Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

This question is all about aspiration. I remember the first time I saw an ultralight-equipped hiker like it was yesterday. I was exploring Oregon’s Cascades with an overloaded pack and had just ...

Brooklyn-based design label William Ellery’s expedition equipment looks to reshape what it means to “explore the outdoors.” After introducing functional “Beachcomber Gear” earlier this year, the brand ...

When Michael and Melanie Tilton go into the wilderness, they each carry a backpack with a base weight of around seven pounds. That single-digit figure includes all of their gear — from sleeping ...

Trekking through mountain trails or forest paths is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the great outdoors. But if your backpack feels like it s loaded with bricks, the journey can quickly ...