Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing ...

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 ...

However, as materials and designs improve, outdoor gear brands are shaving ounces without stripping away the creature comforts that used to justify a heavier pack. While I’m not about to become the ...

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 — ...

For many backpackers, hitting the trail with a streamlined ultralight kit is the dream: a full pack with the lightest gear, all for a base weight of 10 pounds or less. After all, less weight often ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...