Ultralight hiking gear

The weight of water bottle or container is certainly not the most important gear decision you'll ever make. But if you're an ultralight backpacker and want to optimize every single item in your backpack, then read on to find out which are the best ultralight water bottles to take on your hiking adventures. I Ultralight backpacking checklist I Backpacking tips

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

In early February, I’ll be setting out on my first thru hike attempt. I’m going to be hiking the Backbone Trail (BBT), a long distance trail in California’s Santa Monica Mountains. Since this trail is only about 70 miles from point to point, I’ll be taking 5 days to complete it. I like to define my hiking style as “As Ultralight As Possible.” Because I’ve dealt with quite a bit of chronic pain over the past three years, ...

While high-quality, high-performance gear matters, you don't always need the most expensive products to make the best kit. Here are 8 UL items that'll leave you content (some more...

My comprehensive thru-hiking gear list after 19,000 miles of hiking including what I use everything for and long-term durability of items.

This “gear” wasn’t designed to be gear. Some of it is really ugly. Some of it is surprisingly cheap. But everything is ultralight. And really handy. Hope there is something in it …

The best ultralight backpacking gear from Decathlon. If you're looking for tested and affordable lightweight gear, Decathlon is worth a look.

Trimming your gear to the ultralight necessities takes some ingenuity. Make it easy with this ultralight backpacking gear checklist.

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Backpacking packs and backpacking gear have gotten much lighter weight in recent years due to innova