We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've all experienced the phenomenon at one time or another. We pack our bags full of stuff, and then we have the privilege of carrying all of ...

A reader wonders if the practical accessory makes visitors stick out. By Vanessa Friedman One issue I have been stuck on for years is whether or not to wear a backpack when traveling. I almost loathe ...

Backpacks are not complicated things, at least they shouldn’t be. What they need to be is functional, spacious, easy to carry, and maybe have something up the sleeve to impress. I will be upfront here ...