Ultralight camping gear

In early February, I’ll be setting out on my first thru hike attempt. I’m going to be hiking the Backbone Trail (BBT), a long distance trail in California’s Santa Monica Mountains. Since this trail is only about 70 miles from point to point, I’ll be taking 5 days to complete it. I like to define my hiking style as “As Ultralight As Possible.” Because I’ve dealt with quite a bit of chronic pain over the past three years, ...

Trimming your gear to the ultralight necessities takes some ingenuity. Make it easy with this ultralight backpacking gear checklist.

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

Going Solo on Instagram: "Ultralight meets kinda heavy. I am by no means an ultralight backpacker, but when bringing slightly heavier gear (like this tent) I can still maintain the same weight I usually carry by switching out my normal pack and cook system for an ultralight option. I might also see some snow and ice so I am bringing the spikes and the foam pad. New YouTube video to follow ❄️🤞(video now available on YouTube. Link in bio) - - - #flatlay #camping #adventure #outdoors…

Many backpackers carry closed-cell foam sleeping pads because they're lightweight and don't fail lik

I’ve always considered myself a prepared individual, whether during an emergency situation or just day-to-day life. I’m the guy with... View Article

Are you interested in learning how to get into ultralight backpacking? This article will help you to adhere to the 10 pound base weight limit by outlining gear options.

Looking to reduce space in my pack, I opted to make my own Sleeping Bag to take on the trail.

Winter is Nature’s most formidable force, stopping everything in its tracks, casting a spell. In the deep freeze of February, as the forest lay dormant,...

Some of the best moments in my life happened when I had the very least. Whenever I stress about money or work, I remind myself of that. When I was spending a majority of each year backpacking, hitchhiking, or cycling, people would ask me if I was a self-made millionaire or a trust-fund baby. I’d laugh it off and assure them that living like a hobo was dirt cheap. I used to have a motto back then: “A dollar saved is a mile hiked.” I’d see something I wanted to buy and think, "is it worth 200…