I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

Self-described as “cute and a little creepy,” this Furby wallet and mini backpack are fuzzy, fabulous, and, yes, have eyes that actually blink. Honestly, what more could you want from your ...

To avoid an extra credit card charge, I try to fly with just my backpack since it counts as a personal item. But as a former overpacker, I know that minimalist packing is a hard-earned skill.