Our editors’ favorite travel essentials of 2023 were a bit of a mixed bag: New tech gadgets, versatile travel bags, and wireless headphones all made their way into purchasing history. Comfort, practicality, and durability were at the top of our list when upgrading our travel gear this year. We aren’t immune to trends—especially when it comes to vibrant colorways and plush, cloudy exteriors. And while we’ve written about our favorite travel gear along the way—sharing our go-to summer accessories, comfortable leggings, and fall wardrobe essentials—we decided to take a look back at everything we bought this past year and narrow down our list of our very best purchases. Noise canceling headphones, a new tablet, and lightweight sling bags were among our favorite purchases. One thing’s for sure: We won’t be traveling without these items next year.
Read on for the purchases that stuck with us most in 2023. And if you’re looking to upgrade your own gear, consider adding some of these editor-favorite travel essentials to your haul.
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