Travel & Packing

Two travellers with carry-on suitcases
The Carry-On Capsule: Ten Pieces, Ten Days
Ten pieces, one bag, no checked luggage — the packing list we keep coming back to. Read more...
A navy backpack against a plain wall
What Actually Fits in a Backpack
A realistic four-day list for people who refuse to check a bag. Read more...
Clothing laid out flat before packing
Packing So Nothing Creases
Roll the soft things, fold the structured ones, and use the gaps. Read more...
A man wearing a soft navy knit
Dressing for a Long-Haul Flight
Warm, soft, and nothing that needs adjusting for eleven hours. Read more...
A lightweight jacket held up
One Jacket for Every Climate
What to look for in the only outer layer you'll bring. Read more...
A washing machine mid-cycle
Laundry on the Road
A sink, a plug and twenty minutes is usually all it takes. Read more...
A pair of leather boots
Which Shoes to Bring, and Which to Leave
Two pairs. One you walk in, one you don't. Read more...
Weekend clothing laid out flat
A Weekend Bag You Can Live Out Of
Forty-eight hours, one holdall, zero decisions on the morning of. Read more...
A woven shirt on a hanger
Fabrics That Travel Well
Merino, tencel and mid-weight cotton — and one fabric to avoid entirely. Read more...
Browsing a rail of clothing
The Two-Week Trip, One Palette
Pick three colours before you pick a single garment. Read more...