BEST Ultralight Hiking Gear for the Money $$$ in 2023

This writer’s spent too many miles rucking big, heavy, bulky stuff through the woods of the east coast, and the Rocky Mountains in the Midwest. The military was certainly no help, either. I destroyed my back (literally, requiring two reconstructive spine surgeries) thanks to carrying gear that weight at least half my own body weight. In short, I appreciate ultralight camping gear. You should, too. If you don’t, well – you probably just haven’t trekked far nor wide enough to appreciate having a svelte 10 Lb load instead of a 25 Lb rucksack. So, here’s the best ultralight hiking gear and camping equipment to make your next trek a little (or a lot) easier.

See the full comparison article, written by Travis Olander on All Outdoor's website here.

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October 31, 2024

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