But my ultralight backpacking gear is easy, reliable, and the more I watched my friends struggle with their elaborate setups, the more I felt like ultralight is the way to go no matter what style ...

These seven stood out as the best lightweight hiking shoes. Justin La Vigne took contenders into the harsh Alaska backcountry, while editor-in-chief Alex Robinson, staff writer Laura Lancaster, and ...

Lightweight hiking boots weigh between one and three pounds ... Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on men's style, gear, and home goods. Recently, he was coordinator of partnership content ...