After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

I wish the Near Zero Adventure Bundle had been around when I started backpacking I remember my first backpacking trip. I was 19 years old and wanted to spend my spring break backpacking around North ...

If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...

Traveling with just a backpack is one of those things that sounds simple but can feel a little intimidating at first. What if you forget something? What if you don’t have enough outfits? I used to ...

Whether you’re running through the airport or off to catch a train, you can’t beat the hands-free mobility of a backpack. Not only are cobblestones, dirt, and other uneven terrain no problem at all, ...

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I’m the type of person who brings a massive suitcase containing multiple outfits and a plethora of travel gear for a long weekend trip — just in case. So the prospect of traveling around Europe with ...