Ultra light backpacking

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.

(Correction: 17!) I just finished making this pair of US Size 9 ultralight camp shoes for my Dusky track walk which I start on Monday. They are made from 3.6oz/yd2 Dyneema fabric. Together with a pair of down socks from https://goosefeetgear.com/products/down-socks/ (approx 50 grams per pair), I should have nice dry, warm feet at the

Backpacking packs and backpacking gear have gotten much lighter weight in recent years due to innova

Read about how I trimmed my pack weight back down to 25 lbs after hovering at +/- 30 lbs for a few of years. I also share what’s in my 5 day Ultralight Backpacking Gear List. List includes we…

An overview of my 12 pound lightweight backpacking gear list. Through experience and experimentation my 2021 backpack is my lightest kit yet.

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect.

Hi all, I thought I'd share some photos of a pack I just built. I constructed it based mostly on my Zimmerbuilt ZB-2 Schmidt but reduced the volume a bit,...

The keys to a successful backpacking trip? Lightening your load and properly distributing weight in your bag

This is my complete list of backpacking gear with info about what I like about each item, updated for 2025.

A variety of ultralight 1 person backpacking tents that weigh 3 pounds or less at many price points.