7.8 lb Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 2026 Optimal Setup

Ultralight backpacking gear laid out across the forest floor

I’ve spent several years and thousands of miles on the trail earning my stripes as a backpacker, and I’m here to share my 2026 ultralight backpacking gear list with you. Because the gear you bring along can decide the fate of your backpacking trip. Believe me, I’ve overpacked and returned home a broken man enough … Read more