For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...

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 ...

Backpacking is an exciting way to explore the wilderness or travel to foreign countries on a budget. However, carrying all of your possessions on your back can make it difficult to plan and prepare ...

“If you had to eat one more dehydrated backpacking meal, which would you pick?” Collective groans from my panel of testers ensued. After three days of eating nothing but freeze-dried or dehydrated ...