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ZPacks Ultralight Aquaclip Kit
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Ultralight Rain Mitts for Backpacking: Reviews & Gear Guide
In this gear guide, we review 16 models of waterproof mitten shells (“rain mitts”) weighing less than 4 ounces (113 g) within the primary context of 3-season backpacking.
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ZPacks Vertice Rain Jacket
If maximum breathability is your most important criteria, and you don’t want to shell out the money for the latest Shakedry jacket (which is only marginally more breathable), we recommend…
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ZPacks Ventum Ultralight Wind Shell Jacket
If you want a wind shirt that focuses on one thing – minimum weight – then check out the ZPacks Ventum Ultralight Wind Shell Jacket. It weighs less than two…
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ZPacks Ultralight Titanium Tent Stake
The ZPacks Ultralight Titanium Stake is our pick for a thin, easy-to-insert, ultralight tent stake for most secondary shelter guylines that don’t require a lot of holding power. An orange…
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ZPacks Carbon Fiber Stake
We’re not big fans of tubular carbon fiber tent stakes, because hikers tend to use them inappropriately in soils that are too rocky or hard. However, the experienced hiker knows…
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ZPacks Titanium V Stake
The ZPacks Titanium V Stake has a large surface area that provides outstanding holding power in soft soils, yet is strong enough for use in harder and rockier soils. This…
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ZPacks Z-Line Cord
If saving weight is your highest priority, be careful when choosing a guyline cord. 100% Dyneema guylines don’t hold knots well and slip through line tensioners. Other thin guylines have…
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ZPacks Tyvek Groundsheet
While not the lightest material for a groundsheet, Tyvek offers durability that can’t be matched by mylar, polycryo, or DCF. If saving money and maximizing longevity are important to you,…
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ZPacks Flat Groundsheet (DCF)
If you want to save as much weight as possible but still have a groundsheet/shelter footprint that’s more durable than polycryo or mylar, consider the ZPacks Flat DCF groundsheet. We…
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ZPacks Duplex Tent
One of the iconic classics in ultrailght backpacking tents, the Duplex is still one of the lightest 2P tents available. Some skill is required to optimize tension on the guylines…
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ZPacks Free Duo Tent
The freestanding version of the Duplex, the Free Duo offers more headroom, better stability in wind, and is easy to pitch.
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ZPacks Triplex Tent
Like the Duplex, but bigger. Also less stable in wind. This is not the best choice to weather a storm above the treeline, but is one of the lightest 3P…
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ZPacks Flat Tarp
One of the lightest tarps for its size ever produced, the ZPacks Flat Tarp offers flexible pitching configurations, micro Lineloc tensioners, and the light weight and non-water-absorbing Dyneema Composite Fabrics.
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ZPacks Altaplex Tent
The Altaplex is similar to the Plexamid, but larger – it’s a better option than the Plexamid for taller hikers.
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ZPacks Arc Scout Backpack
If you have a short torso, it’s hard to fit into most ultralight packs. The ZPacks Arc Scout addresses this issue, while still retaining the functional comfort of the Arc…
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ZPacks Arc Blast Backpack
A smaller-volume ZPacks’ Arc-series pack, unique for its curved frame that keeps the pack away from your back for better air movement and less sweating. The ZPacks Arc Blast pack…
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ZPacks Arc Haul Backpack
One of the larger volume ZPacks’ Arc-series pack, unique for its curved frame that keeps the pack away from your back for better air movement and less sweating.
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ZPacks Arc Haul Zip Backpack
Unique for its zippered front-loading panel to give you fast access to gear anywhere in your pack. This allows you to pack for optimal weight distribution rather than optimum accessibility.
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ZPacks Nero Backpack
A frameless pack for those with ultralight gear kits. Skilled AT/PCT thru-hikers can use this pack, but for the rest of us, it’s best for shorter trips.
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