Backpacks keep getting lighter, but does that mean you have to go ultralight? In this video, I am taking a deep dive into the ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting outside more, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gear. On a ...

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 ...

Ultralight backpacking is exploding in popularity — and rightfully so: Going light means going farther, faster, and more ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Choosing an ultralight pack is one of the trickiest gear decisions—you aren’t just considering the weight ...