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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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...
Hammocks
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...
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 Shelters
To bring you the best ultralight tent review, we've mostly focused on options weighing less than two pounds...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 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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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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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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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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ENO DoubleNest Review
The ENO Doublenest is an ever-popular and time-tested. With an end-gathered hammock design, it's a great choice for...
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ENO Skyloft Review
A long-standing favorite brand among hammockers, ENO mixes it up with the well-engineered ENO Skyloft. This isn't just...
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Durston X-Mid 1P Gen 2 Review
The Durston X-Mid 1P Gen 2 proves that a more budget-friendly product doesn't mean skimping on quality. It features a...
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