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 ...

Short hikes don’t require much equipment, so carry all your belongings in a lightweight pack that won’t tire you out.

The Florida-based ultralight gear maker focuses most of its attention on backpacking's big three (shelter, sleeping system, backpack), where it offers some of the lightest gear out there via no ...

Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, via ferrata, freeriding, ski mountaineering, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and ice climbing on all the mountains of the world. It ...

Wahlin errs on the side of going lighter, noting a backpack can be both lightweight and durable. (However, if a heavier bag has the appropriate supports, such as chest or hip straps, the bag's ...

This Vera Bradley backpack is crafted with lightweight material, so you can toss in everything you need, from sunglasses to water bottles, without feeling like you’re lugging around a heavy load.