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 ...

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 ...

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

For years, backpackers and backpack hunters serious about ounce-cutting have looked to ultralight quilts. Unlike sleeping bags, which are enclosed from top to bottom and back to front, quilts are open ...

Here’s what sets them apart: Backpacking quilts don’t have back fabric and don’t wrap around your body like a sleeping bag. However, well-designed quilts still have excellent insulating and heat ...