Just because you’re not carrying as much stuff, doesn’t mean you can afford to get it all destroyed by pouring rain. For a small waterproof backpack that will keep your stuff safe from unpredictable ...

The best backpacks are the ones you can take practically anywhere. Whether it’s commuting to work, running around campus, hiking through your local trails, or hopping on a flight, the more uses you ...

Whether you’re tackling a a mountain epic or hitting the hills for a couple of hours, the right hiking backpack can make all the difference. Much like a hydration vest or running backpack, a hiking ...

At any given moment, I probably own around six backpacks — and not a single one of them functions perfectly the way I need it to. As an outdoor freelance photographer, writer, and outdoor athlete, I ...

For day trips, commutes to work, weekend hikes, having a reliable backpack is a must. This is certainly true for our staff members who tote them around in cities and on trips adventuring in the great ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. But what exactly makes one backpack cooler ...

Whether you’re dashing for a crowded train or squeezing onto a packed subway, the last thing you need is your belongings spilling out onto the germ-ridden floor. That’s where commuter backpacks come ...

From overbuilt commuters to sleek concealment specialists, these six bags will handle any and all of your day-to-day missions. The best tactical backpacks, on the other hand, serve a clear purpose, ...

It’s an astronaut’s wildest dream: to fly effortlessly through space, like a modern-day Buck Rogers. Thirty years ago, for a brief moment, a handful of space shuttle astronauts got to live the dream, ...

A damp park map, a soaked granola bar, a fried laptop—there’s nothing worse than water seeping into your travel gear. The only reliable way to keep your valuables dry in wet conditions is to store ...

Even before we knew his name was Luigi Mangione, we knew what the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was wearing. A Tommy Hilfiger jacket allegedly discarded by the suspect ...

I’m generally dismissive of viral “packing hacks.” When TikTok influencers started stuffing extra outfits into pillowcases and smugly strolling onto the plane, I decided the risk of being humiliated ...