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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Products like lightweight inflatable chairs can help to make your time at camp comfortable and fun. Will you be carrying all of your gear on your back while you hike to your designated backcountry ...

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 ...

The Best Backpacking Tents of 2025 Best Overall Backpacking Tent: Nemo Dagger OSMO 3P Best Budget Backpacking Tent: Kelty Late Start 2p Runner-Up Best Backpacking Tent: REI Co-op Half Dome 3 Most ...