Before heading out on your next big trip, make sure you’re equipped with a reliable travel bag. You’ll want to look for something lightweight but durable, with plenty of room for your belongings. And ...

⊕ Stash pocket to separate shoes or laundry ⊕ Backpack carries well ⊗ Lacks internal organization Patagonia’s Black Hole has ...

A couple of years ago Matador first crossed our radar with a giant tear-proof emergency blanket that folded smaller than a wallet. Since then the company has introduced countless other collapsible ...

Three- to five-year-olds can hike under their own power, albeit for maddeningly short intervals. A perfect kids’ knapsack is the Tough Traveler Ruffian ($63; 800-468-6844), a comfy soft pack with a ...

You’ve got the drive for adventure, but there’s something holding you back. It’s digging into your shoulders and literally dragging you down. That old backpack. It’s just not cutting it anymore. Time ...

Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, you'll need the best backpack for travel to organize all your essentials and more. Forget what you think you know about backpacks. The ...

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