of the best, we scoured through editor-loved recommendations, products we've previously written about, viral finds and buzzy launches from top brands in order to create a list of contenders.

Our team tried over 200 products across 29 categories, from carry-ons to packing cubes to water bottles and beyond in order to bring you a final, editor-curated list of 81 winners. Then, we tapped travel experts, including a travel planner, flight attendant, pilot and a travel writer, to confirm that our picks are the real deal.

If you're in need of a packing list or some upgrades before your next getaway, we've got you covered. Keep reading to shop our 2025 Travel Gear Award winners.

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Suitcases and Checked Luggage

Best Suitcases, Checked Luggage and Duffel Bags

• Samsonite Freeform 21-Inch Hardside Carry On

  • Samsonite Freeform 21-Inch Hardside Carry On $127.99 at Amazon
  • Samsonite Freeform 21-Inch Hardside Carry On $129.99 at Samsonite

• Wrangler Hardside Spinner Carry-On Suitcase

  • Wrangler Hardside Spinner Carry-On Suitcase $45.56 at Amazon
  • Wrangler Hardside Spinner Carry-On Suitcase $40.00 at Walmart
  • Wrangler Hardside Spinner Carry-On Suitcase $49.99 at Wrangler

• Roverlund Ready-To-Roll Cabin Carry-On

  Roverlund Ready-To-Roll Cabin Carry-On $289.00 at Roverlund

• Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original

  Solgaard Carry-On Closet Original $345.00 at Solgaard

• Traveler's Choice Pagosa Hardshell Spinner Luggage

  • Traveler's Choice Pagosa Hardshell Spinner Luggage $84.98 at Amazon
  • Traveler's Choice Pagosa Hardshell Spinner Luggage $111.99 at Kohl's
  • Traveler's Choice Pagosa Hardshell Spinner Luggage $99.99 at Traveler's Choice

• Jeep Large Expandable Spinner Trunk

  • Jeep Large Expandable Spinner Trunk $219.99 at Amazon
  • Jeep Large Expandable Spinner Trunk $176.00 at Delsey
  • Jeep Large Expandable Spinner Trunk $219.99 at Nordstrom

• Thule Chasm

  • Thule Chasm $313.95 at Amazon
  • Thule Chasm $314.96 at Thule
  • Thule Chasm $419.95 at Dick's Sporting Goods

• Gonex Canvas Duffle Bag

  • Gonex Canvas Duffle Bag $37.39 at Amazon
  • Gonex Canvas Duffle Bag $39.99 at Walmart
  • Gonex Canvas Duffle Bag $44.99 at Gonex

• REI Co-op Roadtripper 40L Duffle

  REI Co-op Roadtripper 40L Duffle $34.89 at REI

• Carhartt 55L Classic Duffel

  • Carhartt 55L Classic Duffel $79.99 at Amazon
  • Carhartt 55L Classic Duffel $79.99 at Academy
  • Carhartt 55L Classic Duffel $79.99 at Carhartt

• The FTL Original

  The FTL Original $289.00 at FTL Bags

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Travel Bags and Packing Cubes

Best Travel Bags and Packing Cubes

• Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag

  • Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag $52.00 at Amazon
  • Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag $52.00 at Urban Outfitters
  • Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag $52.00 at Baggu

• Hydroflask Slingback Bottle Pack

  • Hydroflask Slingback Bottle Pack $59.95 at Amazon
  • Hydroflask Slingback Bottle Pack $59.95 at Backcountry
  • Hydroflask Slingback Bottle Pack $59.95 at Hydro Flask

• Calpak Water Resistant Zippered Pouch Set

  • Calpak Water Resistant Zippered Pouch Set $58.00 at The Container Store
  • Calpak Water Resistant Zippered Pouch Set $58.00 at Calpak

• Veken Packing Cube Set

  Veken Packing Cube Set $17.99 at Amazon

• Quince Eco Compression Packing Cubes

  Quince Eco Compression Packing Cubes $59.90 at Quince

• Bagsmart Blast Compression Travel Packing Cubes

  • Bagsmart Blast Compression Travel Packing Cubes $39.99 at Amazon
  • Bagsmart Blast Compression Travel Packing Cubes $29.99 at Kohl's

• Gonex Compression Packing Cubes

  Gonex Compression Packing Cubes $25.99 at Amazon

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Toiletry Bags, Backpacks and Organizers

Best Toiletry Bags, Backpacks and Organizers

• Bagsmart Paz Hanging Toiletry Bag

  Bagsmart Paz Hanging Toiletry Bag $34.99 at Bagsmart

• Baggallini Hanging Travel Toiletry Kit

  • Baggallini Hanging Travel Toiletry Kit $40.00 at Amazon
  • Baggallini Hanging Travel Toiletry Kit $40.00 at Zappos
  • Baggallini Hanging Travel Toiletry Kit $40.00 at Baggallini

• Open Story Large Hanging Toiletry Bag

  Open Story Large Hanging Toiletry Bag $20.00 at Target

• Decathlon Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40 L Backpack

  Decathlon Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40 L Backpack $99.99 at Decathlon

• Away Active Convertible Backpack 25L

  • Away Active Convertible Backpack 25L $180.00 at Dick's Sporting Goods
  • Away Active Convertible Backpack 25L $180.00 at Public Lands
  • Away Active Convertible Backpack 25L $180.00 at Away

• No Reception Club The Getaway Bag

  No Reception Club The Getaway Bag $235.00 at No Reception Club

• Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Case

  • Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Case $12.79 at Amazon
  • Bagsmart Travel Jewelry Case $16.99 at Walmart

• Beís The Sport Tote

  • Beís The Sport Tote $88.00 at Anthropologie
  • Beís The Sport Tote $88.00 at BÉIS

• Bagsmart Bubble Expandable Travel Tote Bag

  Bagsmart Bubble Expandable Travel Tote Bag $24.69 at Amazon

• Yardsale The Day Bag

  Yardsale The Day Bag $139.00 at Yardsale

• Calpak Terra 35L Water Resistant Zippered Tote Bag

  • Calpak Terra 35L Water Resistant Zippered Tote Bag $155.00 at Calpak
  • Calpak Terra 35L Water Resistant Zippered Tote Bag $155.00 at Dillard's

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Travel Gear and Tech

Best Travel Gear and Tech

• Insignia All-in-One Travel Adapter

  Insignia All-in-One Travel Adapter $19.99 at Best Buy

• Iniu Portable Charger

  Iniu Portable Charger $19.99 at Amazon

• Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs

  • Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs $19.95 at Amazon
  • Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs $24.95 at Loop

• Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins

  • Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins $22.00 at TheSkinSheet
  • Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins $22.00 at Cap Beauty
  • Skinsheet The Cleansing Coins $22.00 at Amazon

• Buff CoolNet UV Gaiter

  • Buff CoolNet UV Gaiter $25.00 at Amazon
  • Buff CoolNet UV Gaiter $25.00 at Backcountry
  • Buff CoolNet UV Gaiter $25.00 at Buff

• Cabeau Nap Now Hoodie

  Cabeau Nap Now Hoodie $19.99 at Amazon

• Nodpod Sleep Mask

  • Nodpod Sleep Mask $38.00 at Nodpod
  • Nodpod Sleep Mask $38.00 at Ulta

• Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine

  • Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine $39.99 at Amazon
  • Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine $39.99 at Target
  • Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine $39.99 at Hatch Co.

• Goaus Passport Holder

  Goaus Passport Holder $15.99 at Amazon

• Tile Slim Tracker

  • Tile Slim Tracker $19.99 at Amazon
  • Tile Slim Tracker $29.99 at Best Buy

• Counterpart The Charger

  Counterpart The Charger $44.00 at Counterpart

• Ultimate Ears Miniroll Speaker

  • Ultimate Ears Miniroll Speaker $49.99 at Amazon
  • Ultimate Ears Miniroll Speaker $49.99 at Sweetwater
  • Ultimate Ears Miniroll Speaker $49.99 at Ultimate Ears

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Travel Accessories

Best Travel Accessories

• Kinto 20932 Travel Tumbler

  • Kinto 20932 Travel Tumbler $34.50 at Hackney Essentials
  • Kinto 20932 Travel Tumbler $34.20 at Kinto

• Ninja Sip Perfect Travel Mug

  Ninja Sip Perfect Travel Mug $44.99 at Walmart

• Rumpl Stuffable Pillow Case

  • Rumpl Stuffable Pillow Case $39.95 at REI
  • Rumpl Stuffable Pillow Case $29.95 at Amazon

• Camelback Chute Mag Insulated Water Bottle

  • Camelback Chute Mag Insulated Water Bottle $22.99 at Amazon
  • Camelback Chute Mag Insulated Water Bottle $25.00 at Dick's Sporting Goods
  • Camelback Chute Mag Insulated Water Bottle $22.99 at CamelBak

• RovR ChillR 40oz Insulated Tumbler

  RovR ChillR 40oz Insulated Tumbler $39.99 at Rovr Products

• Larq Bottle PureVis2

  • Larq Bottle PureVis2 $129.00 at Amazon
  • Larq Bottle PureVis2 $114.00 at LARQ

• Bombas Women's Everyday Compression Socks

  Bombas Women's Everyday Compression Socks $22.50 at Bombas

• Charmking Compression Socks (3 Pairs)

  • Charmking Compression Socks (3 Pairs) $12.99 at Amazon
  • Charmking Compression Socks (3 Pairs) $13.99 at Charmking

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Travel Clothing

Best Travel Clothing

• Centerline Apres Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt

  Centerline Apres Unisex Hooded Sweatshirt $89.00 at Centerline Athletics

• Centerline Apres Men's Jogger

  Centerline Apres Men's Jogger $85.00 at Centerline Athletics

• Uniqlo Wide Sweatpants

  Uniqlo Wide Sweatpants $49.90 at Uniqlo

• REI Co-Op Trailmade Pants

  REI Co-Op Trailmade Pants $48.89 at REI

• 2XU Signature Long Sleeve Tee

  2XU Signature Long Sleeve Tee $44.99 at 2XU

• Halara Ribbed Boat Neck Asymmetric Flowy Maxi Dress

  Halara Ribbed Boat Neck Asymmetric Flowy Maxi Dress $44.95 at Halara

• Anrabess Sleeveless Jumpsuit

  Anrabess Sleeveless Jumpsuit $25.49 at Amazon

• Quince Tencel Jersey Fit & Flare Dress

  Quince Tencel Jersey Fit & Flare Dress $49.90 at Quince

• Abercrombie Traveler Zip-Up Jumpsuit

  Abercrombie Traveler Zip-Up Jumpsuit $90.00 at Abercrombie

• Lululemon Brushed Softstreme Half Zip

  Lululemon Brushed Softstreme Half Zip $118.00 at Lululemon

• Lululemon Brushed Softstreme High-Rise Pant

  Lululemon Brushed Softstreme High-Rise Pant $128.00 at Lululemon

• Halara Flex High-Waisted Wide Leg Stretchy Jeans

  Halara Flex High-Waisted Wide Leg Stretchy Jeans $39.95 at Halara

• Santiny Women's Joggers

  Santiny Women's Joggers $28.78 at Amazon

• Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg Pants

  • Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg Pants $41.97 at Amazon
  • Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg Pants $35.15 at Macy's
  • Lands' End Starfish Mid Rise Straight Leg Pants $69.95 at Lands' End

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Travel Jackets

Best Travel Jackets

• Soothfeel UPF 50+ Sun Protection Lightweight Jacket

  Soothfeel UPF 50+ Sun Protection Lightweight Jacket $25.49 at Amazon

• REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket

  REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket $69.89 at REI

• Columbia Men's Spire Valley Windbreaker

  • Columbia Men's Spire Valley Windbreaker $33.00 at Columbia
  • Columbia Men's Spire Valley Windbreaker $29.83 at REI
  • Columbia Men's Spire Valley Windbreaker $33.00 at Amazon

• Columbia Women's Spire Valley Windbreaker

  Columbia Women's Spire Valley Windbreaker $49.99 at Amazon

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Swimsuits and Sun Hats

Best Swimsuits and Sun Hats

• Maamgic 2-in-1 7-Inch Swim Trunks for Men

  Maamgic 2-in-1 7-Inch Swim Trunks for Men $29.99 at Amazon

• Prow Swim by Pepper Limitless Bikini Top

  Prow Swim by Pepper Limitless Bikini Top $60.00 at Pepper

• Prow Swim by Pepper High Waisted Bikini Bottom

  Prow Swim by Pepper High Waisted Bikini Bottom $48.00 at Pepper

• H&M Padded Cup One-Piece Swimsuit

  H&M Padded Cup One-Piece Swimsuit $24.99 at H&M

• Old Navy Textured Swim Romper

  Old Navy Textured Swim Romper $34.99 at Old Navy

• Cotopaxi Orilla Sun Hat

  • Cotopaxi Orilla Sun Hat $50.00 at Amazon
  • Cotopaxi Orilla Sun Hat $50.00 at Alpine Shop
  • Cotopaxi Orilla Sun Hat $50.00 at Cotopaxi

• Mission Cooling Unisex Bucket Hat

  • Mission Cooling Unisex Bucket Hat $19.99 at Amazon
  • Mission Cooling Unisex Bucket Hat $24.99 at Walmart
  • Mission Cooling Unisex Bucket Hat $29.99 at Mission.com

Travel Gear Award Winners: Best Shoes for Travel

Best Travel Shoes and Sneakers

• Birkenstock Arizona Essentials EVA Sandal

  • Birkenstock Arizona Essentials EVA Sandal $49.95 at Nordstrom
  • Birkenstock Arizona Essentials EVA Sandal $49.95 at QVC
  • Birkenstock Arizona Essentials EVA Sandal $49.95 at Birkenstock

• Dream Pairs Chunky Fashion Sneaker

  • Dream Pairs Chunky Fashion Sneaker $19.99 at Amazon
  • Dream Pairs Chunky Fashion Sneaker $46.99 at Dream Pairs

• Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe

  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe $145.00 at REI
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe $139.95 at Zappos
  • Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe $145.00 at Merrell

• Brooks Ghost Max 2

  • Brooks Ghost Max 2 $109.95 at Amazon
  • Brooks Ghost Max 2 $120.93 at REI
  • Brooks Ghost Max 2 $160.00 at Brooks

• Diadora Nucleo 2 Running Shoe

  Diadora Nucleo 2 Running Shoe $165.00 at Diadora

• Salomon ACS+ Climasalomon Waterproof Sneaker

  • Salomon ACS+ Climasalomon Waterproof Sneaker $180.00 at Nordstrom
  • Salomon ACS+ Climasalomon Waterproof Sneaker $180.00 at Salomon

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This article was originally published on TODAY.com

2026-02-04T16:34:49Z