Backpacking travel is the ultimate exercise in freedom, flexibility, and self-sufficiency. It is also one of the most ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Luckily, many airlines ...

A well-fitted backpack can make the difference between an epic trek and a painful slog. From torso length to load lifters, every adjustment counts toward comfort and efficiency. Here’s how to dial in ...

Spring break always feels like the light at the end of a snowy tunnel — the first chance to escape blizzards and freezing sidewalks for sun, sand, and warm evenings. But packing for those short trips ...

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Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that comes ...

Camera gear is heavy. Even a sparing system consisting of a camera body and two lenses can approach ten pounds. Add in more lenses, batteries, a flash, external hard drive, filters and other ...