Unique Travel Gear and Gifts

Going to be mucking through a jungle or swamp? Then you're going to want some leech socks. Prevent those harmless but terrifying bloodsuckers from invading your boot and ruining your hike.

Tyler Cole COO

Each of the cards in this deck holds a low-stakes challenge. Accept it, and you’ll find yourself paying attention to the shifting textures of the terrain under your feet, keeping watch for circles and squares, or spreading out a picnic in an unexpected place. Pack a few for your next...

Jessica Leigh Hester Staff Writer

Utility on the go! Some of the most essential everyday tools are kept together in this 5-in-1 pen, which features a screwdriver, a stylus, an integrated bubble level, a ruler, and a writing pen with a clip.

Emma Suojanen Marketing Manager

Why not leave your city trip up to a bit of chance? With so many sites to see and things to do, grab these four dice and give 'em a roll for an instant day-long itinerary.

Emma Suojanen Marketing Manager

When you're on the go, you don't want to have to rely on outlets. Plus the lighter your footprint, the better! Pro-tip: Strap this on the back of your bag while you're walking around.

Tao Tao Holmes Director of Trip Design and Operations

Book lights are better when they're eco-friendly. Charge this one via the sun. Perfect for camping and cold, winter days alike.

Jordan Schultz Director of Marketing & Audience

Let neither snow nor rain stay you from the swift completion of your favorite eBook.

Tyler Cole COO

Don't let a bumpy ride ruin your good read. Prevent upset stomachs resulting from car or sea sickness with Dramamine and a bit of ginger. And this formula is non-drowsy, so don't worry about dozing off mid-sentence.

Jordan Schultz Director of Marketing & Audience

“I’m always freezing on flights and I love that it self-contains.” — Nicole Groenke, Denver, Colorado

“I go hiking a lot, and clean drinkable water sources are hard to find in the jungle. This water filter straw is not only reusable, it beats having to carry a very heavy water bottle that won't last long.” — Julian Ritom, Malaysia

While the beauty of brutalist and concrete architecture still stirs controversy, there's no debate about the beauty of these well designed and wonderfully informative maps from the talented cartographers at Blue Crow Media.

If, like me, you daydream about beautifully crafted objects that evoke another era, then let me introduce you to the Best Made Field Desk, “a ready surface that commands pen to paper” and “an implement worthy of great adventure writing.”

Tyler Cole COO

Bringing seafood on a long-haul flight may irritate your seatmate for reasons of malodorousness. Solution: shrimp pillow. This soft and comfy neck-encircler brings all the appeal of the briny sea with none of the rough surfaces associated with actual crustaceans.

Ella Morton Senior Editor

You're going to need a sturdy bag in which to lug your adventure gear, and this stylish multi-pocket mini-pack fits the bill.

Travel to Uruguay and you'll soon notice a unique habit: many Uruguayans sip mate, a caffeinated drink with a flavor comparable to green tea, as they drive, walk, shop, and otherwise go about their daily lives. The supplies for this frequent sipping—a thermos, cup, and metal straw—are carried in a satchel...

An extremely flexible camera bag with room for a DSLR body, several lenses, and anything else you can cram into the cavernous roll top compartment. I've been able to comfortably pack a camera body, four lenses, a 7" external monitor, eight batteries, chargers, audio recorder, shotgun mic, lav mics, laptop,...

Chris Naka Director of Video

Elegant and durable, this backpack holds everything you need for urban strolls and day hikes in the wild.

Erin Johnson Head of the Atlas Obscura Society

One mark of a trip well-traveled is a well-worn map. Skip a step with the waterproof Crumpled City Map, as easy to read as it is to stuff in your pocket.

This amazing straw filters bacteria and dirt as you drink, allowing you to fill up and hydrate from almost any body of water during your travels.

Sheila Baker Designer

At some point in your travels your child will give up on walking, lay down in the middle of the path, and refuse to move. Having a good kid carrier designed for long distances can make all the difference. This particular pack is pricey, but if you plan to actually...

Dylan Thuras Co-Founder

Babies are bad dinner guests. They yell and throw things and only 30% of food makes it into their mouths. Minimize post-dinner floor cleanup with these food-catching bibs. Your waiter will appreciate it.

Dylan Thuras Co-Founder

Traveling with young kids means keeping them occupied and hydrated. Accomplish both while avoiding spills with these ingenious cups. They can be knocked over, dropped, and even flung across a plane aisle without spilling, lessening the need of apologies from mortified parents.

Dylan Thuras Co-Founder

I know that an awful night’s sleep is part of the fun of camping, but trust me, these super-small inflatables are a game changer! By raising you an inch off the ground, these sleeping pads support your back, better regulate your body temperature, and keep rocks from digging into your...

Larissa Hayden Deputy Director of Events

An alternative to traditional horseshoe travel pillows, this compact wrap includes a hidden plastic brace that supports your neck and head for a better sleep no matter how uncomfortable the overnight bus ride or red-eye flight.

Larissa Hayden Deputy Director of Events

Its wide mouth makes drinking, refilling, and cleaning a breeze, and the stainless steel is durable and lightweight, the perfect size to carry on a day hike. Each new scratch and every dent will remind you of a day of exploration well-spent.

Blake Olmstead Head of Design

If you're stealing sips on the go, you could do a lot worse than the retro-styling of this hammertone green Stanley flask.

Packing cubes will revolutionize the way you think about outfit planning while on the road. And better yet, pull the cubes out of your luggage and stick them directly into those hotel dressers you never use.

Jordan Schultz Director of Marketing & Audience