A backpack is your premier piece of hiking gear, and should fit the type of hiker you are and the trip you're heading out on. Aiming for a slow pace and basecamp luxury? Bring a full-featured pack ...

There are a lot of reasons to go ultralight—and thru-hiking is only one of them. Want to cover more ground on a regular backpacking trip? Carrying an ultralight load can speed up your pace. New to ...

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 ...

An ultralight backpack is beautiful in its simplicity. In the name of saving weight, most features are downsized or removed entirely. Top lids and "brains" are replaced with roll-top closures.

You can recognize Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s quiver of ultralight backpacks on America’s long trails. Beloved by a loyal group of long distance hikers, the Hyperlite Southwest 40 is known for its water ...

In this video, we explore various ultralight backpacking packs, including the HMG Southwest 55, GG Mariposa 60, SMD ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Choosing an ultralight pack is one of the trickiest gear decisions—you aren’t just considering the weight ...

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 ...

Not all hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail (or any long-distance thru-hike) begin this way, but somewhere along the route, nearly every hiker turns into a “weight weenie.” The affectionate moniker goes ...