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 ...

Whether you’re strapping on your hiking boots for an easy day-trip or packing loads of belongings for a long-distance thru-hike, a decent backpack is an essential piece of kit. The best combine a ...