Ready to stop hauling a heavy pack? Discover the ultralight backpacking gear that trims your base weight without sacrificing comfort.

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

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 Nemo Dragonfly Osmo is ultralight, compact, and tougher than it looks.

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 ...

Ultralight backpacking has a kind of cult following akin to disciples of Marie Kondo. It’s not feasible for every trail, but investing in ultralight gear can improve your speed and comfort on a trek.

Packing light for a trip is an art worth perfecting. With strict restrictions on what and how much you can bring aboard a flight—and increasing chances of said baggage getting lost—being more ...

Carbon fiber cord spools. Ultralight thermometers that tell you not only the current temperature, but the overnight low. Tiny toothbrush heads that pop onto the end of a spork. The world of ultralight ...

If you spend enough time backpacking, you may consider switching to an ultralight setup, as it opens the door to longer, faster adventures and allows you to travel more freely. A lightweight tent, pad ...

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