Lightweight, high quality, and affordable: When it comes to backpacking gear, you generally have to settle for just two of the three. Thanks to a growing, competitive ultralight market, though, that's ...

Joe Bissonnette reflects on the technical challenges of creating a lightweight tent with an internal rainfly and ...

When it comes to ultralight backpacking gear, the importance of silnylon can't be overstated. The simple fabric construction--lightweight ripstop nylon impregnated with a waterproof silicone ...

Choosing a solid tent for when you’re trekking in the wilderness can be one of the most nerve-racking parts of getting into backpacking. Not only is it likely the most expensive piece of gear in your ...

When it comes to bike gear, a tent is not exactly essential. For bikepacking, however, a good lightweight shelter is paramount, especially in the Rockies, where torrential rains, hail, and bugs make ...

This summer I decided I was done schlepping an 8 lb tent up a mountain. Those tents are great for car camping, but if you’re going backpacking you need something lighter. So during REI’s labor day ...

Australia's Sea to Summit has a three-decade history of creating lightweight, compact and high-performance gear for travel and outdoor sport. It offers virtually every camp sleeping product you can ...

Wow, you’re dropping some coin on this endeavor. But I suppose that’s what you have to do to go light you need to replace the main items (the pack, the tent, the bag) to slash pounds. Ultra Light Year ...