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Luggage Buying Guide

Our luggage buying guide compares carry-on vs. checked luggage, and hard-shell vs. soft-sided bags. We discuss luggage features and give luggage buying advice.

5 Best Bike Racks, Tested by Our Experts

Consumer Reports evaluates both hanging and platform hitch-mounted bike racks from leading brands.

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7 Common Luggage Problems and How to Fix Them

Smart solutions to annoying on-the-go luggage problems. Plus: The best sturdy, lightweight carry-ons from CR's luggage tests.

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Here Are 3 of the Best Hard-Shell Suitcases From Our Tests—Including Picks Under $150

Find the best hard-shell carry-on luggage from Amazon Basics, Briggs & Riley, and Samsonite, with one that costs less than $100.

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Best Luggage Stores

Before you buy luggage, use Consumer Reports' exclusive survey to find the best luggage stores, including online and walk-in retailers.

How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel

Hotels and motels can be hot spots for bed bugs, which can live happily in a bed and hitch a ride home on luggage and clothing. Here, how to check for bed bugs.

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Best Electric Bikes

For this review of the best electric bikes, Consumer Reports tests each electric bike for its range, comfort, usability, and more.

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How to Prep for a Road Trip: Essential Car Care Tips to Save Money and Fuel

Prepare your car for a stress-free journey. Get Consumer Reports' expert road trip checklist for checking tires, brakes, fluids, and emergency gear.

Best Prime Day Deals on Carry-Ons, Weekenders, Backpacks, and More

If you're a traveler, there's a good chance you're looking for deals and discounts on carry-on luggage, weekender bags and duffle bags, hydration backpacks, and slim wallets this Prime Day.

Best Electric Bikes for the Money

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CR's Guide to Do-It-Yourself Travel Planning

Booking your own vacation online doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are strategies for finding the best and cheapest flights, hotels, cruises, and rental cars.

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33 Best Gifts for Dads

We know the importance of giving a great gift to parents who have given you so much. Cue this list of the best gifts for dads.

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We Tested 4 Electric Scooters. Here's What We Found.

In this review of electric scooters from Gotrax, Razor, Segway, and Xiaomi, Consumer Reports says e-scooters can be a fun, viable way to fill transportation gaps.

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How to Save When Renting a Car

CR shows you how to save the next time you rent a car, showing how cheap cars can cost you, concerns with renting an EV, and alternative ways to rent.

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Best Folding Bikes

Consumer Reports reviews the best foldable bikes from Brompton, Dahon, Montague, Schwinn, and Zizzo. A folding bike frame makes it easier to pack and carry.

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Best Hydration Backpacks

Consumer Reports evaluated hydration backpacks for adults and kids from companies including CamelBak, Deuter, and REI to help you find the right one for you.

Best and Worst Car Rental Companies

Consumer Reports rates 10 U.S. car rental companies for customer service, price, wait times and more. Find out which car rental companies ranked the best and worst in our ratings.

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Google’s 100 Most Popular Gifts of 2023 Include These CR Favorites

We vetted Google’s list of the 100 most popular gifts of 2023 in search of the products that impressed in CR's rigorous lab tests and expert evaluations.

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How Our Family Fits 5 Kids and 4 Car Seats Into a Single Vehicle

A mom of five and a CR expert share tips on how to fit five kids—and car seats—safely into one vehicle. Hint: It requires creative thinking and compromise.

Inside a 2024 Honda Odyssey, we show how to fit two convertible car seats and two booster car seats to make room for a family with five children.

Holiday Gifts for When You Have the Urge to Splurge

Consumer Reports shares a list of holiday gifts for when you have the urge to splurge on someone.

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs at Home

They're hard to spot and even harder to kill. Consumer Reports explains how to get rid of bed bugs.

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