Telecommuting and travel have gone hand in hand for years—at times more out of necessity than choice. But in the pandemic era, more people than ever are working remotely. Maybe you’ve been living the WFH lifestyle for years, or perhaps you have only a few more months of geographic flexibility before you need to...
If ever there was a golden age of flying for hours on end with a sticky, wiggly child penned between two armrests, it was the pre-pandemic era. As vaccination rates rise and US cases decline, travel is opening up, but many safety guidelines remain stringent. And after spending a year-plus at home, even seasoned...
I’m a theme-park journalist. (Yes, that’s a real job, and no, it’s not all cotton candy and roller coasters!) I spend my days obsessing about everything from how Butterbeer was created to real-life raptors that tried to claim a new Jurassic World–themed ride. And after a year experiencing log flumes and meet-and-greets through various...
To find the best compression socks, we consulted folks who wear them for all types of situations: during pregnancy, while working on their feet, for running, after working out, when traveling, and just because. After considering dozens of socks, we’ve tested 18 pairs since 2017, and we found six that are comfortably snug (yet...
As everyone inches toward a futuristic cashless society where you can pay for everything with your smartphone, a slim wallet becomes all you need. (Say no thanks to a month’s worth of crumpled receipts, George.) A good one will also be comfortable in your pocket and bring you some pleasure—or maybe even a compliment—every...
There are few bags as simple, versatile, and satisfying to use as a duffle. Its utilitarian design—a soft, oblong bag with one zippered opening, two handles, and/or a shoulder strap—suits anything from your daily commute to a weekend away to a fishing trip. After considering 88 bags and testing 33, we chose eight that...
Even if your journey to the office these days is from your bed to the kitchen table, a briefcase can help you get into the work mindset. (Though for now you may just use it to store your laptop when it’s time to eat.) If you’re traveling to an office, a briefcase is a...
There’s a lot to think about during high school and college besides just studying, from potential job offers to bonafide heartbreak, but you still need a way to carry your stuff. A new backpack can help you get in the right frame of mind for learning, too, whether you’re physically headed back to school...
A great school backpack for kids should be able to corral all the stuff they need for the school day. It should also be appropriately sized for smaller bodies and comfortable to lug around. Also, since kids will carry a backpack every day for a school year (or beyond), it should be durable and...
The prospect of buying a backpack that can last you for the rest of your life is a tempting one. Such bags do exist: They’re made of durable materials and backed by warranties that promise to repair or replace them no matter what happens. They’re also frequently marketed with the unfortunate label of “tactical,”...
