Ultralight camping gear

Looking for a sleeping bag that won't break the bank? Check out our DIY ultralight sleeping bag for just $30!

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

Find the best ultralight backpacking gear for your next adventure from ultralight tents, ultralight sleeping bags, and more.

A list of all the gear in our 19 lb 8 oz base weight two person backpacking set up plus reviews of all the items we use.

In early February, I’ll be setting out on my first thru hike attempt. I’m going to be hiking the Backbone Trail (BBT), a long distance trail in California’s Santa Monica Mountains. Since this trail is only about 70 miles from point to point, I’ll be taking 5 days to complete it. I like to define my hiking style as “As Ultralight As Possible.” Because I’ve dealt with quite a bit of chronic pain over the past three years, ...

As gear has gotten lighter, the traditional ten-pound baseweight limit for ultralighters has become a thing of the past. It's time to take a more expansive view of what it means to go light.

While high-quality, high-performance gear matters, you don't always need the most expensive products to make the best kit. Here are 8 UL items that'll leave you content (some more than others) and with $$ to spare (or at least to spend on other gear)! 1. Derma-Safe Folding Knife: Some people really like taking knive

This is part three in a series of posts about my $100 Super-Ultralight Gear List. Part three is all about my shelter, sleeping gear, and how to make your own rain tarp out of window shrink wrap plastic or Tyvek.

Many backpackers carry closed-cell foam sleeping pads because they're lightweight and don't fail lik

You’ve found a million posts on the best ultralight gear, but most of them are for solo hikers. But what about backpacking as a couple? How do you merge gear? Who carries what? Click here to learn about our gear setup for backpacking as a couple. This will help you purchase gear for your own couples backpacking trip. I'll break down who carries what and why.