The era of clunky boots is over. Trail shoes are more energy-efficient, reduce blisters, and are no more protective of ankles than shoes.

These simple strategies not only protect your feet but also enhance your overall tramping experience.

If you’re thinking of hiking Te Araroa it might mark the beginning of a journey that doesn’t stop at the end of the trail.

Do it right, feels like new. Do it wrong, ruin the down A good night's sleep is crucial for a successful backpacking trip, and a...

We discuss the planning of a gear list based on ultralight principles, highlighting important things to keep in mind for each gear category.

We urge everyone to filter drinking water both when hiking and at home. Popular size exclusion methods may not be sufficient.

No matter where in the world your adventures take you, keeping pests out of your food bag should be one of your top considerations.

If you can make it through the first month, much of the physical challenge will have subsided. Mental challenges, on the other hand...

As we lighten our kit, food soon becomes the heaviest thing in the pack, this is all the more true at ultralight pack weights (as an...