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 ...

With all the bank holidays rolling in one after the other, it feels like everyone has fun getaways all planned and prepared. And the travel trend at the moment is to go light on the luggage for ...

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I went backpacking through Europe for two weeks and traveled by train through four countries. The trip left me thinking about how backpacking compares to traveling with a carry-on suitcase. A backpack ...

• Travel expert Lisa Niver went backpacking through Southeast Asia for 11 months. • She advises leaving anything you wouldn't want ruined or lost at home. • She also says there's no need to be over ...

Peak Design is back at it again with a collection of new products that are set to be a part of Peak Design’s new Travel Line. The Travel Backpack 45L and accompanying Packing Tools are the result of ...