If you spend enough time backpacking, you may consider switching to an ultralight setup, as it opens the door to longer, faster adventures and allows you to travel more freely. A lightweight tent, pad ...

Choosing an ultralight pack is one of the trickiest gear decisions to make—you aren’t just considering the weight and features of the pack, you also have to account for how much the rest of your gear ...

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Over the years, ultralight backpacking has garnered an unfortunate reputation: obsessive, elitist, unsafe, prohibitively expensive. While we could debate the first three (obsessive is the only one I’d ...

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

Looking to go backpacking this fall? Check out this 2021 Fall Backpacking Gear List to find all the gear you need to stay ...