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 ...

But my ultralight backpacking gear is easy, reliable, and the more I watched my friends struggle with their elaborate setups, the more I felt like ultralight is the way to go no matter what style ...

Whether this trend of taking gear that is as light as possible ... heat leaves socks swimming in a pool of sweat. Lightweight, low-profile hiking shoes on the otherhand, like the Salomon 2 GTX ...

Lightweight backpacks are designed to keep ... sling bag all the way to the full hiking backpack, designed to hold camping gear or climbing gear. If you’re just going for a short stroll in ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product ... He says the Kaha 3 has excellent traction—the most of any lightweight hiking boot he’s tried—on wet surfaces as well as smooth rock faces.

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