It’s nearly summer, which means it’s time to dust off your hiking boots, locate a tent and hiking poles, and determine what items you might need for upcoming adventures.

An Eddie Bauer stowaway backpack is a larger, yet still lightweight pack. It folds up and stows away (hence the name) in a small zip-up pouch when you’re not hiking. This backpack is ideal for a ...

Only recently discovered Gossamer Gear, and I’m kicking myself for missing out on the brand’s ultralight bags for all these ...

Whether you’re in the middle of your first thru-hike or planning out next season’s adventures, upgrading to ultralight backpacking gear is a smart investment. The more grams you shed, the farther ...

It’s digging into your shoulders and literally dragging you down. That old backpack. It’s just not cutting it anymore. Time to invest in something new. There are so many options, though, and the ...

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 ...

Here are the top ultralight backpacking hacks for saving weight while saving your wallet. For years, there was an obvious tell for the likes of ultralight thru-hikers versus traditional weekend ...

I never hit the trail without these seven hiking essentials, including my faviorite footwear, backpack, jacket, spotting ...

Staying comfy on a hike or backpacking trip is vital, regardless of the season. As for footwear on the trail, lightweight hiking boots quicken your pace and protect you from dreadful mid-hike woes ...