Ultralight Gear Reviews
We tested and rated the top products from Big Agnes, Gossamer Geear, ZPacks, Nemo, and more.
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Whether a weekend backpacking excursion or a dream thru-hiking trip, our expert lightweight backpacking team has a comparative review for you. Our expertise covers the best ultralight tents, tarps and the top ultralight backpacks. We also make weight-based recommendations in all our backpacking gear reviews for sleeping pads, stoves and more. We buy every product, just like you do, and publish only the truth.
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Hammocks
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lie around a lot. We tested the top...
Ultralight Shelters
To bring you the best ultralight tent review, we've mostly focused on options weighing less than two pounds...
Ultralight Backpacks
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? For over 11 years, we've purchased and tested almost 50 of the...
Ultralight Sleeping Bags
We tested 20 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...
Bivy Sacks
What is the best bivy sack? Throughout the past few years, we have traveled near and far with a pack full of bivys to...Ultralight Gear Reviews Learning Center
How to Choose an Ultralight Backpack
Looking to dial in your ultralight system or are new to the game? No matter if you've been hiking for decades or are...
How to Choose an Ultralight Tent
Here we detail all the expert advice you need to fully understand material choices, types of ultralight shelters, and...
How to Choose the Right Hammock
So you want to try camping in a hammock instead of a tent? Maybe you've heard that owning a hammock can lighten your...
How to Choose an Ultralight Sleeping Bag
Choosing an ultralight sleeping bag that best suits your needs means considering a myriad of things, such as the...Recent Gear Reviews in Ultralight Gear Reviews
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Zenbivy Ultralight Muscovy 25 Bed Review
Zenbivy thinks it's found a solution to sleepless nights. If you feel uncomfortably confined by your bag or quilt when...
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ENO DayLoft Review
By now, many are familiar with the popular ENO brand that continues to innovate year after year with well-engineered...
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ENO JungleLink Review
The ENO Junglelink quickly stood apart from the competition thanks to an intuitive, hassle-free setup that features...
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SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp Review
Take a serious look at the SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp if you're on the hunt for the absolute lightest shelter...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp Review
If you're looking for a minimalist shelter that can be set up in many ways, you want a tarp. And if you're ready for...
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60 Review
For a lightweight and adjustable workhorse, nothing compares to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60. This pack is large...
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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 Review
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 is an excellent ultralight backpack with fantastic value. It's full of excellent features...
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