We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kit Dillon Kit Dillon is a writer focused on bags and travel gear. He has ...

Excellent, grasshopper, you’re on the path to gear enlightenment; with no guidance from me whatsoever, you’ve hit on a pretty good combination. Osprey’s Aether 60 ($199; www.ospreypacks.com) is a well ...

I’ve almost always been a backpack guy, even through that awkward stage between backpacks as bookbags and backpacks as giant world-traveler suitcase substitute. For years, my go-to backpack for longer ...

Can you ever really have too many bags? Both an essential and a fashion statement, a bag has the power to be many things and ...

Packable backpacks occupy a smart niche in everyday carry and travel gear—lightweight, compressible, and easy to stash until the moment they’re needed. Whether heading out on an impromptu day hike or ...

Few groups deeply understand the ultra-light travel space like bag and accessory maker Matador and the travel equipment evaluators at Carryology. So when the two partner together to collaborate, you ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Cousin to the trusty tote, a packable backpack or rucksack goes ...