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For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

Over the years, ultralight backpacking has garnered an unfortunate reputation: obsessive, elitist, unsafe, prohibitively expensive. While we could debate the first three (obsessive is the only one I’d ...

When a thin pad just won't do – or when you're craving a luxurious night's sleep in the wild – there's nothing better than a ...

Not all mess kits are created equal. These are the cookware sets I’d actually pack—from ultralight pots to full camp kitchen setups. There’s no single perfect cookware setup for everyone. Backpackers ...

Ultralight tents are one of the great engineering marvels: out of a sheet of wafer-thin fabric and a pair of trekking poles, you can make shelter suitable to withstand wind, rain, bugs, and more. Our ...

Whether you're on solo maneuvers deep in the backcountry or glamping with everything including the kitchen sink, one common thread joins you together: Being cold is miserable. And while we’ve always ...

Before testing backpacking quilts, I didn’t understand what the hype was about. Anytime someone mentioned one, I always thought, “Can’t I just use a sleeping bag? What’s the difference?” Turns out ...