Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

You can't have a backpack essentials list without a backpack! The Fjallraven Kanken is a classic if you want a backpack that's a little more stylized than your average bag. It can fit a ton of stuff ...

Amazon has picnic essentials to make dining al fresco more enjoyable, including an insulated backpack with plates, wine ...

Along with your pens, notebooks, tablets and laptops, there are a few essential gadgets that will make life on campus a heck of a lot smoother. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes ...