Gear Shop

"A unique assortment of ultralight and lightweight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear of exceptional quality and performance..."

New in the Gear Shop

Backpacking Light Pack Liners - 3-Pack
Reg: $5.99
Member: $5.39

Ultimate Survival Technologies Sparkie Firestarter
Reg: $15.69
Member: $14.91

Backpacking Light STIX Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Reg: $99.99
Member: $89.99

Zia Fabrications Titanium Grill
Reg: $69.99
Member: $66.49

Backpacking Light Wilderness Skills I - Introduction to Packrafting (WS1-IPR)
Reg: $349
Member: $349.00

T's Side B Alcohol Stove Combo
Reg: $29.99
Member: $28.49

Backpacking Light Wilderness Skills II - Whitewater Packrafting (WS2-WWP)
Reg: $349
Member: $349.00

Zelph's Stoveworks SS Starlyte Ultralyte Alcohol Stove
Reg: $24.99
Member: $23.74

Recent Stock

To see gear we've recently re-stocked, view Backpacking Light's stock status page.

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About Our Catalog

Our philosophy for product sourcing is very simple: to feature backpacking gear that has the highest performance-to-weight ratio available.

Many of our products are exclusive to BackpackingLight.com. We work closely with cottage industry manufacturers to develop custom ultralight backpacking gear that you won't find anywhere else.

The backpacking gear in this catalog is intended for a very small niche audience: some call it the lunatic fringe of ultralight hikers, backpackers, adventure racers, and alpinists. These folks don't cut the handle off their toothbrush. They simply leave it home. You know who you are. Surprisingly, much of this gear appeals to most hikers and backpackers as well - not just the lunatic fringe anymore!

We use a systems approach to merchandising our ultralight backpacking gear. Consequently, our catalog is organized in sections that comprise products that fit together as part of an integrated system. In addition to the integration of individual products within a system, please take the time to consider the cross-integration of products between systems and how they relate to each other. This cross-integration is most apparent in the shelter-sleep-clothing system categories.

Please check frequently, as we continue to add new products.