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 ...

Gear up without weighing yourself down with these smart lightweight backpacking picks.

Products like lightweight inflatable chairs can help to make your time at camp comfortable and fun. Will you be carrying all of your gear on your back while you hike to your designated backcountry ...

When you’re logging miles on the trail by day, a backpacking tent is your priceless refuge by night. It’s the shelter that will keep you warm, dry and away from bugs, where you’ll snooze, change ...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear joins fellow ultralight backpacking gear makers like Durston and Six Moons Design in adding a little bit of extra usability and comfort to its lineup of low weight shelters.

Choosing a solid tent for when you’re trekking in the wilderness can be one of the most nerve-racking parts of getting into backpacking. Not only is it likely the most expensive piece of gear in your ...

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Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

When you’re backpacking you need to carry a few personal hygiene items; however, you don’t want to add a lot of extra weight or bulk to your bag. This is why the best toiletry bags for backpacking are ...