Get ready for holiday travel

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Elissa calls [this compression sack](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2NvbXByZXNzaW9uLXNhY2stZm9yLXRyYXZlbC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) one of the most helpful additions to her luggage arsenal. It can shrink to a third of its original size, squishing down a few days’ worth of stuff and maximizing packing space. (Which is especially helpful if you’re traveling for the holidays with gifts in tow!) [Go ahead, pack your whole underwear drawer→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TgaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2NvbXByZXNzaW9uLXNhY2stZm9yLXRyYXZlbC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Going somewhere?](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TGaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci90cmF2ZWwvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [A photo of a car seat we recommend on a beige background.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2dlYXItZm9yLXRyYXZlbGluZy13aXRoLWJhYmllcy1hbmQta2lkcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [The best gear for traveling with little kids](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2dlYXItZm9yLXRyYXZlbGluZy13aXRoLWJhYmllcy1hbmQta2lkcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Avoid Meltdown City with [these Wirecutter recommendations](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TvaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2dlYXItZm9yLXRyYXZlbGluZy13aXRoLWJhYmllcy1hbmQta2lkcy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTIxOCZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMTAyODImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTUyOTMzJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZXwZyIBlRki2G1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD)—from portable blackout shades to a clamp-on high chair. [A collection of products we don't travel without, like headphones and travel pillows.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2dlYXItZm9yLWFpci10cmF2ZWwtY2hhb3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Air travel is chaotic. Prepare for possible delays](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2dlYXItZm9yLWFpci10cmF2ZWwtY2hhb3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). The right gear can help you pass a couple hours in a terminal. [Here are the products](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2dlYXItZm9yLWFpci10cmF2ZWwtY2hhb3MvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) we won’t travel without. [Our six choices for best luggage tags displayed on a wooden surface](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbHVnZ2FnZS10YWdzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExMDI4MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTI5MzMmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplfBnIgGVGSLYbUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Never grab a stranger’s suitcase again](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbHVnZ2FnZS10YWdzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExMDI4MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTI5MzMmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplfBnIgGVGSLYbUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [These luggage tags](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtbHVnZ2FnZS10YWdzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExMDI4MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTI5MzMmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplfBnIgGVGSLYbUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) will survive the turmoil of the airport carousel—and look good doing it. [Plus: Don’t show up empty-handed](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TYaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LWhvc3Rlc3MtZ2lmdHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Four of Glasseam's Clear Glass Bud Vases filled with flowers.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TYaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LWhvc3Rlc3MtZ2lmdHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Michael Hession Of course, it’s hard to go wrong with a bottle of wine for your host, but others will likely have the same idea. And, if you’re staying for longer than an evening, it can be nice to offer something slightly more substantial. [The best host and hostess gifts→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TYaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LWhvc3Rlc3MtZ2lmdHMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [One last (gifty) thing: Reversible (!) house shoes](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TJaHR0cHM6Ly93Y2xpbmsuY28vbGluay80NzcxMy8xOTE1NzAvMzUvMTc2NTg2P2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [A Hay Kaleido Tray with a note that says 'welcome' on it, with some Recchiuti Confections Black Box chocolates and wool felt coasters scattered around it.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TJaHR0cHM6Ly93Y2xpbmsuY28vbGluay80NzcxMy8xOTE1NzAvMzUvMTc2NTg2P2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Michael Hession These modern, machine-washable Japanese house shoes are a great [gift for people who work from home](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9naWZ0cy1mb3ItcmVtb3RlLXdvcmstZnJvbS1ob21lLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMjE4Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTExMDI4MiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNTI5MzMmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplfBnIgGVGSLYbUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~), but we think anyone with chilly feet would appreciate them. They come in a range of colors and comfortably occupy the cozy niche between socks and slippers. [Wirecutter’s gift of the day→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRnY00ZP0TJaHR0cHM6Ly93Y2xpbmsuY28vbGluay80NzcxMy8xOTE1NzAvMzUvMTc2NTg2P2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEyMTgmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTEwMjgyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE1MjkzMyZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmV8GciAZUZIthtSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Need gifting help? Text us. Using one word only, describe your recipient (try “Dad” or “Kid”) to (646) 350-0385 and receive a handpicked recommendation from our gift experts. Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can’t always respond, but we do love to hear from you. Was this email kindly forwarded to you? 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