Away’s been delivering lately when it comes to its product launches, and the latest addition comes as we’re able to start getting excited about travel again. The new launch, a collection of packable ...

Traveling is one of the best parts of summer. While many of us here at Gear Patrol prefer to take only a bag that fits in a carry-on, sometimes the nature of the trip moves us to bring home more gear ...

A couple of years ago Matador first crossed our radar with a giant tear-proof emergency blanket that folded smaller than a wallet. Since then the company has introduced countless other collapsible ...

How do you make a better travel backpack? If you’re Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design ...

You never know when you’re going to need a backpack. Maybe you’re on a trip and a local gives you beta on a sweet summit hike. Or you’re at the office and your partner texts you 12 things to pick up ...

WaterField kicks off its Packable Bag Month with the first of four community-designed packable travel bags: the Packable Backpack. Over 1,000 survey participants asked for an ultralight, comfortable, ...

As countries across the world continue to lift travel restrictions for U.S. citizens, many are looking for easy-to-pack items to bring on trips. Today, Away, a reader favorite brand, launched three ...

In this video, we tested several of the most popular packable backpacks for 2026 to see which ones are actually worth bringing on your trip. We compare weight, durability, comfort, storage design, and ...

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