Too much gear and no idea? From slogging across mountains to schlepping it back and forth from a car, camping with heavy gear is enough to have anyone running for the nearest hotel. So why not go ...

Whether you’re in the middle of your first thru-hike or planning out next season’s adventures, upgrading to ultralight backpacking gear is a smart investment. The more grams you shed, the farther ...

Exped’s SynMat UL camping mat is popular for a reason – it’s a good balance of light weight, comfort and warmth, all in one small packable size. It stands out when compared to other ultralight camping ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...