ultralight Archives – Terradrift

Is This the Best Ultralight Backpacking Tent? The Durston X-Mid 2

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:13:08 +0000

We a good ultralight backpacking tent here at Terradrift. Any ultralight backpacking gear, really. So we couldn’t have been more stoked to get our hands on the Durston X-Mid 2. We put it to the test recently to see if it was impressive enough to replace our beloved UL Big Agnes Tiger Wall. Spoilers: It sure the heck is. Read or watch to find out how and why.

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The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Gear Kit [Tested]

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:37:39 +0000

I’ve been backpacking for over two decades now. And over that time, I’ve become more and more of an ultralight Backpacker. Meaning, I prefer to carry as a little weight as possible, no matter how long of an excursion I am embarking upon. So I decided to go all in. I upgraded my entire backpacking kit to include only the most ultralight gear I could find to test it out and see if it was worth the weight savings, the cost, and the lack of feature-rich gear. So I took it all out on a recent weekend trip, and will break it all down for you right here, right now, and let you know if some of the most ultralight backpacking gear in existence today makes for a better backpacking experience or a more miserable one.

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Ultralight Tent Review: The One from Gossamer Gear

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 20:25:03 +0000

Ultralighters rejoice, ‘cause have we got a tent for you: The One from Gossamer Gear. And it. Is. Lit. So read (or watch) to find out all about this ultralight tent from an Austin-based small business.

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Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 Ultralight Backpack Review

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:38:00 +0000

Like to backpack? Prefer to pack light? Then allow us to introduce you to the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 liter backpack, a pack for all you ultralighters out there. But …

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Ultralight Headlamps – 8 of the Best Headlamps for Backpacking in 2024

Alisha McDarris — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 03:40:00 +0000

The perfect headlamp is a thing of beauty: It should be bright, comfortable, not too heavy, and small enough to stash in your pocket or backpack for a quick trip. So we rounded up the best of the best. Here are our favorite ultralight headlamps; the 6 best headlamps for backpacking, climbing, late-night kayaking, you name it, all under 3 ounces.

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Ultralight Backpacking Tips – 5+ Tips for Packing Ultralight

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:39:04 +0000

Into backpacking? Thinking of giving it a go? (If so, you should check out our Backpacking 101 article here.) You may have heard the term "ultralight" tossed around from time to time. Not sure what it means? We'll tell you. Essentially, it's a form of backpacking that involves packing as light as humanly possible in an effort to go farther faster and with less pain and strain on your shoulders, feet and joints. It's not for everybody (it does require giving up some creature comforts), but if you're ready to give it a try, here are a few simple ultralight backpacking tips to get you started.

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Ultralight 2-Person Tent: Big Agnes Tiger Wall Review

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:52:39 +0000

Holy crap we love ultralight tents. Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since we’ve gotten a new tent so we’re completely smitten with the options available these days, but …

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Gear Guide: Big Agnes Fly Creek Review – An Ultralight Backpacking Tent

Alisha McDarris — Wed, 29 May 2019 03:23:19 +0000

We love gear. Especially ultralight gear. Because who wants to clomp around in the backcountry with 50 pounds on their back? Not us. Certainly not I, whose pack weight maxes …

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