International Travel Essentials
Cross borders with confidence. Independently reviewed gear for safe, connected international travel.
Garmin inReach Mini 2
$299.99The gold standard for satellite communication. Lightest full-featured device with reliable Iridium network coverage worldwide.
Grayl GeoPress Water Purifier
$89.95The gold standard for travel water purification. Removes everything including viruses in 8 seconds. No…
Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Bag
$34.95Best overall waterproof bag. Truly submersible with welded seams and clear window. Trusted by kayakers…
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
$34.97Best value water filter available. 100,000-gallon lifespan at 3 oz weight. A lifetime filter for…
Surviveware Small First Aid Kit
$32.95Best solo travel first aid kit. 100 items in a compact, labeled pouch you can…
Katadyn Micropur MP1 Tablets
$14.95Best water purification tablets overall. Chlorine dioxide kills everything including Crypto. 5+ year shelf life…
Garmin inReach Messenger
$199.99Best value satellite communicator. Same Iridium reliability as the Mini 2 at $100 less, minus…
Pelican 1060 Micro Case
$24.95Professional-grade protection for critical valuables. IP67 crush/waterproof case with Pelican's lifetime guarantee.
Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
$13.99Best universal adapter overall. 150+ countries, 5 USB ports, surge protection, compact. The only adapter…
She's Birdie Personal Safety Alarm
$29.95Best overall safety alarm for travelers. 130dB alarm with strobe in a stylish design you'll…
MyMedic MyFAK First Aid Kit
$119.99Premium trauma-ready first aid kit with CAT tourniquet, chest seal, and QuikClot. The kit EMTs…
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit
$64.95Best organized kit — labeled, color-coded compartments let anyone find supplies in seconds under stress.