Fall Favorites: The Travel Gear We Want Now
| 11/01/21
Roam Luggage
Curating luggage of your own, mixing and matching colors, adding initials, and much more is a breeze with Roam. And suitcases stay durable for years. (Prices vary, roamluggage.com)
DKNY Fall Puffer Jackets
These winter-ready threads are not for wallflowers. Be bold, not basic. (Prices vary, donnakaran.com)
COS
Off to a swank resort? Mix it up with airy suits, instead of traditional resort wear. London-based fashion brand COS has relaxed, comfortable essentials in muted but lux colors. The Tailored Blazer and Pants (shown here on filmmaker, writer, and activist Adesuwa Aighewi) class up dinner. (Prices vary, cosstores.com)
Unbound Merino Wool T-Shirt
Unbound Merino claims their T-shirt can go over 30 days without washing since Merino wool is naturally resistant to odors, sweat, and bacteria. The 100 percent wool V-neck is so‑ (not scratchy), comfortable enough for a day sailing and hiking, but still stylish enough for dinner out. It’s light, and it definitely stayed fresh for a week of adventuring. ($75, unboundmerino.com)
Vessel Eclipse Kit
Dry herb fans know that different state laws can make traveling with cannabis risky business. This lux Vessel Eclipse Kit may be a solution. The “just-add-flower” kit is a style elevation for purists with a handcrafted one-hitter chillum with a sandblasted, smoked glass finish, a carbon lighter that’s a work of art, and a smell-free and waterproof stash jar in anodized aluminum. (But, don’t risk carrying cannabis when traveling to states where it isn’t legal.) ($99, vesselbrand.com)
Yeti V Series Hard Cooler
There are people who would never pay $800 for a cooler. The retro meets futuristic Yeti V Series Hard Cooler in stainless steel is not for them — but it is awesome. This Yeti combines two icons: the cold holding power of the brand’s drinkware (our editors have had ice stay frozen more than 48 hours in their steel tumblers) and the style of their iconic Tundra Cooler. Plus, you’ll never need another styrene-leaching Styrofoam cooler again. ($800, yeti.com)
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Amour Nylon Belt Bag
It’s time to stop mocking belt bags and accept we love them, especially this wide and stylish Karl Lagerfeld Paris Amour nylon belt bag. This is not your grandma’s fanny pack! ($98, karllagerfeldparis.com)
Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack
The Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack takes the weight off your shoulders and places it on your hips — a godsend for anyone with back problems who can’t wear traditional backpacks. This rugged, long-lasting day pack has plenty of storage room and works as well at Coachella as does on the Appalachian Trail. Optional backstraps provide greater stability. ($90, rei.com)
Kate’s Real Food Snack Bites
There high energy eats are made by bike racer/ skier/girl boss CEO Kate Schade with delish organic ingredients, sustainably made in the OT ed chief’s rural home state. Score the dark chocolate cherry and almond treats if you can. ($15, katesrealfood.com)
TEVA Rainbow Sandals
These TEVA all-gender Rainbow Sandals show your pride and support the company’s HRC donation. Perfect option for Arena Festival, Mexico’s LGBTQ+ music festival on the Riviera Maya in February 2022 (arena.mx). ($65, teva.com)
Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks
Wear a pair of these tough AF socks from Darn Tough on the trails and you might just go home and throw away your entire sock drawer (like our managing editor did)! The 61 percent Merino wool blend keeps your feet comfy and dry and eliminates that post-hike boot stank. The best part? Take them off and wash inside-out to prevent pilling. ($24, darntough.com)
