For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

Choosing an ultralight pack is one of the trickiest gear decisions to make—you aren’t just considering the weight and features of the pack, you also have to account for how much the rest of your gear ...

I am reviewing Mariposa 60L Backpack after taking it on a hiking trip to the Scottish Highlands and the jungles of Costa Rica. Was it able to hold up? I historically haven't been into super ...

If there's one thing liable to ruin the backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The problem is there are several things considered essential for the serious backpacker who ...

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.

For avid backpackers, the search for a lightweight pack that is both comfortable and able to carry a hefty load seems to be never-ending. Gear maker and retailer Kuiu believes it's come up with a ...

Ultralight backpacks aren’t known for their bells and whistles. Using lightweight fabrics like Dyneema and Xpac, designers often make these bags as spartan as possible, without any extraneous straps, ...

Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and ...

Backpacking backpacks are undergoing a sea change. Huge 70-liter, heavily padded, fully-featured models are on their way out, and the minimalist packs pioneered by thru-hikers are in. Today’s ...

Ring in the new year with a site-wide REI sale on camping essentials. Save up to 50% on sleeping pads, folding chairs, ...