A backpack is your premier piece of hiking gear, and should fit the type of hiker you are and the trip you're heading out on. Aiming for a slow pace and basecamp luxury? Bring a full-featured pack ...

Ultralight backpacks are transforming long-distance hiking and pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago, making it easier to walk further with less strain. Modern designs under two pounds now carry ...

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Our all-time favorite ultralight tents can handle a border-to-border thru-hike and weigh less than most sleeping bags.

If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

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 — ...