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 ...

Backpacking Meals Were Really Easy to Prepare Freeze-dried or dehydrated backpacking meals are meant to be lightweight and easy to make—just boil water in a backpacking stove, add the water to the ...

We test the X-Fire Ultralight Wood Stove—lightweight, portable, and perfect for camping or backpacking adventures.

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 — ...