Gear Reviews by Manufacturer
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow
Given that multi-purpose gear is one of the foundations of ultralight backpacking, it’s not surprising that Hyperlite Mountain Gear sells…
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Durston Gear Kakwa 40 Backpack Review
The Durston Gear Kakwa 40 Backpack is an ultralight, internal frame pack that weighs well under 2 pounds with a…
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Tarptent Rainbow Li Tent Review
The Tarptent Rainbow Li is a one-person, wedge-shaped UL Dyneema backpacking tent (21.8 oz | 619 g) that is pitched…
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Zpacks Plex Solo Tent Review
The Zpacks Plex Solo is an ultralight one-person, single-wall tent made with Dyneema DCF that weighs just 13.9 oz. Retailing…
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Tarptent ProTrail Tent Review
The Tarptent ProTrail (MSRP $239) is an ultralight one-person single-walled tent designed for three-season use. Weighing just 26 ounces, the…
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Montbell Versalite Pants Review
Montbell’s Versalite Pants are 2-layer ultralight waterproof/breathable pants that weigh just 3.7 oz (in a men’s XL.) They can be…
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Trail Runner Review
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II is a trail runner with mesh uppers and a sticky rubber sole that is…
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Zpacks Pocket Tarp with Doors Review
The Zpacks Pocket Tarp w/ Doors is a one-person tarp weighing 6.1 oz with guylines attached. It is constructed from…
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La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX Review
La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX boots are lightweight waterproof/breathable hiking mids with mesh uppers, a soft and sticky sole…
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Zpacks Free Duo Tent Review
The Zpacks Free Duo is an ultralight, single-wall freestanding tent made from strong, waterproof, Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF). Built for…
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Zpacks Bagger Ultra 40L Backpack Review
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra 40L Backpack is a versatile frameless backpack suitable for day hikes, peakbagging, travel, commuting, and even…
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Zpacks Plexamid Tent Review
The Zpacks Plexamid is a one-person, single-wall ultralight tent that weighs 14.8 ounces. It is made with 0.51 oz/sq. yard…
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Gossamer Gear Backpack Guide: How to Choose
Gossamer Gear is one of the original ultralight backpack manufacturers. They have continuously refined its products to adapt to the…
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Zpacks Duplex Tent Review
The Zpacks Duplex Tent is a single-wall 2 person tent made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics (formerly called cuben fiber) that…
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