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 Product Reviews in Ultralight Gear Reviews
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp Review
If you want a minimalist-style shelter that is as adaptable as you are, you need a tarp. If you like to have the best...
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3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Pro Review
The 3F UL Gear Lanshan 2 Pro is one of the few affordable ultralight tents out there; you could almost call it the...
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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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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...
Western Mountaineering HighLite Review
The Western Mountaineering HighLite is a hooded mummy bag that is among the lightest in our review. It also packs down...
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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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Durston X-Mid 1P Review
We love both the overall offset mid design, which offers more than enough livable and storage space under a...
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Nashville Pack The Cutaway Review
The Cutaway from Nashville Pack is the dream pack for expert UL backpackers. The large-capacity body is made from...
Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32 Review
The Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32 is a lightweight quilt that is functional yet understated. Therm-a-Rest has been expanding...
ZPacks Classic Review
The Zpacks Classic sleeping bag is a favorite among thru-hikers and the ultralight crowd, and we see why. It is a...
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Neve Gear Waratah 28 Review
The Neve Gear Waratah 28 is a warm, roomy, ultralight backpacking quilt that's perfect for three-season backpacking...
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Six Moon Designs Swift V Review
The Six Moon Designs Swift V's most alluring feature is its voluminous main compartment, which we measured at 55...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 40 yearns to be taken out on the trail for days and weeks at a time, and handles...
Kootek Portable Review
The hammock market is flooded with seemingly identical options, with little difference other than price. Kootek's...
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ENO DoubleNest Review
The ENO Doublenest relies on a well-executed, ever-popular, time-tested end-gathered hammock design perfect for casual...
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Wise Owl Outfitters Kit Review
The Wise Owl Outfitters Kit is an affordable hammock that offers a classic end-gathered design that is intuitive and...
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Kammok Roo Double Review
The Kammok Roo Double does many things right. It's markedly soft GravitasX 40D diamond ripstop fabric is...
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Warbonnet Original Blackbird Review
The Warbonnet Original Blackbird is the hammock we want to spend every night in. Having all the features necessary for...
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Vivere Double Cotton with Stand Review
The Vivere Double Cotton with Stand is the perfect freestanding option for those who want the freedom to assemble...
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Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX 30 Review
If you're shopping around for a lightweight synthetic quilt, you've found it in the Enlightened Equipment Revelation...
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Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 Review
If you're seeking the very best ultralight sleeping bag, your search may be over. After an exhaustive process of...
Hammock Gear Economy Burrow 20 Review
The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow 20 is an excellent budget-minded quilt, perfect for those jumping into quilt-life...
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Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL Review
The Feathered Friends Flicker 40 UL is an optimal choice whenever the temperatures vary from warm, cool, or downright...
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Feathered Friends Vireo UL Review
The Feathered Friends Vireo UL is a specialty bag designed for use while traveling fast and light on the trail or...
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Tarptent StratoSpire Ultra Review
Did the Tarptent StratoSpire Ultra come to us directly from our backpacking dreams? Featuring a spacious interior with...
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Osprey Exos Pro 55 Review
What if there was an ultralight-enough backpack for enthusiastic backpackers who want a turn-key solution that has...
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Dutchware Chameleon Review
The Dutchware Chameleon stands out in our tests not only for its comfort and versatility but also because of the...
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Warbonnet Ridgerunner Review
The Warbonnet Ridgerunner changes the game in the camping hammock space. Made from top-of-the-line materials, this...
Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt Review
The Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down TopQuilt keeps you toasty when temps start to dip, while still allowing you to open...
Gossamer Gear The Two Review
The spacious Gossamer Gear The Two stands out for its superior durability, excellent price, and huge double vestibule...
Tarptent StratoSpire Li Review
The Tarptent StratoSpire Li is a spacious, liveable tent that stands rock solid against high winds and heavy...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Review
To cut out a few ounces from their ultralight tents, most manufacturers adopt a smaller, tighter design that...
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