In the past several years, fabrics from a sailcloth maker called Challenge Sailcloth have taken over the ultralight world. Though Challenge has a range of fabrics available, two in particular have the ...

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 ...

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We've been looking closely at the reinvigorated ultralight freestanding backpacking tent segment lately, but it hasn't escaped us that there are much lighter ways of sheltering down in the backwoods.

Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one ...

If you went back in time 150 years and told people that in the future they will carry everything they need to live for a week on their backs, you'd get run out of town. Carrying gear is the job of ...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear joins fellow ultralight backpacking gear makers like Durston and Six Moons Design in adding a little bit of extra usability and comfort to its lineup of low weight shelters.

Sleeping under a camping tarp is a magical and minimalist experience. Unlike a tent, which cocoons you from the environment behind twin layers of the inner and flysheet, a tarp leaves you gloriously ...

For those who believe that less weight means more freedom in the backcountry, there’s never been a better time to be a hiker. Gone are the days when going ultralight meant you carried nothing more ...

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Big news in the ultralight backpacking world: Challenge Sailcloth, the ...