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 ...

It might seem daunting, but winter backpacking isn't as difficult as it sounds. Find out which gear you can keep, and what ...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear joins fellow ultralight backpacking gear makers like Durston and Six Moons Design in adding a little bit of extra usability and comfort to its lineup of low weight shelters.

A backpacking tent for two people must strike the perfect balance between weight, interior space, and weather protection without adding unnecessary bulk to your pack. What works for one group of ...

An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent example, ...

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 ...

Backpacking backpacks are undergoing a sea change. Huge 70-liter, heavily padded, fully-featured models are on their way out, and the minimalist packs pioneered by thru-hikers are in. Today’s ...

If you’re of the opinion that there’s nothing quite as relaxing as throwing a backpack over your shoulders and walking into the woods, perhaps you’ve learned some footwear lessons the hard way — like ...