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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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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...Best Picks in Ultralight
Ultralight Backpacks
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? For over 11 years, we've purchased and tested almost 50 of the...
Ultralight Shelters
Thru-hiking on the world's longest trails, running from point to point, and long-distance bikepacking are just a few...
Ultralight Sleeping Bags
These sleeping bags use top-of-the-line materials and construction to keep you warm on your outdoor adventures without...
Hammocks
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lie 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...Recent Product Reviews in Ultralight
Pa'lante V2 Review
"Elegant and simple" succinctly describes the Pa'lante V2. While other packs try to bundle in more and more features...
Bonfus Framus 58L Review
Quality oozes from every stitch and seam of the Bonfus Framus 58L. This pack is meant to be carried for weeks at a...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 will surprise you. Unlike many other ultralight tents that adopt a smaller...
Editors' Choice
ZPacks Duplex Classic Review
The ZPacks Duplex Classic packs the creature comforts of a regular tent into an ultralight construction. Weight is...
Editors' Choice
Sea to Summit Spark 30 Review
The Sea to Summit Spark 30 packs just enough features to keep you more than comfortable, all in a highly competitive...
Editors' Choice
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...