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 ...

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.

Ultralight backpacks are transforming long-distance hiking and pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago, making it easier to walk further with less strain. Modern designs under two pounds now carry ...

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“If it’s so much fun to go ultra light then how come everyone’s not already doing it?” A friend asks. “I mean, who’d want to carry around a 40 pound pack when they can do it for half the weight?” Good ...

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 ...