You can't have a backpack essentials list without a backpack! The Fjallraven Kanken is a classic if you want a backpack that's a little more stylized than your average bag. It can fit a ton of stuff ...

Explore the essentials of traveling light in this comprehensive guide to living comfortably out of a carry-on suitcase. This ...

As a woman who's traveled alone to many countries, I never leave home without packing my essentials, like a 55-liter backpack ...

It’s a new school year, and that means new obstacles, sure, but also (and more importantly!) new adventures. In the blur of new faces, new teachers and a whole new schedule, there’s something ...

Backpacking is more complex than throwing a tent, a sleeping bag and some Ramen Noodles in a pack and hitting a trail. If you’re going to cover a number of miles and stay out for a night or more, you ...

Along with your pens, notebooks, tablets and laptops, there are a few essential gadgets that will make life on campus a heck of a lot smoother. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes ...

Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

Back to school is right around the corner and with that comes the annual BTS shopping list all parents go through before the school year. Some parents may have already started their shopping while ...

Lifebridge is collecting summer essentials in Beverly for its 2026 backpack distribution day.