Even for gram-counting ultralight fanatics this one isn’t negotiable. Read Next: Traditional Backpacking Is Dead: Ultralight Gear is the Future Enter the trash compactor bag. Unlike regular garbage ...

Going on a long hike is a rewarding experience that allows people to connect with nature and test their physical and mental ...

Ultralight gear for hiking is having a major moment and for the most part, I’m here for it. When I'm backpacking, my Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack, Sea to Summit Ember II Down 35 ...

But my ultralight backpacking gear is easy, reliable, and the more I watched my friends struggle with their elaborate setups, the more I felt like ultralight is the way to go no matter what style ...

ONLY A FEW short decades ago, camping was a whole different animal. Most campers looking to "rough it" hoofed it into the woods under their own power, wearing all cotton clothes and weather-beaten ...

The all-new Lunar Orbiter from ultralight gear innovator Six Moon Designs is designed for backpacking, bikepacking and other fast, light, multi-day backcountry adventures With the new Lunar ...

When I’m adventuring, I like to go light and minimal, so I assumed Hilleberg’s products were contrary to my needs. But as I’ve started getting my kid into backpacking, my attitude has started to shift ...

Ultralight outdoor gear just got a radical upgrade, thanks to the Colorado-based outdoor equipment specialist Big Agnes. HyperBead fabric is a revolutionary material that promises greater strength, ...

The Alpkit Whisper is basically the ultimate compromise, offering very acceptable levels of comfort in most conditions, while remaining lightweight and easy to pack, whether you’re backpacking ...