It’s Time to Ditch the Suitcase and Travel With a Backpack. Here’s Why
Five big reasons life is better with a shoulder-hauled backpack or duffle than your clunky, wheeled carry-on.
Sean Tirman has been a member of Gear Patrol's editorial staff since 2021 and has been professionally writing about gear since 2016. As an Associate Editor specializing in EDC, cannabis, the outdoors and more, he's always on the lookout for the next big, exciting innovations.
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