For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

Upgrading your kit to ultralight gear can make backpacking more enjoyable, but only if you do it right. Here's the gear ...

Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

After testing more than 17 backpacks for thousands of trail miles, this lightweight hauler took our top spot. Here's why.

Fellow hikers, this ultralight backpack is truly one for the books. Granite Gear has seemingly done the impossible with its bestselling Crown series: created a functional, durable, lightweight pack ...

As winter gives way to spring, our outdoor gear shifts along with it. Shell jackets can be worn without insulating layers underneath, heavy-duty boots can be set aside in favor of lightweight hiking ...

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This question is all about aspiration. I remember the first time I saw an ultralight-equipped hiker like it was yesterday. I was exploring Oregon’s Cascades with an overloaded pack and had just ...