If you plan to wear your bag while sightseeing or hiking, a waterproof (or water-resistant) fabric will come in handy, just ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

In rural northeast Louisiana, the leaders of a small school district took a drastic step this week in response to an eruption ...

If you’re looking for a laptop backpack to use every day, then you probably want a bag that has more than a single ...

He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for an FTC investigation into companies selling school supplies advertised as bulletproof.

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Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...

Reed Marutiak had the weight of the world on his shoulders. It’s a lot to carry for a Hartwood Elementary fourth grader in ...

The backpack seems like the standout item, since it can double as a status-y school bag. If you’re going full cowboy cosplay, ...

James Wernicke, left, and Denise Derkacs participate in the Los Alamos High School Eco Club climate-focused Q&A sessions with ...