Getting out into the woods or along the ocean to go hiking is a way to get some exercise while spending the day enjoying your beautiful surroundings. Having the space to carry water, snacks and all ...

For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

Most backpackers who need to haul a heavy load—think a week’s worth of supplies or a full-winter camping setup—have historically turned to robustly-built internal-frame packs. But it turns out, some ...

Fellow hikers, this ultralight backpack is truly one for the books. Granite Gear has seemingly done the impossible with its bestselling Crown series: created a functional, durable, lightweight pack ...

As winter gives way to spring, our outdoor gear shifts along with it. Shell jackets can be worn without insulating layers underneath, heavy-duty boots can be set aside in favor of lightweight hiking ...

Outside Magazine has released its 2026 ultralight backpack review ahead of peak hiking season, naming the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 as Best All-Around after extensive field testing. The review also ...

This question is all about aspiration. I remember the first time I saw an ultralight-equipped hiker like it was yesterday. I was exploring Oregon’s Cascades with an overloaded pack and had just ...

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These 17 pieces of essential backpacking gear, each priced under $100, help you hit the trail without hitting overdraft ...