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 ...

Going ultralight is easy when conditions are perfect. But as the seasons change, things get tougher. Chief among the challenges of shoulder season hiking is staying warm while keeping your pack weight ...

If “ultralight backpack” makes you think of a minimalist sack fit for only the most extreme ounce-counting thru-hikers, you will be surprised to hear that’s a thing of the past. Today’s technical ...