You might not have heard of it before, but the Zenbivy Ultralight Bed is an innovative sleep system that'll surprise most campers. Here's our ...

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 ...

After weeks of testing, the Gossamer Gear The Two proved to be lightweight, spacious, and tough in bad weather.

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 ...

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 ...

Sure, it’s expensive to achieve that elusive sub-10 pound base weight. But trimming a few pounds off your kit is shockingly affordable. You can spend less than $20 at your local gas station and trim ...

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 ...

An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent example, ...

Comfort, durability and a performance come together in one highly technical backpack built to push the boundaries of ...

Dollar for ounce, no part of an ultralight backpacker’s kit is more costly to cut down on weight than the sleep system. Premium down — we’re talking 800 or even 900 fill power — costs exponentially ...

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