North to Alaska Alaska is a great testing ground for gear. If a jacket markets itself as 'Guide Tough,' give it a month in ...

If you’re packing a whole drawer's worth of clothes for a long trip, look for compression straps that’ll squeeze your outfits tighter to make your bag more compact. Meanwhile, an exterior ...

Once JanSport figured out how to make a lightweight backpack suitable for carrying books and supplies, it sold the product at the University of Washington bookstore. There, more stereotypically ...

you can make your way to your destination as easy as can be. If you like to travel light or are hitting multiple locations, we recommend swapping out luggage for a travel backpack. They're easy to ...