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.

Packing light for a trip is an art worth perfecting. With strict restrictions on what and how much you can bring aboard a flight—and increasing chances of said baggage getting lost—being more ...

Can you build an ultralight backpack using only primitive methods and natural materials? In this video, I craft a functional ...

Choosing an ultralight pack is one of the trickiest gear decisions to make—you aren’t just considering the weight and features of the pack, you also have to account for how much the rest of your gear ...

Ultralight backpacking is exploding in popularity — and rightfully so: Going light means going farther, faster, and more comfortably, but you’ll need the right pack to do it with. We’ve been testing ...