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The Ultimate Travel Packing List for 2026

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By Jason Wanlass Verified, Maggie Nichols Verified
| OutdoorGearLab Verified
By Jason Wanlass ⋅ Review Editor Contributions From: Myrha Colt & Maggie Nichols Planning your next getaway and wondering what you need to pack for your travels? Our expert travel gear editors have compiled the ultimate travel packing list, and we also have recommendations on some great products to get based on our rigorous testing. Our editors have carefully vetted this packing list from hundreds of trips and vacations, big and small.
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Merrell Trail Glove 7 Barefoot Shoes Review

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By Maggie Nichols Verified
| Treeline Review
A comfortable and flexible minimalist gym shoe with great traction on polished surfaces July 9th, 2026 Home > Gear Reviews > Footwear Our verdict Despite its name, what we love the Merrell Trail Glove 7 for is its everyday athleisure versatility beyond the trails, particularly in the gym. We love how approachable and easy it is to wear all day with minimal transition time, yet it has the breathability, flexibility, and elevated traction to stay comfortable during moderate to intense workouts.
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Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II Barefoot Shoes Review

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By Maggie Nichols Verified
| Treeline Review
A truly minimalist, zero-drop shoe with the serious traction of a hardcore trail shoe July 9, 2026 Home > Gear Reviews > Footwear Our verdict While zero-drop shoes have gained popularity in recent years — and often share many elements with barefoot shoes — if you want a truly barefoot shoe that can tackle any trail, you want the Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II. Lightweight and with thin soles, these high-ground feel shoes boast trailworthy traction without restricting the natural movement of your feet.
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