Ultralight Hiking Blog

Your Guide to Hitchhiking by Jada Lippincott

Your Guide to Hitchhiking by Jada Lippincott

Hitchhiking: It’s exciting, it’s cheap, it’s an easy way to get around, but it’s also illegal in some states and illegal on all of our major interstates here in the United States. Before I get into...

How to Choose a 2-Person Thru-Hiking Tent by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

How to Choose a 2-Person Thru-Hiking Tent by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath

You are dreaming about sleeping outside in the wilderness cozy in a 2-person tent with your partner or friend – but there are too many tent options to choose from!  From freestanding tents to doubl...

Embracing the Solitude: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Backpacking by Brandon Armstrong

Embracing the Solitude: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Backpacking by Brandon Armstrong

At 16, I ventured into Washington's wilderness for my first solo backpacking trip, spanning three days and 30 miles. Initially, the silence and isolation stirred a deep-seated anxiety within me, wi...

AMSTERDAM ADVENTURES: A review of the ePouch Zero-G Travel Bag by Kirsten Anderson

AMSTERDAM ADVENTURES: A review of the ePouch Zero-G Travel Bag by Kirsten Anderson

I’ve been an avid traveler since I was in high school. I’ve backpacked around Asia, Europe, and Southern Africa. And in this context, when I say “backpack” I mean the old school living off a shoest...

How To Start Hiking in Southern California by Jason Huckeba

How To Start Hiking in Southern California by Jason Huckeba

Southern California is a hiker’s paradise.  It’s the land of sun-kissed beaches, sprawling deserts, and majestic mountains which beckons adventurers from far and wide.  If you're looking to fully e...

Hiking Japan’s Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route by Dave Stamboulis

Hiking Japan’s Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route by Dave Stamboulis

The Kii Peninsula of Japan’s Wakayama Province contains some of the country’s most remote terrain, home to endless mountain ranges, deep cedar forests, wild bears, and some excellent trekking. It’s...