Gear
Backpacking Light offers in-depth gear reviews and gear guides, a used gear swap, a curated gear shop of recommended lightweight backpacking gear, shopping and research tools, and more.
You can also use the Gear Finder to search for gear on sale, and browse gear-related content by Brand or Gear Type.
Featured Gear Reviews
Atom Packs Nanu X25 Review
This First Looks review of the Atom Packs Nanu X25 examines the standout features and multi-use potential of a durable and aesthetically-pleasing daypack.
Zpacks Free Duo Tent Review
In this Zpacks Free Duo Tent review, we dive into its pros (freestanding, Dyneema Composite Fabric) and its cons (low livability, poor storm performance).
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review (Update)
The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 tent is an ultralight (20.4 oz / 578 g) two-person, side-entry, double-door, double-vestibule single-wall Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF) trekking pole-supported shelter.
Featured Gear Guides
Publisher’s Gear Guide
Backpacking Light owner, founder, and publisher Ryan Jordan's commentary on the hiking, camping, and backpacking gear he's been using this year.
Staff Picks 2021
Each year, our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used this year - our infamous Staff Picks!
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.
Recent Member Gear Reviews
Recent Gear Swap Listings
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Today's Gear Deals
Backcountry Memorial Day Sale
Memorial Day Sale: Save Up to 50% Off on Gear & Apparel at Backcountry.com! 5/21 - 5/31.
On Sale Right Now at ZPacks
This link goes to the ZPacks Bargain Bin, which includes products with discounted pricing because of overstock, cosmetic blemishes, discontinued styles and colors, and more.
New Arrivals at Hyperlite Mountain Gear
This deal links to a list of the latest gear added to the Hyperlite Mountain Gear shop. Hyperlite Mountain Gear is one of the premium manufacturers of packs and shelters made with Dyneema Composite Fabrics. In addition, the brand curates a collection of third-party branded gear that represents some of the most popular items used by the lightweight backpacking community.
Enlightened Equipment Warehouse
This deal links to the Enlightened Equipment Warehouse, where you can find both overstocks and "scratch-and-dent" deals (lightly used, or gear with cosmetic blemishes). This is a great way to get high quality EE gear and apparel at 10-20% discounts.
