Peak Performance Street Shopper

$80 / £70 / €80

Peak Performance was born from a desire to create gear its founders wanted to wear. Based in the Swedish mountain town of Äre, the brand is known for its quality, functionality and sleek Scandinavian design. This cross-body shopper is water repellent, free from harmful PFAS and has webbing loops on the front for clipping on carabiners.

COOLA Liplux Original Broad Spectrum SPF30 Lip Balm

$12 / £9.14 / €10.61

It’s not a winter trip without a trusty lip balm stashed in every pocket, bag and toiletry kit. This ultra-hydrating stick is infused with cupuaçu butter, raspberry and jojoba seed oil. Its SPF 30 protection is essential for bright days to keep lips protected for up to 80 minutes.

Pulsio AIR Massage Gun
$69.99 / £69.99 / €85

Soothe ski- or hike-weary muscles with this travel-friendly massage gun. It packs a real punch for its pocket size, with 30kg max force and 12 hours of battery life. There are four attachments for precision unknotting, from the glutes, hamstrings and quads, down to pieces that get deep into the lower back.

Fjällräven Expedition Down Heater Hat

$90 / £80 / €89.95

A passion for getting out in nature in all seasons means the Scandinavians make some of the most well-designed outdoor gear. This down-filled winter hat is ultra-warm, with a brim to keep falling snow away from the face and large flaps to ensure ears and chins stay cozy.

Vallon Ski Aviators
$129 / £102 / €115

Born on the slopes of Verbier, Vallon’s retro-chic sunglasses channel the timeless style of ski legend Wayne Wong and Hollywood icons like Paul Newman and Robert Redford. These mirrored aviators blend vintage flair with cutting-edge performance materials for a look that’s both bold and functional.

Imaginary Authors The Language of Glaciers Fragrance

$115 / £85 / €86

This Portland-based fragrance brand creates ultra-evocative scents with whimsical names. The Language of Glaciers scent has uplifting notes of white pine, lilac and juniper, which will transport you to the top of a mountain in a blast of crisp snowy air.

Ölend Padded Scarf

$95 / £65 / €65

Sub-freezing temperatures call for padded everything, and this chunky, colorful scarf is just what you need to bundle up against the cold. Designed to keep you cozy and stylish, it even features a clever little pocket, perfect for stashing that much-needed lip balm for quick touch-ups.

Phoozy Apollo II + Antimicrobial Thermal Phone Capsule
$42.99 / £33 / €37

Phoozy’s founders Josh Inglis and Kevin Conway appeared on “Shark Tank” securing $500,000 investment in their unique heat, cold and drop protection phone cases. NASA-engineered materials protect against extreme temperatures, extending your phone’s life outdoors by up to four times.

Snow Peak Recycled Titanium Aurora Bottle

$144.95 / £110 / €125

Japanese camping brand Snow Peak is known for its beautifully designed, minimalist camping kit made from technical materials. This super lightweight water bottle is crafted from recycled titanium in Japan’s Niigata prefecture, which uses 50% scrap metal to reduce CO2 emissions during production.

Yop & Tom A5 Sunset Journeys Travel Planner

$24.99 / £19.99 / €22.99

Plot out your 2025 trips with this handy travel planner. Sectioned out to organize seven vacations, there is space for travel logistics, tracking budgets, journaling and pages to add photos, museum tickets and other keepsakes. More than just a notebook, there are also tailored packing lists and time zone maps to keep you on track on the go.

Bask Sheer Moisturizing Sunscreen $22 / £18 / €22

This super-lightweight, high-protection SPF50 lotion is everything you want from a sunscreen: non-sticky, deeply-moisturizing, with a retro-vacation scent of coconut and vanilla. It goes on white before drying without a trace, but Bask’s impact leaves a mark: 10% of sales proceeds and thousands of sunscreens are donated to nonprofit partners through the Skin Protection Foundation.

Tangerine Pickleball Paddle
$85

Move over tennis, pack up the padle, because pickleball is the hottest racquet sport in town right now. A cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, pickleball is played using a plastic wiffle ball and short-handled paddles on a small court – Taylor Swift and Leonardo DiCaprio are fans. Have a little dink with this candy-striped design.

Instax Mini Link 3 Smartphone Printer

$99.95 / £114.99 / €96

Turn any smartphone into an Instax instant camera with this cute portable printer. The clever editing app lets you add backgrounds, confetti, sprinkles and spotlight effects, and print wirelessly straight from your camera roll or social media account.

Joonbyrd Little Love Nourishing Body Lotion

$72 / £66

Founded by New York-born, London-based dermatologist Dr. Alexis Granite, Joonbyrd’s hand and body products are seriously scientific and playfully joyful, packed full of hardworking actives and laced with uplifting scents. This vanilla-y, refillable body lotion is the dream travel companion, formulated to be deeply replenishing for sun-parched skin.

Passenger Cabin Recycled Sherpa Blanket in Cornflower

$104.95 / £89.95 / €100

Even the sunniest spring days can turn chilly after dark, and this Sherpa fleece-lined blanket is a road trip or camping must-have. Sling over your knees while stargazing, wrap yourself up around the fire or huddle under it in your tent. The blanket also handily packs away into its own pouch or can be folded in half and fastened for a makeshift sleeping bag.

THE CARRY-ON

NEW DAWN

Get ready for spring travels with these

sunrise-inspired essentials

Kind Bag Pouches
$34 / £23

Kind by name and kind by nature, this bag company makes its color-pop designs from 100% recycled plastic bottles (some one million to date). This set of three pretty pouches injects a bit of fun into packing with pastel wavy check designs, and each has a handy loop to hook up and keep bathroom sinks clear of make-up and toiletries.

TBCo Cashmere and Merino Tipped Socks

$62 / £39 / €55

A pair of warm yet good-looking socks are a carry-on essential for long-haul travels. Edinburgh-based brand TBCo knows how to do cozy with their modern tartan blankets, scarves and hoods. These cashmere and merino socks are designed to combine warmth with the breathability of natural fibers, for fresh feet for the whole flight.

Hair Gain Wide Tooth Comb

$14.92 / £11.95 / €14.40

This biodegradable wide-tooth comb is just the ticket for unknotting sea-salty hair or working through a nourishing leave-in conditioning mask after a day in the pool. Made by hair loss experts Hair Gain, it’s designed to go gentle on even the unruliest tangles and whatever vacation humidity can throw at it.

Swatch Matisse’s Snail Watch

$100 / £86 / €105

Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.

Business & Pleasure Co. The Premium Cooler Tote Bag in Riviera Pink

$119 / £79 / €116.95

Beach kit favorites Business & Pleasure Co. are known for their fringed vintage-inspired sun umbrellas. This chic picnic cooler is no less nostalgic and lovely, with durable leather handles, a pretty scalloped design and a painterly patterned interior. Perfect for a day at the beach or a trip to the park.

Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd
$28 / £20 / €24

British author William Boyd has written a string of globe-trotting, award-winning books (Any Human Heart, A Good Man in Africa), and even his own James Bond thriller (Solo). His latest novel is also set among spies, following travel writer Gabriel Dax as he is drawn into the shady world of Cold War espionage.

Kin: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Marie Mitchell

$35 / £30 / €35

This critically acclaimed cookbook comes from London-based chef Marie Mitchell. It traces her Jamaican heritage and the history of Caribbean food through recipes handed down over generations. Instantly transportive dishes include crisp saltfish fritters, honey jerk wings and reef chicken. Sunshine on a plate.

Fieldbar Drinks Box
$219 / £179 / €199

Town-crafted coolers elevate sundowner hour. The hardcase ice boxes promise to keep drinks Champagne-cold for up to 50 hours. They are also sustainably minded, with each of the 58 parts designed to be repairable and replaceable, so your cooler lasts a lifetime.

Picnic Season Cityscape Really Cool Picnic Basket

$50 / £39 / €45

This snazzy Aussie-made basket is as strong as it is colorful, able to hold just over 30 pounds of picnic goodies thanks to its tough aluminum frame. Insulated, heat-sealed and leak-proof, it can take on all kinds of al fresco feasts, while the clever design means it folds flat for storage and packing.

Humangear Spin Collapsible Spork

$7.99 / £6.50 / €7.50

Say goodbye to throwaway plastics with this clever two-in-one fork and spoon. The ultra-compact companion is crafted from durable plant-based resin and is carabiner-compatible for easy clipping onto backpacks. Swivel it out, and the fork is stiff enough to cut soft food, while the spoon edges can scrape out any container.

Dusen Dusen Striped Napkins

$48 / £36 / €42

With their jewel-colored graphic stripes, these twill-weave cotton napkins made in India will jazz up any dining set-up, from park picnics to vacation home barbecues. They are designed by Brooklyn-based textile and home goods line Dusen Dusen, known for its bold original prints, and will bring joy wherever you take them.

Swatch Matisse’s Snail Watch

$100 / £86 / €105

Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.

Swatch Matisse’s Snail Watch

$100 / £86 / €105

Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.

Swatch Matisse’s Snail Watch

$100 / £86 / €105

Swatch’s color-pop watches draw inspiration from pastel candies to 80s neon graphics. For its art series, the Swiss brand turns iconic paintings into tiny wearable works of art for your wrist — from Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-book pop art to this one, Matisse’s collage work, The Snail.

Meri Meri Large Bright Stripe Reusable Plates
$46 / £38 / €46

Party pros Meri Meri produce eco-friendly, reusable plates from recycled plastics. These cabana stripe numbers in blue, yellow, mint, pink and coral add a sunny splash of color to any on-the-go meal. Top with rainbow-bright salads or tropical fruits to amp up the zing.

Wacaco Nanopresso Portable Espresso Machine

$69.90 / £70 / €75

Wake up and smell the coffee with this dinky espresso machine. Entirely hand-powered, it delivers up to 18 bar pressure to give a rich crema on each flavorful shot. Simply fill with hot water and finely ground coffee to get that caffeine kick on every adventure.

YETI Rambler Stackable Espresso Cups

$30 / £30 / €35

Pair your portable coffee machine with these nesting cups to really nail your travel caffeine routine. Perfectly sized for a single or double espresso (or a shot of your favourite liquor later on), these double-wall, vacuum-insulated cups will keep every drop of coffee hot, even on the coldest mornings.

Victorinox Companion Sydney Style Pocket Knife
$74 / £75 / €73

A Swiss Army knife is a travel essential, whether you’re scaling mountains or relaxing on the beach. Equally at home in a camp kitchen or cracking open a poolside beer, this compact multitool is a foodie’s best friend — featuring everything from a sharp chopping blade to a corkscrew and scissors.

Alessi Food à Porter Lunch Pot

$90 / £50 / €59

Packed lunches don’t get more chic than this. Iconic Italian brand Alessi is known for its creative home goods, which transform the mundane into something exciting: Corkscrews shaped like people and juicers that look like sculptures. This curvy lunch pod is no different and has a hidden internal lid, turning it into two compartments.

Snow Peak titanium water bottle, blue-green gradient, with a white loop handle.
Silver quilted pouch with black stitching, black ring, and PHOZY tag.
Blue padded scarf with ÖLEND label, crisscrossed and pointed ends.
A clear perfume bottle with a geometric green and blue mountain design on its label.
White and clear Iräye Radiance Firming Serum bottle with "Swiss Science" and product details.

THE CARRY-ON

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Look cool and stay warm on winter travels with these must-have items

Green aviator sunglasses with silver mirrored lenses.
Blue Peak Performance tote bag with colorful straps and carabiner.
Open COOLA Original Liplux lip balm: white stick, turquoise cap.
A periwinkle "PULSIO" handheld massager with "AIR" text and a black mushroom-shaped attachment.
Blue puffer trapper hat with Fjallraven logo and Swedish flag tag.

Snow Peak Recycled Titanium Aurora Bottle

$144.95 / £110 / €125

Japanese camping brand Snow Peak is known for its beautifully designed, minimalist camping kit made from technical materials. This super lightweight water bottle is crafted from recycled titanium in Japan’s Niigata prefecture, which uses 50% scrap metal to reduce CO2 emissions during production.

Phoozy Apollo II + Antimicrobial Thermal Phone Capsule
$42.99 / £33 / €37

Phoozy’s founders Josh Inglis and Kevin Conway appeared on “Shark Tank” securing $500,000 investment in their unique heat, cold and drop protection phone cases. NASA-engineered materials protect against extreme temperatures, extending your phone’s life outdoors by up to four times.

Ölend Padded Scarf

$95 / £65 / €65

Sub-freezing temperatures call for padded everything, and this chunky, colorful scarf is just what you need to bundle up against the cold. Designed to keep you cozy and stylish, it even features a clever little pocket, perfect for stashing that much-needed lip balm for quick touch-ups.

Imaginary Authors The Language of Glaciers Fragrance

$115 / £85 / €86

This Portland-based fragrance brand creates ultra-evocative scents with whimsical names. The Language of Glaciers scent has uplifting notes of white pine, lilac and juniper, which will transport you to the top of a mountain in a blast of crisp snowy air.

Iräye Skincare Mini Radiance Firming Serum (30ml)

$144 / £110 / €124

This supercharged serum combines hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C and Bio-Retinol to ensure whatever tough adventures or extreme weather you face, it won’t show on your skin. The science-backed formula also includes Iräye’s unique complex to support the lymphatic system for a more sculpted glow.

Vallon Ski Aviators
$129 / £102 / €115

Born on the slopes of Verbier, Vallon’s retro-chic sunglasses channel the timeless style of ski legend Wayne Wong and Hollywood icons like Paul Newman and Robert Redford. These mirrored aviators blend vintage flair with cutting-edge performance materials for a look that’s both bold and functional.

Peak Performance Street Shopper

$80 / £70 / €80

Peak Performance was born from a desire to create gear its founders wanted to wear. Based in the Swedish mountain town of Äre, the brand is known for its quality, functionality and sleek Scandinavian design. This cross-body shopper is water repellent, free from harmful PFAS and has webbing loops on the front for clipping on carabiners.

COOLA Liplux Original Broad Spectrum SPF30 Lip Balm

$12 / £9.14 / €10.61

It’s not a winter trip without a trusty lip balm stashed in every pocket, bag and toiletry kit. This ultra-hydrating stick is infused with cupuaçu butter, raspberry and jojoba seed oil. Its SPF 30 protection is essential for bright days to keep lips protected for up to 80 minutes.

Pulsio AIR Massage Gun
$69.99 / £69.99 / €85

Soothe ski- or hike-weary muscles with this travel-friendly massage gun. It packs a real punch for its pocket size, with 30kg max force and 12 hours of battery life. There are four attachments for precision unknotting, from the glutes, hamstrings and quads, down to pieces that get deep into the lower back.

Fjällräven Expedition Down Heater Hat

$90 / £80 / €89.95

A passion for getting out in nature in all seasons means the Scandinavians make some of the most well-designed outdoor gear. This down-filled winter hat is ultra-warm, with a brim to keep falling snow away from the face and large flaps to ensure ears and chins stay cozy.

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