Get this waterproof carry-on bag on sale for $50

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We live in an era where free checked baggage is as antiquated as pay phones and land lines. Carry-on luggage is our reality — and when it comes to picking out your bag, winging it is not an option.

Sure, it’s easy to pick any old bag from your closet and hope it’s smaller than your airline’s baggage restrictions, but it’s often too big or too heavy, and you’re forced to check it anyways. Ugh.

Finding a great carry-on isn’t rocket science, but it’s important your bag ticks off a few boxes. It should be spacious, yet compact so it can actually fit in your flight’s overhead bins. Sturdy enough to combat all the elements, yet lightweight. Oh, and a padded shoulder strap would be nice. Read more…

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Love to travel? Save big on these innovative duffel bags, backpacks, and suitcases.

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A good bag should be functional and hold all your things, but these days, bags do all sorts of helpful stuff. From acting as a portable closet to charging your phone, here are six great bags that go above and beyond the call of duty — and as a bonus, they’re all on sale.

1. This backpack with a built-in battery

Charge on the go.

Charge on the go.

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Have you ever wished that your backpack could magically charge your devices for you? Good news: the Lifepack Solar Powered and Anti-Theft Backpack does exactly that. Just plug any of your devices into the backpack’s built-in battery and charge away. Best of all, the battery is solar-powered and automatically charges whenever your bag is exposed to sunlight. It also features a built-in lock, so you don’t have to worry about someone walking off with your prized possessions. Read more…

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