Altogether, these nine ultralight backpacking items weigh just over nine pounds—perfect for the ultralight-curious.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing ...

A backpacking rucksack is a bit of a chicken-and-egg item. When packing, do you choose your other kit first, or your rucksack? Gear choice influences the rucksack you’ll need, and rucksack choice ...