The Easiest Way to Go Ultralight in Backpacking

The easiest ways to go ultralight, and get down to a 10lb base weight! In hiking and backpacking these days it is easier than ever to go ultralight with new […]

How to go BEYOND Ultralight Backpacking (5lb Baseweight / Super Ultralight)

How to go super ultralight and get down to that 5lb baseweight! Lots of little tricks involved and certainly a lot of experience required! But this is what I love […]

Comfort vs Minimalism in Backpacking

This year I’ve tried out a bunch of new backpacking gear! Hiking gear that leans much more towards comfort rather than purely minimalism or super ultralight. What have my thoughts […]

New Ultralight Hiking Gear for 2025!

New year, time for new gear! I will be hiking the 3,000 mile Continental Divide Trail and much of this new gear is for that trail. I will also be […]

10 Pieces of Ultralight Gear ALL Backpackers Should Use!

I am not an ultralight backpacker – but I still LOVE these 10 pieces of ultralight gear! This gear is extremely light, doesn’t sacrifice any comfort, and doesn’t break the […]

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