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 lay 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 Sleeping Bags
We tested 17 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...
Ultralight Backpacks
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over 10 years, we've purchased and tested almost 50 of the best...
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 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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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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Nashville Pack The Cutaway Review
The Cutaway from Nashville Pack is a dream pack for expert UL backpackers. The large-capacity body is made from tough...
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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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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...
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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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