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How much should you really carry into the backcountry? Backpacker Jordan Irion breaks down the balance between ultralight ambitions and being prepared for whatever the trail brings. From essential gear to comfort items, discover why the smartest pack is not always the lightest one.

How one 48-year-old finally conquered Yosemite's most legendary trail and discovered his limits were never where he thought they were.

After leaving the Colorado Trail unfinished, Robert J. Hill returned one year later to complete the miles that never stopped calling.