Whether you’re heading for Mustique, Montana or Machu Picchu this winter, there’s a bag to make your travels easier. Here are 10 standouts in this highly competitive market.

Patagonia Lightweight Travel Tote Pack 22L

A daypack for your exploration of Dublin, Paris or Prague? A knapsack for beach excursions on this winter’s trip to the Caribbean? Or the ultimate lightweight hiking companion to Joshua Tree? The Patagonia Lightweight Travel Tote Pack 22L can do all that and also compress into a pocket sized shape. This 22 liter bag is made of lightweight, tear- and weather-resistant nylon ripstop. The zippered main compartment provides easy access. There’s also a large zippered stash pocket and a pair of stretch-mesh water-bottle pockets. The shoulder straps are mesh and there is side compression to tighten any load. It’s the day pack to stash in your main luggage and bring everywhere … continue