Ultralight camping gear

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.

Looking to reduce space in my pack, I opted to make my own Sleeping Bag to take on the trail.

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...

Trimming your gear to the ultralight necessities takes some ingenuity. Make it easy with this ultralight backpacking gear checklist.

When preparing for a thru-hike, it’s easy to get lost in the wormhole of sleep systems, shelters, what to wear and more. It’s overwhelming, and often feels like there’s no right answer. The simple truth of the matter is that what works for you in Georgia may not be a fit for your needs in Pennsylvania. You’re walking across an entire country, spanning two or three seasons and endless changes in terrain. Before you get even more overwhelmed, ...

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

Going Solo on Instagram: "Ultralight meets kinda heavy. I am by no means an ultralight backpacker, but when bringing slightly heavier gear (like this tent) I can still maintain the same weight I usually carry by switching out my normal pack and cook system for an ultralight option. I might also see some snow and ice so I am bringing the spikes and the foam pad. New YouTube video to follow ❄️🤞(video now available on YouTube. Link in bio) - - - #flatlay #camping #adventure #outdoors…

This “gear” wasn’t designed to be gear. Some of it is really ugly. Some of it is surprisingly cheap. But everything is ultralight. And really handy. Hope there is something in it …

The best ultralight backpacking gear from Decathlon. If you're looking for tested and affordable lightweight gear, Decathlon is worth a look.

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, ...