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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

These little things make a big difference when you’re hiking for days on end. Lightweight, comfortable, and ergonomic, all of the backpacks we feature on our list are internal frame backpacks as ...

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 ...

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 ...