Trends

A single hoop bivy based on Nemo's air-supported beam structure, with a unique and very usable twist on the bivy sack concept. Read More...

NEOS adds steel studs for more traction to their insulated overboots. Read More...

Lightweight overshoe and gaiter all in one! Read More...

Sleeping pad for hot, humid weather that helps keep you cool. Read More...

A 19 ounce bag designed for the ultralight enthusiast Read More...

A 15 ounce half bag from Western Mountaineering Read More...

Do you use carbo gels or drink mixes while backpacking? Protein-supplemented sports formulas from Accelerade may improve performance and muscle recover over long distances. Read More...

High performance winter recreational sled that can double as a pulk. Read More...

Move over Northern Lites and MSR, there’s a new kid on the block with lightweight snowshoes! Read More...

Staff Favorites - Our gear picks from the 2005 hiking and backpacking season. Read More...

Backpacking Light Magazine Partners with GoLite, NOLS, to Bring Lightweight Backpacking Courses to NOLS Curriculum Read More...

Pre-mixed, one-step chlorine dioxide water treatment / disinfection solution. No mixing and easy to use. Say goodbye to iodine. Read More...

My guess is that if you feel the need to add a GPS unit for "safety" or "efficiency", then you've got more serious gaps in your skill set that need to be addressed. Read More...

Do bear canisters reflect poor management policy and only serve to increase bear tolerance of humans? Read More...

Forest Service award recognizes Will Rietveld and spouse Janet Reichl for Leave No Trace education and research. Read More...

Backpacking Light staff tastes - and scores - several backpacking foods from AlpineAire, Backpacker's Pantry, Cache Lakes, and Natural High. Read More...

Commentary on the growing trend of lightweight gear in the outdoor industry, and the identification of a rapidly growing need for meaningful education and awareness about lightweight techniques. Read More...

Epic jacket and full zip pants. Read More...

Big Agnes makes a few key changes to materials and structure to shave weight off the already light Seedhouse SL and Sarvis product lines. Read More...

0.8 ounces for a single LED headlamp. Read More...

A light and stable solo tent you can sit up in. Read More...

Technical backpacking shirt Read More...

The lightest windshirts in the world? Read More...

Altimeter, compass, time, chronograph, and more in a 2 ounce wristwatch Read More...

Combination cagoule and shelter. Read More...

Merino wool zip top. Read More...

Sub-half-ounce, any-conditions pen. Read More...

Wind and weather meter for less than 2 ounces Read More...

Popular bag in a shorter, women's version. Read More...

Insulated bivy. Read More...

A sculpted and well-fitting cross between a soft shell and a wind shirt that is comfortable, stylish, and from a performance standpoint, incredibly versatile. Read More...

Sample of Osprey's new Stratos line of packs, which are designed on the same air mesh backpanel, but with varying types of outings in mind. Read More...

A classy, functional, analog altimeter wristwatch from St. Moritz Read More...

Emerging trends in footwear focus on freeing the feet for natural biomechanics. The result: lower weight, more flexibility, and a new kind of freedom. Read More...

Big Agnes Adds 3-Person Tent, Seedhouse SL 3 to line. Read More...

Supportive "star" web design for high impact activities. Read More...

Discontent with cramped space in your tent? Try the Malcontent - one of the roomiest three-season tent systems on the market, with modularity, excellent storm protection, and adaptability for all four seasons. Read More...

Spoons of a standard length are just not long enough. Read More...

Double wall, hoop tent. Read More...

Lightweight three-season shelter for two. Read More...

An insulated poncho, full zip rectangular bag, and a 2-person quilt. Read More...

Two eVENT bivy sacks lighter than South Col. Read More...

Two very light “camp” sandals good enough to do some walking. Read More...

An 11 oz lightweight pack or tough summit pack/stuff sack. Packs into its hood. Read More...

Two person single wall tent. Read More...

One of a select few light and fully featured windshirts Read More...

Palatial bug and rain free area for two people at well under 2 lbs Read More...

Weight shaving full length hybrid self-inflating/inflatable mattress. Read More...

Lightweight four season self-inflating pad. Read More...

Insulated blow-up sleeping pad. Read More...