Our Favorite Ultralight Fall Backpacking Gear for 2026
Gearing up for autumn adventures? This ultralight fall backpacking gear is our favorite this year–and more sustainable.
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5 Ultralight Backpacking Gadgets we Actually Take on Every Trip
After testing lots of UL tools, there are a few small pieces of gear that we do absolutely love and bring along on most, if not all, wilderness excursions. These are the ones we’ve found are worth packing because they make camp life easier and are plenty functional.
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The 4 Best Ultralight Hiking Shirts to Protect Your Delicate Epidermis
These are our favorite sustainable ultralight hiking shirts that not only keep you cool and looking fly, but offer UPF protection, too.
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How to Survive Backpacking in Rainy Season: The Best Gear for Hiking in the Rain
As they say, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing and gear. Fortunately, there’s plenty of good gear out there that will help keep you dry and at least reasonably happy even when the weather turns. So if you’re heading into the wilderness during the rainy season, pack this gear to help you hike in the rain more comfortably.
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10 More Ultralight Backpacking Gadgets: Is This UL Gear Worth the Weight or a Waste of Space?
Ultralight backpacking gadgets are a dime a dozen these days. But are they all actually worth the weight? We tested 10 to find out.
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The Ultralight Backpacking Tent Showdown: Freestanding vs Trekking Pole Pitch
In the market for an ultralight backpacking tent? Why wouldn’t you be? After all, who doesn’t want a tent that packs up smaller, weighs less, and is just as roomy and comfy as its more conventional car camping counterparts? Fortunately, if you’re looking to trim weight from your pack, there are a few types of shelter options available. But how do you choose between freestanding and trekking pole tents? Here’s how to decide.
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How to Know if You Should Get a Women’s Hiking Backpack (and the Sustainable Brands that Offer Them)
Wondering if you should be wearing a women’s backpack, what makes them different and why it matters? Keep reading.
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Ultralight Tent Showdown: Hyperlite Unbound vs Zpacks Duplex
Hyperlite vs Zpacks: We tested a tent from two powerhouse ultralight brands and break down their differences to help you decide which to add to your kit for many adventures to come.
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Is The VSSL Nest The Best Travel Coffee Kit or Just an Overpriced Pour-Over?
The VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit is a portable pour-over that comes with (almost) everything you need. But is it worth the price or overhyped? We find out.
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I Finally Broke Down and Hiked in FiveFingers Shoes. I’m a Little Ashamed to Say I Liked It.
For years I’ve avoided testing Vibram FiveFingers shoes. You know, the ones that more or less kicked off the barefoot shoe movement and look like ridiculous crocodile skins for your feet with individual toes? But it turns out they’re kind of awesome––for some. Why? Let’s get into it.
