Ultralight gear for hiking is having a major moment and for the most part, I’m here for it. When I'm backpacking, my Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack, Sea to Summit Ember II Down 35 ...

Outdoor Life conducts an annual backpacking gear testing trip that focuses on innovative lightweight and ultralight backpacking gear. These testing trips take place on America’s national scenic trails ...

This classic bag gets its name from the ridiculous amount of gear it can hold inside its 70-liter capacity. It’s made from ...

Ultralight outdoor gear just got a radical upgrade, thanks to the Colorado-based outdoor equipment specialist Big Agnes. HyperBead fabric is a revolutionary material that promises greater strength ...

For starters, they’re both made from Ultra400X, an ultralight, waterproof sailcloth — the same material used in the sails of performance racing yachts. They’re also both extremely lightweight. The ...