The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures
Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads
The Top 16 Ultralight Backpacking Brands to Have on Your Radar
Whether a true ounce counter or just UL curious, these are the names to know in UL tents, backpacks, sleeping setups, and trail ready accessories
Trail Tested: Gossamer Gear Alchemy Mirage, the Lightest 40L Backpack Ever Made
Ultralight Aluula Graflyte fabric makes the Mirage the lightest 40-liter pack on the market, but how does it hold up on a trek through Utah canyons?
Rab's New Mythic Ultra Is an Ultralight Sleeping Bag That Weighs Like a Quilt
The UK-based gear maker's new collection of sleeping bags uses a secret ingredient to achieve ultralight warmth (it's titanium)
How Ultralight Backpacking Pioneer Gossamer Gear Found Its Edge Again
After years of playing it safe, the UL backpacking trailblazer flexed its design muscle and reminded hikers why it mattered in the first place
Jetboil TrailCook Review: A Mini Stove for Big Upgrades in the Backcountry Kitchen
We put the new stove's precision fuel control and speedy boil times to test while canoeing in northern Maine and at home in the Poconos
Norda x gnuhr = gnorda, a Collab of Maxed Out Minimalism for Technical Trails
Two brands known for their use of highly technical materials and innovative designs team up on a 10-piece run that includes footwear and apparel
Send Voice, Photo & Text Message From the Trail With New Garmin inReach Mini 3
The small-but-mighty satellite communicator can send texts, voice memos, and photos from a full-color touchscreen
Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Freestanding Tent Worth the $950 Price Tag? (Yes)
Testing the all-new freestanding design proves it's easy to pitch, breaks down in seconds, and looks damn good, too
Alpine Luddites Q&A: Custom Backpacks & Sketchy Adventure with Designer John Campbell
How a life of adventure and travel led this creative climber to build one of the cottage industry's most beloved brands, one custom backpack at a time
14 Korean Outdoor Brands You Should Know
Hiking, camping, skiing, and forest bathing have long been popular in Korea. Here, the brands in the country catering to the enthusiasts
The 8 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking, Tested
Lightweight, comfy, highly-packable, these camping cots make getting a good night's rest outdoors easier, without the noise and feel of an air pad
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season
A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included
The Gear I Used While Trekking 50 Miles in the Underrated Lower Himalayas
The ecologically diverse area presents very different challenges than the more famous high-alpine zone. Here's 10 pieces of gear I relied on daily
The Best Places to Rent Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking Gear Online
Whether you're looking for car camping staples, backpacking equipment, or even a full size yurt, these online and IRL rental shops can help get you
London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure
How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit
Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers
Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers
The New Ultralight Durston X-Dome 1+ Punches Way Above Its Price Point
A hands-on test of the UL gear brand's new freestanding tent reveals an easy-to-pitch, roomy design with one possible dealbreaker for desert campers
How to Choose Between a Quilt & Sleeping Bag for Your Next Backcountry Trip
Though often made of the same performance materials, small design variations makes sleeping bags and quilts better suited for different conditions
Trip Report: Backpacking the Adirondacks with a Packraft and Fly Rod
An early-fall outing to New York's northernmost mountain range in search of mountain lake-dwelling trout and a slice of solitude
Lightweight vs. High-Capacity Hiking Backpacks: A Comparison Guide
Multi-day backpacking trips require the right kind of pack -- here's how to choose the right style for your needs
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon
Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look
The 9 Best Biodegradable Soaps for Sudsing Up Indoors & Outside
A quick and dirty guide to keeping you and the environment clean with 9 biodegradable soaps, tested and approved
Life Lessons & Epic Views From Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry
Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by