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Packing Gifts for Those on the Go

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If the travelers in your life are anything like me, they’ll love getting the luxury of a new bag of any kind under the tree: a suitcase, a hip sack, and perhaps a stocking-stuffer luggage tag. From sturdy suitcase sets to trendy totes and essential packing accessories, too, here are some current road-tested favorite finds.

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Voyageur 2-Piece Luggage set, Level8

Level8’s light yet durable German-made Makrolon polycarbonate cases come in different combo sets, including checked-bag big ones to carry-ons, and they truly stand the test of time. They’re crafted for adventure with a micro-diamond resilient-yet-refined exterior and have 360-degree, super-silent spinner wheels for smooth sailing around airports. They come in stylish and cool colors, including olive, celadon and yellow, making them easy to eyeball, grab, and go at baggage claim.

Voyageur 2-Piece Luggage set, $549.99: level8cases.com

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Allpa 35L Travel Pack, Cotopaxi

Colorful Cotopaxi pack-perfection backpacks are both environmentally and socially conscious. They’re sturdy but light and sustainable, made from long-lasting 100% recycled fabric with air-mesh shoulder straps for ultra-comfortable carrying. Add an Allpa X 3L Hip Pack that tucks into the travel pack’s top pocket and your traveling gift-getter will be good to go.

Allpa 35L Travel Pack, $225: Allpa X 3L Hip Pack, $75: www.cotopaxi.com


Vista Waterproof Backpack, Maverick & Co.

This modern, sleekly stylish, vegan leather back bag exudes a city slicker-style smooth silhouette and makes light work of lugging a laptop on short jaunts while day-tripping or business trips when there’s work to be done from the road.

Vista Waterproof Backpack, $227: maverickandco.com

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Trekkage LT Adventure 40L Carry-On Roller Bag, Orvis

When you absolutely need an extra tough bag that can take on any adventure, this is the one you want rolling along with you. Courtesy of Orvis.

Designed by experienced adventure travelers, this water-repellent, carry-on roller bag is tops for when you need to travel tough to an outdoor destination—camping, fly-fishing, or on a river-rafting trip, perhaps. It’s also all-purpose and overhead-ready for any kind of travel, and it comes in black, dark khaki green, or tan—and orange-accented camo.

Trekkage LT Adventure 40L Carry-On Roller Bag, $329: orvis.com


Recycled Nautilus Crossbody Bags, Finisterre

Recycled crossbody bag in black. Courtesy of Finisterre.

Environmentally conscious travelers will dig the eco-friendly credentials of this functional and durable crossbody bag made from 100% recycled materials. If they’re checking luggage and can carry on light, it’s all they need, and it’s great for day-tripping at any destination.

Recycled Nautilus Crossbody Bag, $105: finisterre.com


Ulvo Hip Pack Medium, Fjallraven

Convenient hip bag in durable Bergshell fabric for travelling and short treks. Produced without PFAS. Courtesy of Ulvo.

When there’s a need to take along as little as possible—keys, phone, wallet, tissues, and just essentials for walkabouts—this Swedish hip pack is perfect and packs flat in a carry-on, a bigger bag or suitcase. Beyond just cute, its logo of a fatigued little fjallraven—Swedish for Arctic fox—is also reflective to help keep your gift recipient safe on after-dark excursions.

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Ulvo Hip Pack Medium, $55: fjallraven.com


Maxell Soft Shell Electronics Storage Bag, Maxell

Maxell Soft Shell Electronic Carrying Case with Mesh Pockets, for USBs, Gray. Courtesy of Walmart.

Fancy bags to protect electronics abound. Keep it simple and practical with this soft but durable storage bag with elastic bands to keep chords and cables tidy and tangle-free. It has customizable dividers to size compartments to keep everything organized, snug, and safe from damage.

Maxell Soft Shell Electronics Storage Bag, $19.88: walmart.com


Luxury Linen Tote, Saffron Marigold

Meticulously handcrafted, this gorgeous block-printed tote is the perfect fun and functional accessory for life’s everyday adventures. Courtesy of Saffron Marigold.

A light tote is a handy must-take for bagging a phone, some sunscreen, and a book for the beach or poolside or carrying on-the-go essentials for a day’s sightseeing. These eye-catching colorful Indian block-print linen totes from Saffron Gold are both beautiful and perfect for packing light, laid flat in a suitcase, and are sure to unwrap a smile.

Luxury Linen Tote, $28: saffronmarigold.com


English Rose Passport Cover & Luggage Tag

English Rose all-over print in full color with metallic foil stamp Sized to fit all standard passports Textured PU with metal hardware 1 Passport Holder, 1 adjustable Luggage Tag Comes in decorative gift box. Courtesy of Piney Rose.

Passports need protecting and luggage needs tagging, so why not allow your loved one to look chic and put together with an eye-popping and elegant pairing portraying a fancy but understated floral design? Not a trip will go by without your recipient standing in line at passport control and having someone ask them: “Where did you buy those beauties?”

English Rose Passport Holder & Luggage Tag, $58: riflepaperco.com


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Cotopaxi's Allpa 35L Travel Pack is lightweight and comes in a variety of colors. Photo courtesy of Cotopaxi.
Cotopaxi’s Allpa 35L Travel Pack is lightweight and comes in a variety of colors. Photo courtesy of Cotopaxi.
Rifle Paper Co.'s matching passport and luggage-tag lend protection and color to these important belongings. Photo courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.
Rifle Paper Co.’s matching passport and luggage-tag lend protection and color to these important belongings. Photo courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.
The Voyageur 2-Piece Luggage set from Level8 is made from light yet durable Makrolon polycarbonate and comes in different combo sets. Photo courtesy of Level8.
The Voyageur 2-Piece Luggage set from Level8 is made from light yet durable Makrolon polycarbonate and comes in different combo sets. Photo courtesy of Level8.

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