This one is for the gram counters. If you’re going out for more than a couple of nights and logging major miles on the trail each day, you’ll notice the weight of your gear starts to creep from your ...

Backcountry survival kits have moved from simple tins of matches and bandages to layered systems built around navigation, ...

Buying your first backpacking setup can be cost prohibitive and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This will likely be the first time you are completely in charge of carrying your means to clean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're over campsite crowds — and campsite fees — all you have to do is strap a pack on your back and head into the backcountry ...

A High Sierras backpacking guide selects his favorite trail gear for heading out into the backcountry—from beanie to shoes. As an overnight backpacking guide in Yosemite, I’ve learned the difference ...

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 ...

The Hyperlite 2400 Windrider is perhaps the lightest thru-hiking backpack in its class. Every single detail of the pack is built to achieve two purposes: exceptional strength and lightness. Most of ...

M’s L: 6’6″ W’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 10 oz M’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 7 oz R 20F: $200 Synthetic W’s R 20F: 3 lbs, 2 oz M’s R 20F: 2 lbs. 8F ISO limit for W’s 20F 19F ISO limit for M’s 20F M’s L: 6’6″ W’s R 15F: 4 ...

Somewhere, someone has donated kit for your next adventure. You’ve just got to go find ...