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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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...
Best Ultralight Backpack
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over 9 years, we've purchased and tested over 40 of the best...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...
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...Recent Gear Reviews in Ultralight Gear Reviews
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Kootek Portable Review
The hammock market is flooded with seemingly identical options, with little difference other than price. Kootek's...
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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...
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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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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Flat Tarp Review
If you're looking for a minimalist shelter that can be set up in many ways, you want a tarp. And if you're ready for...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 55 Review
Durable, simple, lightweight, and adaptable, this is only the beginning of the positive praise we have for the...
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