Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.

One shopper who bought the Bange Travel Overnight Backpack for a month-long trip to Europe said, “This backpack was my personal item, but it held as much as (or more than) my TravelPro carry-on.

Sure, it can hold a few books or in-flight entertainment items, but if your goal is to backpack Europe, go hands-free for ...

Whether you're into rugged adventures in the wilderness or getting lost in bustling cities, a backpack may be the most essential piece of travel gear there is. If you choose your pack right ...