Top 10 Ways to go Ultralight when Backpacking
Posted by Mark Richardson on May 08, 2025
In order to make the right decision about what gear to take on a trip, it's imperative that you weigh everything and record it. That not only lets you know which of your two bits of similar gear are the lightest, but it also enables you to track your total pack weight as you swap in and out different pieces of gear. If you know your way around a spreadsheet — even better, because adding up a
…
The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Backpacking Quilts
Posted by Danny Pearson on Apr 25, 2022
Backpacking quilts are rapidly increasing in popularity especially amongst lightweight backpackers. So, what is a backpacking quilt?
Essentially, it’s half a sleeping bag with no bottom layer (although there might be a footbox) and in most cases no zip or hood. The down in a sleeping bag gets compressed underneath you so do you really need it?
So why would you choose a quilt over a sleep
…