The New York Times - Don’t stand forlornly at baggage claim

No one wants to be the person standing forlornly at baggage claim waiting for a suitcase that never arrives.

We recommend keeping tabs on your luggage with a Bluetooth tracker. It allows you to see where your suitcase is throughout your trip—even if the airline loses your bag and can’t track it down.

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We think Apple’s AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users. But we also like the Tile Mate, which is compatible with both iPhones and Android devices, and has an impressively long range. (We’ve found a deal on the Tile Mate here, with store pickup!)

Bluetooth trackers can offer some peace of mind→

Packable daypacks are a perfect option if you need a lightweight spare bag to stash inside your luggage when you travel. After testing 18 packable daypacks, we chose four lightweight, portable, well-constructed bags as our favorites.

Stuff this in your bag, just in case→

Every aspect of our favorite packing cube set feels a bit nicer compared with the competition. We’ve found the zippable cubes to be a durable choice for keeping up to a week’s worth of clothing organized and are easy to move from suitcase to hotel dresser.

We’ve recommended these packing cubes for five years running→