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...

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...

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...