While going ultralight isn’t for everyone, slashing a few ounces from your gear can make almost any backpacking trip a little more fun, or at least easier on your joints. Our readers seem to agree.

Thru-hikers looking for a customized lightweight backpack that will last for more than one thru-hike carrying all your gear and food across deserts and mountain ranges all summer long, this is the ...

US brand MSR’s Hubba series has been one of the world’s bestselling and most well-known tent lines since it first hit the ...

When it comes to backpacking, every gram counts. That's why our selection focuses on lightweight yet sturdy tents that won't have you questioning your life choices halfway up a mountain.

Wahlin errs on the side of going lighter, noting a backpack can be both lightweight and durable. (However, if a heavier bag has the appropriate supports, such as chest or hip straps, the bag's ...