STYLE BUSINESS UNUSUAL Re:Utilize backpack briefcase ($77), Solo, solo-ny.com A travel briefcase that is uber-functional, lightweight, ergonomic, and sustainable? Sign me up. This hybrid briefcase can organize a laptop, printed materials, and other business essentials, then convert into a backpack for easy carrying through airports. The best part? It’s made from recycled PET bottles that are melted into a fiber and spun into yarn. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editorial director
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ZONE OUT Wireless noise-canceling headphones in midnight blue ($350), Sony, bestbuy.com Noise-canceling headphones aren’t new to the travel game, but they most certainly are game changers. Whether you’re working from 40,000 feet up, tuning into your favorite show on the train, or just needing a moment to relax in the hotel, these headphones make everything go quiet in the best way. —Abigail Duffy, web editor
THE EDITORS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE ITEMS THAT MAKE TRAVELING EASIER By Melissa Puppo SUPER STACKED Subtl Beauty starter stack ($60), Subtl Beauty, subtlbeauty.com I recently discovered this brand and have found its curated makeup stacks to be a lifesaver when it comes to life on the go. Each set comes with seven essential beauty products (based on skin tone), which helps me save serious packing space and time. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
CATCHING Z’S PeaPod Camp travel tent for children 6 months and up ($100), KidCo, kidco.com A big concern when traveling with babies or toddlers is the prospect of disturbing their sleep schedule. KidCo makes it easy to fit in a nap on the go with its line of lightweight travel beds and this new tent, which is ideal for visits to the beach or summer camping trips. —Mary Murray, executive editor 30
CAPSULE COLLECTION Weekender bundle ($74), Cadence, keepyourcadence.com This summer, I’m seeking cool conveniences for travel, starting with the Cadence Weekender. The six-capsule, magnetic, leakproof, eco-friendly, reusable bundle is curated for personal care staples and well-suited for an abundance of adventures. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor ORDERLY FASHION Packing cube quad ($65), Paravel, tourparavel.com My styling secret to traveling is packing smartly, so I live by these packing cubes. Not only are they durable and chic (I highly recommend the monogramming option), but they are also sustainably made from plastic water bottles. —Katherine Lande, fashion editor LEADER OF THE PACK Carry-on closet ($285), Solgaard, solgaard.co You can’t take your closet with you when you travel—but this suitcase is the next best thing, featuring a set of ingenious shelves that keep clothes organized and compressed during travel. Once you reach your destination, remove the shelves to hang in a closet or from the bag’s handle. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, editor in chief
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