Kate McGroarty, a 24-year-old theater teacher from Chicago, beat out more than 1,500 would-be museum-dwellers to spend a month living in Chicago’s

Air travel is an abomination. But don’t double-fist brewskis and head for the emergency slide. Make the best of it with a totally fly travel kit that will keep you comfy and entertained in cattle class, while clocking in at just over 6 pounds.

1. Exped Air Pillow

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