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Light Backpacking limits the weight of backpacks to under 20 pounds. Ultralight Backpacking, on the other hand, keeps the weight down to 15 pounds and less. It's all made possible by miracle fabrics ...

American backpacking gear specialist Zpacks already has one of the world's lightest lineups of tents and shelters, with some single-sleepers that flirt with a mere half-pound (227 g). Its new Duplex ...

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...