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 ...

After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys. By Amisha Padnani Amisha Padnani is ...

If you like to travel light or are hitting multiple locations, we recommend swapping out luggage for a travel backpack. They're easy to carry, comfortable, and take up less space than checked ...

(And of course, you have to promise not to do it anymore.) Once you have a clearance, you’ll be subjected to refresher courses on how to keep it, and you’ll have to submit to regular ...

The new Bluetti Handsfree 1 Backpack Power Station is a fresh take on the portable electric generators that have been all the rage recently. The Handsfree lives up to its name with a form factor ...

Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.