LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

I recently took a business trip to Germany and something that helped me pass the time and kept me sane was both listening to podcasts a...

One of the things I’ve found that often gets overlooked in lightweight backpacking is the fact that this remains a small cottage industry. H...

With winter grabbing hold across the country, I figured I’d address one of the most important topics regarding winter sleep systems – the sl...

If you read BACKPACKER magazine, you’re likely convinced that a good lightweight, even ultralight shelter, should weigh between 4-6 pounds. ...

If you’ve ever backpacked in anything other than warm summer temperatures, there is a strong likelihood you felt cold at one time or another...

Anyone who has ever worn uncomfortable shoes will no doubt confess that attempting to find any joy in a walk with barking feet is nearly imp...

It seems like the topic of hats is a bit of an idiotic discussion for a backpacking blog, or at the very least, an underappreciated topic. T...

Picking the right flashlight for lightweight hiking is a chore many have grappled with as there are so many options. These options seem to g...