After carrying a heavy backpack around four countries in Europe, I regretted leaving my carry-on suitcase at home.

Backpacking forces you to think carefully. Every ounce matters. The wrong gear slows you down, wears you out, and kills your trip. So what gear is actually worth packing? What helps on the trail, and ...

If you’ve ever found yourself unpacking half your kit in a hurry—to find your rain cover during a squall, mosquito repellent in early evening, first aid kit after a nasty fall—then you understand why ...

How do you make a better travel backpack? If you’re Matador, you team up with Pack Hacker, the site that is all about backpack and luggage reviews. Together, the two brands worked together to design ...

I’m the type of person who brings a massive suitcase containing multiple outfits and a plethora of travel gear for a long weekend trip — just in case. So the prospect of traveling around Europe with ...

Both the men’s and women’s backpack designs offer a high level of comfort even while carrying heavy loads. It can be hard to find a backpack that fits petite bodies, but the Gregory Deva pack seems to ...