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
Bedrock Cairn Sandals Review
This review of the Bedrock Cairn Sandals examines footwear for hiking in sandals that is comfortable, secure, and grippy in dry, loose conditions.
Tarptent Dipole Li Review
The Tarptent Dipole 1 Li and 2 Li are rectangular DCF trekking pole tents with carbon end struts to boost interior volume and stability, and a four-stake footprint that eliminates the need for apex guyline tie-outs in mild weather.
Waymark Gear Lite 50L Backpack Review
The Waymark Gear Lite 50L backpack features a unique shoulder-strap attachment system and several fit-related features that might appeal to larger users.
Featured Gear Guides
BatteryBench Tests of Nitecore and Anker Portable Battery Chargers
Anker Powercore PD 10000 and PD 20000 and Nitecore NB10000 and NB20000 carbon fiber portable battery chargers are put through the BatteryBench testing protocol.
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!
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.
