Howdy Grey

I have traveled internationally for years and also worked with luggage brands, so I know how tempting a shiny bag can be to a thief. I often recall stories like the traveler who tracked her stolen suitcase with an AirTag, her tale reminds me that an opportunist can walk off with luggage at a busy … Read more

Traveling with just a carry-on might sound bold, but after taking more than 16 trips a year, I can say it’s one of the best travel habits I have picked up. With a bit of planning and the right bag, you can make it work, even for long, international trips. I have often challenged myself … Read more

I recently went on a hiking trip with some friends, and like always, I took my Osprey Daylite Plus backpack. We cooked in the mountains, sat around, and placed our bags on the ground, rocks, and even near the fire while making tea. After a few trips like that, my backpack started looking dirty and … Read more

Growing up, I once excitedly packed two weeks’ worth of clothes into an overstuffed carry-on for a California trip, only to discover at the airport that the bag wouldn’t fit overhead and was way over the weight limit. I watched in dismay as the staff whisked my bag away to baggage claim. That day I … Read more

I will never forget the first time I learned about packing cubes on a long trip. My suitcase was a mess of tumbling clothes, and I was desperate to zip it shut. An experienced traveler I met on the trip told me about packing cubes. Skeptical but intrigued, I gave them a try, and immediately … Read more

I know how confusing it can be to choose between a backpack, a briefcase, or rolling luggage. I faced the same dilemma back in my college days when the wheel on my suitcase broke. I needed a new bag for weekend trips home and had to decide what to buy. For some reason, I chose … Read more

When I was working at a luggage factory a few years ago, I got the chance to see travel gear in a way most people never do. One day, a senior technician called me over. On the table in front of him were five different types of luggage locks, some with keys, some with dials, … Read more