Ultralight hiking gear

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, ...

Find the best ultralight backpacking gear for your next adventure from ultralight tents, ultralight sleeping bags, and more.

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 for you :-) Tiny jars from the pharmacy (2g) Use them for sunscreen, deodorant (if ever you get in contact with civilization), ointments, toothpaste, etc. Label it…

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

First of all I want to say that I’m not going ultralight by definition. The base pack weight of my coming trip’s gear is 6,6 kg. If you look in the code of law of ultralight backpacking, this means…

Discover the top 10 ultralight backpacks for your next backpacking adventure. Find the perfect lightweight companion for your gear.

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-depth reviews of my 15 very favorite pieces of backpacking gear for overnighters into the backcountry; my essentials, if you will.

Spending time outdoors tends to spark creative thinking — from big things, like starting a business, to small things, like an idea to improve the immediate situation. This article is about those small backpacking “hacks.” These are the often overlooked tips and tricks I’ve stumbled across that have ended up being treme