Lightweight, practical, and thoughtfully designed, these ultralight backpacking items simplify common camp tasks and make life on the trail easier without adding extra weight.
This year, I had a chance to test quite a few backpacking gear items for reviews. These are the products that I liked the best and will continue to use for future trips.
There are many approaches to backpacking gear checklists – and most contain extra gear that can weigh down a backpack. This is my minimalist approach to what I take on three-season trips.
The REI Flash 55 is a budget-friendly backpack that manages to be both lightweight and feature-rich, with multiple size options and an adjustable torso length for a more customized fit.
A backpack will be one of the most important purchases you make since it is what you use to carry all of your gear, ideally in well-balanced comfort.
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