PACKING FOR A hiking trip sounds simple enough. But packing properly is more challenging than it seems. Beyond the obvious— plenty of water, your smartphone, a protein bar, and a good pair of hiking ...

MIMI JI has spent the last decade summiting over 80 peaks in New York’s Adirondack and Catskill mountains, often camping for multiple nights to stay as close to the trail as possible. Hauling heavy ...

Packing for summer camp is all about balance. Kids need to be prepared for a variety of activities and weather conditions, but overpacking can lead to bulky bags and unnecessary stress. The key to ...

Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a ...

This is an installment of Cautionary Tales, an ongoing series about lessons learned the hard way in the Alaska outdoors. As I hiked through the brush, I extended my left hand behind me to make sure my ...

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 ...

Long-weekend getaways are the gift that keeps on giving, but airlines that charge exuberant carry-on fees are anything but. In the Basic Economy era, navigating the world of getting away with just a ...