Ultralight Gear Reviews
We tested and rated the top products from Big Agnes, Gossamer Geear, ZPacks, Nemo, and more.
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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Best Ultralight Backpack of 2024
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over 9 years, we've purchased and tested over 40 of the best...Best Hammocks for 2024
How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...Best Bivy Sack of 2024
What is the best bivy sack? Throughout the past few years, we have traveled near and far with a pack full of bivys to...Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag of 2024
We tested 17 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...Best Ultralight Tents of 2024
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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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, bringing...Top Pick
Black Diamond Beta Light 45 Review
Inspired by both trail running vests and cottage brand ultralight offerings, this backpack is one of the first made by...Top Pick
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...Editors' Choice
ENO Skyloft Review
A long-standing favorite brand among hammockers, ENO mixes it up with the well-engineered ENO Skyloft. This isn't just...Top Pick
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...Editors' Choice
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...Best Buy
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...Top Pick