Ultralight Hiking Blog

Getting the Most Out of Your Gatewood Cape by Kevin "Larry Boy" DeVries

Getting the Most Out of Your Gatewood Cape by Kevin "Larry Boy" DeVries

Ultralight has gone mainstream. Blessedly, thankfully so. Thanks to modern ultralight gear, hikers can go farther and prevent wear-and-tear on their bodies. Ultralight for the masses has arrived. I...

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...

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...

Leave No Trace: What it is and why it's important by Jim Sutherland

Leave No Trace: What it is and why it's important by Jim Sutherland

This piece is my take on LNT.  It’s mostly stuff I have picked up over more than thirty years of hiking, biking, and camping.  Lately, I have started to refer to excellent sources such as NOLS, LNT...

Gatewood Cape Review by Jada Lippincott

Gatewood Cape Review by Jada Lippincott

If you’re an avid backpacker or outdoors person, you know the importance of multi-use items. They make life easier, your pack lighter, and you happier. When you’re in the market for a new tent, it’...

Best “Ultralight” (UL) Overlanding Gear  by Jada Lippincott

Best “Ultralight” (UL) Overlanding Gear by Jada Lippincott

I choose to live life in two ways, out of a backpack and out of the back of a truck. When I’m not hiking on some trail, my Toyota Tundra is my home. Yes, even in the glorious -50F winter of southwe...