Big news in the ultralight backpacking world: Challenge Sailcloth, the fabric-maker that produces Ultraweave, the superstrong material found on many new ultralight backpacks, is releasing an even ...

Odyssean has unveiled a military grade backpack in the form of the Urban 30 offering in EDC backpack that is “impossibly strong and incredibly tough” say its creators. Constructed from Dyneema fiber ...

If you went back in time 150 years and told people that in the future they will carry everything they need to live for a week on their backs, you'd get run out of town. Carrying gear is the job of ...

Outdoor gear has evolved dramatically over the last decade as new, high-tech materials have entered the market. Fabrics once used only in aerospace, medical technology, or industrial safety are now ...

Ultralight backpacking specialist Hyperlite Mountain Gear has introduced one of its most impressive packable shelters ever. Much like the 1.5-lb (680-g) Samaya Radical 1, the Hyperlite Mid 1 relies on ...