For plenty of outdoorsmen and women, ultralight backpacking conjures up a particularly kooky image. Sawed-off toothbrushes. Dingy plastic water bottles with water filters screwed on top. Backpacks — ...

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 ...

Upgrading your kit to ultralight gear can make backpacking more enjoyable, but only if you do it right. Here's the gear ...

Gear up without weighing yourself down with these smart lightweight backpacking picks.

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No matter how long you’re out on the trail, these lightweight outdoor gear items will support you on your adventure. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...

As winter gives way to spring, our outdoor gear shifts along with it. Shell jackets can be worn without insulating layers underneath, heavy-duty boots can be set aside in favor of lightweight hiking ...

If there's one thing you want to do immediately after completing the kind of long, exhausting hike that's mandatory when backpacking, it's rip off those shoes and let your fiery, achy feet breathe a ...

However, as materials and designs improve, outdoor gear brands are shaving ounces without stripping away the creature comforts that used to justify a heavier pack. While I’m not about to become the ...

A homegrown Hancock business is crafting next-level hiking gear—and every stitch is made in Michigan. Austin Gongos and Nathan Ackerman crossed paths as first-year engineering students at Michigan ...

When the snow starts to fly, it’s time to bundle up and head outside for your favorite winter sports. Whether you're skiing down powdery slopes, skating across an icy pond or trekking through the ...