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Best Travel Bags, Gear & Essentials

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Best Personal-Item Travel Backpacks for Lightweight Packing

My Pick: Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Bag 28L or 36L

Now that we live in Spain, we love being able to take full advantage of the cheap flights around Europe! And being able to pack in a personal item only saves us a lot of money. Here’s why the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Bag is my personal pick.

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Best Carry-On Travel Backpack for Easy, Organized Packing

My Pick: REI Trail 40 Backpack

Nearly 10 years ago, I made the switch from bulky checked bags… to packing in a carry-on backpack only. The REI Trail 40 has been my go-to bag ever since then, accompanying me on trips around the world — whether I’m traveling for two weeks or two months.

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