There’s a very specific thrill in swapping out your clunky old rucksack for a sleek, streamlined fastpack that seems to disappear once you put it on, and that’s exactly what Gossamer Gear promises ...

After weeks of testing, the Gossamer Gear The Two proved to be lightweight, spacious, and tough in bad weather.

If you’re a seasoned trekker, I’m sure you’ve had your share of aches, pains, and “holy crap I’m dying” moments while hauling your jumbo hiking backpack into the woods. Today, we’ll look at how you ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. I started backpacking in 2011 and have since hiked thousands of miles wearing backpacks in every ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing ...