You don’t need to spend a fortune to cut pounds from your kit. In fact, you might not need to spend anything at all.

But it flew off the shelves, and Gossamer Gear ended up making it a permanent part of their offerings. Among backpacking tents, even ultralight tents, the design of the Gossamer Gear Whisper stands ...

More and more, trekkers are looking for lightweight ... for backpacking, as opposed to daytrips, outings where you need to carry a shelter, sleeping bag and mat, a stove, food and spare clothing.