Backpacking isn’t just a hobby; it’s an escape plan where your gear is your lifeline. Selecting the right equipment can feel like speed-dating: awkward, overwhelming, but potentially life-changing if ...

You can't have a backpack essentials list without a backpack! The Fjallraven Kanken is a classic if you want a backpack that's a little more stylized than your average bag. It can fit a ton of stuff ...

Backpacking tests limits and rewards with views that make Instagram followers weep with envy. Choosing the right gear can make or break that experience. After countless hours of trail testing and gear ...

Perfecting the art of backpacking is as much about knowing what to leave behind as it is about knowing what to take. I’ve met mountaineers so weight conscious that they cut the handle off their ...

Along with your pens, notebooks, tablets and laptops, there are a few essential gadgets that will make life on campus a heck of a lot smoother. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes ...

If you're planning on packing up your stuff and travelling with only a rucksack for company, be sure to pack these 14 backpacking essentials that you might not have thought of, but will definitely ...

The essential backpacking gear that keeps them safe and pain-free on-trail. Taylor Fox is an editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests, researches, and writes about travel products. Taylor holds ...

Photo: WaterField Designs WaterField Designs’ new Essential Backpack can swallow up a 16-inch MacBook Pro. And its stripped-down design pairs ballistic nylon with smart features to create a ...