Read on to find out more, then, when you've finished, check out the guides to the best backpacks and best hiking rucksacks. So a backpack is, as it says on the tin, a bag that you carry on your back.

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Whether you're backpacking or enjoying an activity-filled backcountry camping adventure, a sleeping bag is one of the most essential items for your packing list. U.S. News editors researched ...

Backpacking is often seen as a style of travel that’s cheap, hard, and mainly suitable for the young. Travel + Leisure peels back myth from reality, exploring backpacking trips for all ages and ...