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Light & Fast: The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Cheat Sheet For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. Written by Caitlin Quinn July 15, 2025
‘Ultra 200X’ Makes This Pack Ultralight, Tougher Than Dyneema: Durston Kakwa 55 Review Ultralight backpacking gear can sometimes get a bit silly on its race to the bottom, but the Durston Kakwa 55 Pack takes load-carrying seriously. Written by Ian Atkinson June 04, 2025
‘Madman of Design’ Brings Tailoring Mastery to Ultralight Gear Drawing on the founder’s experience with Savile Row tailoring, Cimoro makes backpacks and custom ultralight gear meant to fit like a bespoke suit. Written by Andrew McLemore May 14, 2025
How to Build the Ultralight Sleep System of Your Dreams Balance your weight-to-warmth ratio like a pro to get the best sleep you’ve ever had in the backcountry. Written by Meghan Miranda April 16, 2025
REI Co-op Flash Air 50 Pack Review: Ultralight for the Masses The REI Co-op Flash Air 50 backpack offers the familiarity and comfort of modern backpack styling in a trim, ultralight package. Written by Samuel Martin July 23, 2024
Leaping Into Liter Hiking: LiteAF 46L Curve Full Suspension Pack Review Ultralight, but full suspension? Ultralight, but comfortable? After 2,000+ miles, the LiteAF 46L Curve pack seems to do it all. Written by Guinevere Drabik November 10, 2023
A Great Entry Point to Ultralight: Pa’lante Desert Pack Review Pa’lante Packs makes frameless ultralight packs that help you cut down on weight and stay comfortable — without sacrificing durability. Written by Claire Barber November 06, 2023
Most Comfortable Ultralight Pack at a Low Price: Granite Gear Virga3 Undyed Review Granite Gear’s undyed Virga3 brings inclusive, adaptable sizing to an ultralight package. It’s smartly designed and well-priced — with a few growing pains. Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl September 15, 2023
Lighter Than Hyperlite: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack Carries 20x Its Weight I’ve worn over 20 backpacking packs in the past year, and the 27-ounce Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack carries weight the best. Written by Sam Schild July 12, 2023
Why Ultralight People Need to Chill Already Not everybody wants to be an ultralight backpacker. That’s OK. Now I just have to convince ultralight backpackers that it’s OK. Written by Andrew Marshall April 24, 2023
One-Brand Camp Test: Overnight Hike in Full Outdoor Vitals Gear I spent 2 days backpacking in wind, rain, and snow to get a first impression of Outdoor Vitals apparel and backpacking gear. Written by M.T. Elliott February 24, 2023
Ultralight Backpacking Gear Built in the Bronx? Meet allmansright They craft design-forward backpacking gear from a studio in the Bronx. The goal? Make the outdoors comfortable and accessible for everybody. Written by Andrew Marshall February 09, 2023
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Launches ‘Unbound’ Bundle: A Complete Thru-Hiker’s Kit Hyperlite’s new 40L pack, 20-degree quilt, and two-person shelter are designed to work in conjunction on long thru-hikes. Written by Andrew Marshall October 25, 2022
Ski Touring, Ultralight-Style: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Creates Its First Ski Pack Hyperlite Mountian Gear’s new Headwall 55 brings Dyneema Composite Fabric and clean design to the world of multiday backcountry ski packs. Written by Andrew Marshall October 06, 2022
Dreamy Dyneema: High Tail Designs’ Ultralight Trail Gear Is Anything but Boring Whether you want one-ounce rain mitts for your ultralight array or a cute tote to carry your pug (what?), High Tail Designs makes it in… Written by Sam Anderson December 01, 2021
Ultralight Packing: Tips to Start Shaving Ounces Hyperlite Mountain Gear believes a well-organized ultralight backpacking system pays off in weight savings and organization. Written by GJ Staff May 12, 2021
