Ultralight gear database

Every gram worth carrying, weighed and ready to pack.

A curated directory of ultralight and cottage-brand backpacking gear — compare by real weight and price, then build a complete kit.

— pieces — brands real weights, sourced & labeled

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The Big 3

Pack, shelter, and sleep are where ultralight is won or lost. Start here — top-rated pick shown for each.

Featured kits

Field guides

All guides →

Guide · 5 min What Is Base Weight? The one number that defines an ultralight kit — and how to lower yours. Guide · 6 min The Big 3 Pack, shelter, and sleep — where ultralight is won or lost. Guide · 7 min Your First Sub-10-lb Kit A complete beginner kit, system by system, with real gear. Best of Best-of gear lists Tents, quilts, packs and more — ranked by real weight and price.

Build your pack.

Add gear as you browse and track base weight, total weight, and cost in real time — with a coverage checklist so you never forget the essentials.

On sale Metric

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Featured Kits

Curated loadouts from hiker personas — browse a full kit, then add any piece to your own pack. Illustrative setups, not affiliated with any real individual.

Compare gear

Side by side, spec for spec. The lightest weight, lowest price, and top rating in each row are highlighted. Rows that only some items have (like volume or torso length) show a “—” where they don’t apply.