Two friends. Two diametrically different approaches to backpacking: traditional and ultralight. Welcome to backpacking's great divide. Hank Brown, 62, of Damascus is an award-winning volunteer Boy ...

Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one ...

Simond’s ultralight Dyneema shelter leads a new two-pronged trekking push built for speed and self-sufficiency ...

The idea of flying cars may not be that distant of a reality, but in the meantime, traveling by foot, train, plane, or just regular old car is still the status quo for most of us. And getting around ...

If there's one thing liable to ruin the backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The problem is there are several things considered essential for the serious backpacker who ...

Most hikers first head out on the trail with the borrowed, metal-frame backpack their dad used back in the 1980s and some old Timberland work boots strapped to their feet. But after grueling weeks and ...

Editor’s Note: This primer is the first in a series profiling the best backpacking gear and training for your summer and fall adventures. Stay tuned for more on backpacking food (it’s not all just ...