The Women's Travel Essentials of 2015

Published: May 14, 2015

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What to pack and wear.
—Meaghen Brown

Seea Capitola bikini

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In Blue Handmade Bicycle Journal

In Blue’s leather goods are created in North Carolina, and the craftsmanship shines through. This paperback-size ($25) safeguards sketches and inspired musings.

In Blue’s leather goods are created in North Carolina, and the craftsmanship shines through. This paperback-size notebook ($25) safeguards sketches and inspired musings. inbluehandmade.com — In Blue’s leather goods are created in North Carolina, and the craftsmanship shines through. This paperback-size ($25) safeguards sketches and inspired musings. (Michael Karsh)

Nau Slight shirt

Styled to look like a classic button-down, but cut from polyester ripstop with a waterproof DWR coating, the ($145) is both a cute, casual top and a slick lightweight layer.

Styled to look like a classic button-down, but cut from polyester ripstop with a waterproof DWR coating, the Slight ($145) is both a cute, casual top and a slick lightweight layer. nau.com — Styled to look like a classic button-down, but cut from polyester ripstop with a waterproof DWR coating, the ($145) is both a cute, casual top and a slick lightweight layer. (Michael Karsh)

Volcom Straight Laced dress

A shift dress is great for the road. It’s easy to pack, it goes with everything, and it transitions from the farmers’ market to a four-star restaurant with a change of shoes. The loose fit of the ($50) makes it comfortable even when you’re lugging a heavy shoulder bag.

Super.natural Boxy Crew 220 shirt

This wool-polyelastane ($70) became a favorite among testers for its versatility. Nothing else works so well in so many situations, from a day hike to a long airplane ride.

This wool-polyelastane crew ($70) became a favorite among testers for its versatility. Nothing else works so well in so many situations, from a day hike to a long airplane ride. sn-supernatural.com — This wool-polyelastane ($70) became a favorite among testers for its versatility. Nothing else works so well in so many situations, from a day hike to a long airplane ride. (Michael Karsh)

Wacaco Minipresso GR espresso machine

When you find yourself without access to coffee, this hand-powered ($65) comes to the rescue. A piston builds the ideal pressure for a rich shot, and the cap is the cup.

When you find yourself without access to coffee, this hand-powered espresso maker ($65) comes to the rescue. A piston builds the ideal pressure for a rich shot, and the cap is the cup. wacaco.com — When you find yourself without access to coffee, this hand-powered ($65) comes to the rescue. A piston builds the ideal pressure for a rich shot, and the cap is the cup. (Michael Karsh)

OluKai Hikina sandals

The ($150) is comfortable enough to wear all day, thanks to an anatomically molded outsole and a soft latex-foam footbed. And the hand-stitched detailing on the toe and heel, along with the caramel-colored leather, make it cute enough to pair with anything, even a bathing suit.

The Hikina ($150) is comfortable enough to wear all day, thanks to an anatomically molded outsole and a soft latex-foam footbed. And the hand-stitched detailing on the toe and heel, along with the caramel-colored leather, make it cute enough to pair with anything, even a bathing suit. olukai.com — The ($150) is comfortable enough to wear all day, thanks to an anatomically molded outsole and a soft latex-foam footbed. And the hand-stitched detailing on the toe and heel, along with the caramel-colored leather, make it cute enough to pair with anything, even a bathing suit. (Michael Karsh)

Prana Bhakti Weekender bag

The ($80) has eight interior and four exterior pockets, and the padded straps are easy on the shoulders. The quilted cotton makes stashing a cinch.

The Bhakti Weekender ($80) has eight interior and four exterior pockets, and the padded straps are easy on the shoulders. The quilted cotton makes stashing a cinch. prana.com — The ($80) has eight interior and four exterior pockets, and the padded straps are easy on the shoulders. The quilted cotton makes stashing a cinch. (Michael Karsh)

Prana Michelle shorts

Prana added a silk lining to these baggy cotton ($60) for superior comfort and reduced rubbing when you’re doing lots of walking, especially in hot places. The woven eyelets are a nice touch.

Prana added a silk lining to these baggy cotton shorts ($60) for superior comfort and reduced rubbing when you’re doing lots of walking, especially in hot places. The woven eyelets are a nice touch. prana.com — Prana added a silk lining to these baggy cotton ($60) for superior comfort and reduced rubbing when you’re doing lots of walking, especially in hot places. The woven eyelets are a nice touch. (Michael Karsh)

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