Hand placing a tablet into an open black Tortuga backpack on a patterned floor.

Tortuga backpack

Shop my favorite travel brands + gear

I got my start in travel writing by reviewing travel gear and clothing—so you could say I have an opinion or two 😉 on what to pack and what’s actually worth buying. Here are my favorite, trusted brands and travel gear.

Favorite brands for travel clothing

Favorite brands for travel accessories

  • Matador (find on Backcountry + REI)

  • Thule (find on Backcountry + REI)