Who doesn't love the romantic notion of slinging everything you need to survive into a pack and heading out into the backcountry for adventure? Well, actually plenty of people would raise an eyebrow ...

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 ...

Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a bag, there’s also a time and a place for packing everything in a ...

Backpacks have come a long way since the 70's, when hikers swore by (and at) bulky external frames and nifty side pockets were few and far between. Nowadays, we have a lot more choices: Hikers can opt ...

The backpacking industry has seen a revolution over the past decade that is really reaching some fabulous new heights. Gone are the days of needing to miserably slog 50 pounds of gear over a mountain ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The summer travel season is almost here! With recent changes in airlines' luggage rules, more passengers may be trying to get all their belongings in a carry-on bag. Chicago-based ...

I’ve taken a thousand-plus flights in my life and not once did I use a packing cube. It’s not because I was against them; I just never thought I had a need. Packing comes easy to me, and I don’t ...