If you pack light and want to keep weight down on multi-day hikes, the Gossamer Gear G4-20 Ultralight 42 Backpack may be for ...

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If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

We round up the best backpacks for thru-hiking, long distance trips and fastpacking. The post Our testers ease the burden ...

Fellow hikers, this ultralight backpack is truly one for the books. Granite Gear has seemingly done the impossible with its bestselling Crown series: created a functional, durable, lightweight pack ...

As winter gives way to spring, our outdoor gear shifts along with it. Shell jackets can be worn without insulating layers underneath, heavy-duty boots can be set aside in favor of lightweight hiking ...

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 ...

These versatile, lightweight daypacks double as airplane carry-on bags to keep you organized and comfortable on your next ...

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 — ...