It’s perfect for the construction of lightweight outdoor gear due to its unmatched strength-to-weight ratio. Cuben is highly durable, is 50-70 percent lighter and four times stronger than Kevlar ...

A backpacking trip can be the experience of a lifetime--as long as you're properly equipped. Using a backpacking checklist is the best way to take stock of your kit before heading out. Our handy ...

Over the past decade, we’ve seen ultralight backpacking go more and more mainstream, as major gear manufacturers have dived into the lightweight market. This year, thousands of readers new and ...

We've also rounded up all the supplies you need to have on your backpacking checklist, so you're not stuck in the wilderness without the right gear. Backpacking tent: MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent ($649.95) ...

In fact, if you’re putting together your first backpacking gear list, there’s no better time to consider jumping in. Firstly, and most importantly, backpacking gear can be expensive.

But trimming a few pounds off your kit is shockingly affordable. You can spend less than $20 at your local gas station and trim more weight off your backpack than spending hundreds of dollars on a ...

If you spend enough time backpacking, you'll want to streamline your gear. This list of the best ultralight backpacks includes brands like Outdoor Vitals, Exped and more.

That said, it can be tough to decide what to strike from your packing list. Here are six examples of gear you can safely leave behind the next time you go backpacking. Durston X-Mid 2 ...