Ultralight backpacking has a kind of cult following akin to disciples of Marie Kondo. It’s not feasible for every trail, but investing in ultralight gear can improve your speed and comfort on a trek.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Silence. Breathtaking beauty. Solitude, peace and serenity. These sensations and feelings are all the result of choosing a trail, packing your gear and heading out on a backpacking adventure, where ...

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 ...