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Symbiosis Gear Thinks Women Deserve Better Ultralight Backpacks
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (658+ words) Backpacker Magazine Symbiosis Gear Thinks Women Deserve Better Ultralight Backpacks When she was thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Sarah Berkeley blew through three different packs before coming to a realization: ultralight packs are made for men. A few years later,…...
A Boat That Fits in a Backpack and an Indestructible Watch: Here's the Gear Backpacker's Editors Loved in May
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (632+ words) Backpacker Magazine The Gear That Backpacker's Editors Loved in May 2026 With summer (and Outside Days) around the corner, the Backpacker editors are taking stock of how we spent our spring. And what a spring it was: There were camping trips…...
How to Upgrade to Ultralight Gear the Right Way
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (26+ words) Upgrading your kit to ultralight gear can make backpacking more enjoyable, but only if you do it right. Here's the gear strategy every backpacker should know....
Can an Ultralight Backpack Outperform a Traditional One? We Tested Them Head to Head.
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (831+ words) Some new-gen ultralight backpacks redistribute weight as well as their heavier cousins. But that doesn't necessarily mean they feel the same on the trail....
This Gravity-Defying Backpack is Our Favorite Ultralight Pack of the Year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (841+ words) Backpacker Magazine The Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 60 Is Our Favorite Ultralight Pack of 2026. Here's Why. If you're shopping for an ultralight pack in 2026, you have capital-C Choices to make. You can opt for a cottage brand or find a model…...
We Hiked 2, 000 Miles to Find the Best Ultralight Packs. The Lightest Winner Weighs Just 15 Ounces.
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1826+ words) Lab-Measured Main Compartment Volume: 50 L Lab-Measured Weight: 1 lb 7 oz Lab-Tested Comfortable Carry Capacity: 40 lbs Sizes: Unisex, S-L torso and S-XL hipbelt Pros and Cons + Extremely water resistant + Shoulder strap adjustability + Internal frame boosts comfort " Hipbelt and chest pockets not included…...
We Hauled Dozens of Backpacking Packs on Trails Across the Globe. These 8 Carried Their Weight Like a Champ
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1764+ words) Out on the trail, your multiday pack is your home away from home. What else would you call the thing that contains your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and pantry? And if you're going to be carrying your home on your…...
Deal of the Week: Get One of the Most Reliable Backpacks We've Ever Tested for Half Off
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) Backpacker Magazine Deal of the Week: Get One of the Most Reliable Backpacks We've Ever Tested for Half Off Mystery Ranch's packs have been consistent favorites among our testers for their durability, comfortable carry, and smart feature set, with the…...
Deal of the Week: A Lightweight Pack That Can Handle Nearly Any Load
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) Backpacker Magazine Deal of the Week: A Lightweight Pack That Can Handle Nearly Any Load Swapping your backpack out for a lighter model is a dangerous game. While you can easily cut a pound or more from your total weight,…...
The 4-Ounce DIY Survival Kit Every Ultralighter Should Carry
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (714+ words) When you start the transition from traditional to ultralight backpacking, survival gear is usually the first thing to go. Signaling mirror? Extraneous. Extra paracord? Too heavy. Fire starters? Pshh. Before you know it, your safety kit consists of nothing more…...