Lightweight Backpacking

Solo backpacking - Tips on choosing a solo backpacking tent.
There's no point in buying the smallest lightest tent possible only to find that there is no room to put all your gear, so it's left outside in the rain. On the other hand you do not want to be lugging around a heavy 2/3 man tent with you.

Backpacking Light - Six Reasons Why
Backpacking light is the way to go. Here are six reasons why.

Lightweight Backpacking - Ten Tips
Lightweight backpacking isn't about going without. It's about finding lighter ways to go, like the ten listed here.

Cheap And Lightweight Backpack Alternatives
Lightweight backpacks can be expensive. Here are some ways to buy or even make cheap backpacks.

Wild Plants Backpackers Should Know
Wild plants can feed you if you are lost, but their usefulness goes way beyond just being a food source. Here are a few of the more useful ones, and how to use them when backpacking.

Why Lightweight Backpacking?
Lightweight backpacking isn't about cutting the handles off toothbrushes, and it isn't about proving how light you can go. It is simply gives you more freedom and comfort.

How to Choose a Right Backpack?
There is a large variety available in the market ranging from expensive to cheap, lightweight to ultra-lightweight and highly fashionable to real basic. So it may turn out to be a real daunting and challenging task when it comes to choosing a right backpack for your outdoor activity.

Lightweight Backpacking Techniques
For those who are already into lightweight backpacking and those who are thinking about it - here are some tricks, tips and techniques.

Lightweight Tents - How Light?
How light are the new lightweight backpacking tents? Some are under three pounds now. Here's some tips on choosing and using them.

Tarp Shelters For Lightweight Backpackers
Many lightweight backpackers have taken to using tarp shelters instead of tents. Here are some tips on how to choose them and how to use them.

For the fanatics of lightweight backpacking
This one is for the fanatics of lightweight backpacking, or for those who just want to laugh at them. Sadly true stories...

Sleeping Pads For Lightweight Backpacking
Waking up cold and sore is no fun. It's also no fun to carry a three pound sleeping pad. Here are some better options.

Lightweight Backpacking
Are you tired of heavy backpacks? Maybe it's time to try lightweight backpacking, but how light should you go?

Lightweight Backpacks - How Light?
To lighten your backpacking load, start with the big three: pack, tent, and sleeping bag. Here are some ideas for lightweight backpacks.

A Lightweight Backpacking Adventure
With sixteen pounds on my back, and running shoes in place of hiking boots, I was backpacking farther, higher, and more enjoyably in the mountains of Colorado.