Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a ...

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 ...

When I backpacked through Europe for two weeks, I packed quick-dry shirts and pants. Layering my quick-dry clothing made me more comfortable on rainy days. Quick-dry materials, like polyester and ...

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 ...

Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it. By John Wogan Ask any frequent traveler their rules for a trip, and you’ll likely hear the same advice: Never check a ...

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Some trips — like a quick jaunt to your parent’s house — require minimal packing. In these cases, a backpack or duffel bag should suffice. But when trips demand outfits for formal occasions or gear ...