An emerging new generation of ultralight backpacking tents combines compact, seriously lightweight construction with more comfort and convenience at camp. The Durston X-Dome 1+ was one recent ...

But trimming a few pounds off your kit is shockingly affordable. You can spend less than $20 at your local gas station and trim more weight off your backpack than spending hundreds of dollars on a ...

With HyperBead, Big Agnes has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in ultralight camping. Find out more about the technology and browse the company’s tents at Big Agnes.

Many hikers become obsessed with saving weight when deciding on gear for thru-hikes. Cut a few ounces here, save a few grams there — it all adds up. Gradually, we dial in our weight item by item ...

The Minima 2 Evo is a hyperlight double wall two-person tent that is free standing with an integrated pole system and fast-clip attachments for quick and easy set up. The full mesh netting main ...

This versatility is a useful feature if you want a tent that can come along on ultralight adventures when needed. The hoop shape of the Ordos 2 is a tried-and-tested one we've seen in other ...

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