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About TravelFreak

TravelFreak is your trusted guide to adventure travel around the world. We are a team of devoted travelers publishing experiential insights backed by real-world data and extensive research.

Collectively, we’ve spent at least a few decades on the road. We’ve spent years of our lives living and working abroad. We’ve traveled on shoestring budgets and we’ve stayed in some of the world’s most lavish hotels. We’ve taken chicken buses through the countryside and travel hacked our way to business class. We’ve traveled with backpacks and suitcases for weekends and month long trips alike. We’ve traveled carry-on only and we’ve checked bags to the other side of the globe. We’ve scootered around Asia and cruised through the Bahamas.

Needless to say, we’ve done a lot. And we want to help you do a lot, too. Every article on TravelFreak is rooted in decades of experience of travel, exploring the globe and relentlessly testing gear along the way (and at home in our lab, too).

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Why You Can Trust Us

Real People, Real Experiences

Everything we publish is based on real-world experiences from real people. If we haven’t been there, we don’t write about it. If we haven’t tested it, we don’t review it. Everything you read here is real.

Our Review Process

We’ve had our hands on every product we recommend. We’ve also established a proprietary rating and ranking system for backpacks and luggage based on more than 10,000 data points.

Journalistic Integrity

We’ve been in business for 14 years and we hold ourselves to a rigorous editorial standard. Financial incentives don’t sway our recommendations—experience and data do.

Meet the Team

Our team is made of of seasoned travelers, backpacking guides, product engineers, and career journalists.

Jeremy Scott Foster

Jeremy Scott Foster

Founder & CEO
Jakob Thygerson

Jakob Thygerson

Editor-in-Chief
Nicole Jordan

Nicole Jordan

Backpacking Guide
Tara Burgess

Tara Burgess

Travel Writer

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Monos vs. Away Luggage: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageJan 19, 2025

Monos vs. Away Luggage

Monos’ combination of superior build quality and lower prices makes picking Monos luggage over Away an easy choice—unless you want a softside suitcase.

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July vs. Monos: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageNov 20, 2024

July vs. Monos

You can’t go wrong, but Monos is better if you want the absolute best bang for your buck, and July is better if you want fancy features like built-in battery banks or removable laptop sleeves.

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July vs. Away Luggage: Which One Should You Buy?
LuggageNov 20, 2024

July vs. Away Luggage

July and Away are two of the best luggage brands out there. While July performs better overall, there might be a reason to consider choosing an Away suitcase.

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Béis vs. Monos: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageNov 20, 2024

Béis vs. Monos

Monos luggage is higher quality overall, but Béis is a great alternative that’s a bit cheaper and has more features.

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Travelpro vs. Samsonite: Which is Better?
LuggageNov 20, 2024

Travelpro vs. Samsonite

Travelpro luggage wins in build quality and warranty, but that doesn’t mean Samsonite is out of the running.

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CALPAK vs. Samsonite: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageJan 18, 2025

CALPAK vs. Samsonite

CALPAK luggage is stylish and trendy, while Samsonite luggage is tried and true.

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American Tourister vs. Samsonite: Which is Better?
LuggageNov 20, 2024

American Tourister vs. Samsonite

We prefer Samsonite luggage overall for durability and functionality, but American Tourister is a great choice for travelers on a budget.

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Delsey vs. Samsonite: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageNov 20, 2024

Delsey vs. Samsonite

Delsey offers timeless style and excellent durability, while Samsonite loads up on innovative features and modern design. The choice depends on what you prioritize in your luggage.

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Monos vs. Samsonite: We Tested Both to Find Out Which is Better
LuggageNov 20, 2024

Monos vs. Samsonite

Monos is the number one suitcase brand we recommend, but Samsonite is the most popular luggage manufacturer in the world. Ultimately, which brand to choose depends on how you travel and what you prioritize.

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