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.

When looking at the best sleeping bags for kids, I evaluated each sleeping bag's size, materials, weight and temperature rating. I also considered the bag’s stuff sack and how easy (or hard ...

For younger kids in particular ... like a duffel bag. Can a backpack be my personal item on a flight? Whether or not your backpack can be used as a personal item will depend primarily on its ...

This backpack makes the perfect personal item or carry-on for the plane ... Plus, if you're a parent with multiple kids, it'll make travel that much easier: "When [my kids] were smaller, I could ...

And MC Armor Company, which makes "ballistic-proof personal protective gear ... at and purchasing a bulletproof backpack insert. MC Armor products for kids are "approved and designed with ...