Bringing less stuff helps you save money, energy and helps prevent injuries.
Hiking the Larapinta Trail is one of the best, and most challenging multi-day treks in Australia. Don't miss this ultimate guide before you try it yourself!
How to pack vitamins and supplements for ultralight carry-on travel
We just got back from Portugal where we had a 7-night family holiday in Salema and flew with Ryanair to Faro, from Newquay. We wanted to keep the holiday as
Bringing less stuff helps you save money, energy and helps prevent injuries.
Having a fishing rod that is extremely light and compact and easily packed will enable you to catch fish in a survival situation. This could save your life.
The 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail makes a fantastic lightweight backpacking route. Here's a 7 day TRT itinerary, plus gear and logistics notes, from my TRT thru-hike.
Discover the hike to magnificent Lake Bachalp or Bachalpsee with this detailed travel guide which will give you information on the travel, hike, opening hours, tickets & prices and practical tips. It will help answer all your questions on how to do the Bachalpsee hike from Grindelwald, activities and things to do in Grindelwald and Jungfrau area and great day trips from Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne or Zurich.
The Packable Backpack is the traveler’s magic bullet: Palm-sized when packed and weighing less than 6 ounces, this ultralight backpack takes up very little luggage space yet unfurls to become the perfect carryall for impromptu picnics at the beach, outdoor concerts, and farmers’ markets. Its 100% ocean-recycled fabrics are washable and water-resistant.
In ep. 106 of the Backpacking Light podcast we talk about tent stake holding power and tent stake design with Suluk 46 founder Steve Evans.
Looking for the perfect ultralight and compact water bottle to accompany you on your travels? Check out our roundup of the best flat and collapsible water bottles of 2024. From well-known brands such as HydraPak and Platypus, whether you're a budget traveler or an adventure expert, we'll surely have
Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium), 99.999% of microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness Enhanced microfilter performance helps to reduce clogging from sand and silt for better flow rate Ultralight and durable, pack it anywhere for your backup hydration, emergency, or on-the-go needs Extreme durability: premium materials make it tougher and ultra leak-proof Unlimited shelf life means no need to worry about how long it’s been in your emergency go-bag unused Highly versatile: Can also be attached to water bottles and to standard gravity hoses with removable threaded bottom cap Long-lasting membrane microfilter will last up to 1,000 gallons (4,000 L) of water, that’s enough drinking water for an individual for over 5 years
The Wally men's casual slip-on shoe boasts the comfort of walking on clouds. Features like our memory-foam insole, an ultralight outsole, and breathable cotton fabrics, make the Wally one of the most comfortable shoes on the market.
Besides the "Triple Crown of Hiking", which is the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest Trails, there are numerous other awesome thru-hikes in the US. If you don't have several months' time, you might consider doing these long-distance hikes shorter than 1,000 miles in America.