Summer travel is upon us. Here are 21 things that make packing, flying and exploring easier – including an indestructible suitcase and great coffee to go

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Summer is in full swing, which means your Instagram feed is probably filled with photos of strangers clinking Aperol spritzes. The reality of travel is usually less glamorous: overstuffed luggage, long security lines and the scramble for overhead bin space.

To make your summer getaway a little smoother, we asked our contributors to share the travel items they swear by. Every recommendation on this list has been personally tested, loved and, in many cases, put through its paces.