This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Luckily, many airlines ...

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 ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Imagine you’re traveling on an international itinerary with ...

Learn what belongs in a personal item vs a carry-on and pack smarter for every 2026 trip with these easy, airline-friendly ...

When traveling with children, packing smart is just as important as choosing the right destination. Anyone who has explored a new city, hiked a mountain trail, or camped under the stars with a child ...

A day at the theme park in the summer can bring hours of fun for the whole family, unless you are carrying a backpack stuffed almost to its breaking point. If that's the case, a day of fun can quickly ...

The backpacking industry has seen a revolution over the past decade that is really reaching some fabulous new heights. Gone are the days of needing to miserably slog 50 pounds of gear over a mountain ...