I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

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Home safes, especially fireproof or waterproof ones ... according to some customer reviews, the old-school dial lock can be hard to crack even when you do know the combination.

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After months of reporting to find the best crossbody bags, here’s what I quickly learned: Once you start carrying one of these super convenient bags, you can never go back to a heavy tote again.

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A good one will create a waterproof, and sometimes hypoallergenic, barrier that’ll prevent any errant liquids from damaging the foam and innards of your mattress, as well as keeping it free of ...

The retailer has slashed the price of the Trespass Nadina Waterproof Padded Jacket to just £42.99 from its original £103.99 – that’s a significant 59% reduction (subject to change as per ...

The TPU coating also means it’s waterproof, so it’s easy to wipe clean unlike most cotton tote bags. And if you’re going to be traveling, the bag has an exterior band that can slide over ...

But don’t start plonking your electronic devices into puddles thinking they’re fully waterproof. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and more all come with certain ratings. Some will be able to withstand ...