Traveling with just one bag will keep you unburdened. But you’ll need to be strategic about your packing list and the compromises you’re willing to make. The truth is, the easiest way to pack in a ...

While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where ...

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 ...

This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Summer Travel Week, a weeklong focus on how to travel smarter and save money during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Luckily, many airlines ...

How to plan your backpacking trip in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe — get ready for crystal-clear lakes and giant valleys carved by glaciers. Eve Carrick/Travel + Leisure I love to backpack ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...