Travel Gear & Good Stuff

What to pack, what to know, and what to do for your next cruise.

ON THE ROAD

–› If you’re headed out on a day-long shore excursion and want to minimize your lug-factor, consider reaching for the new Matador Freerain24 Backpack, a waterproof backpack that offers superior performance in the smallest possible package. The company is passionate about developing innovative products that you can take anywhere, anytime. So this ultralightweight (5.5 oz) backpack is easy to transport, literally folding into the palm of your hand before unpacking into a 24-liter backpack. It has a waterproof main compartment, multiple pockets for easy-access storage, breathable straps with adjustable top stabilizers, and is puncture resistant. MatadorUp.com

BEACH BEAUTIES

–› New in 2016, Aurorae’s Swim & Sport Microfiber Towel is a plush, oversized microfiber swim towel that can be used from the gym to the beach. Aurorae, a yoga and active lifestyle retailer, makes products that they say “illuminate your life,” as they work in the spirit of yoga and focus on a healthy lifestyle. Choose from eight vibrant colors that might sound like your favorite cruise destination such as Bermuda Sands, Caribbean Breeze, Mediterranean Seas, or Kauai Coast. AuroraeYoga.com