Best for 20 35 lb loads.
Best light backpack.
The 2400 southwest pack has an exceptional strength to weight ratio making it one of the lightest most durable backpacks on the market.
Best budget ultralight backpack.
Best lightweight backpack for travel.
The 12 best ultralight backpacking packs.
Hyperlight gossamer osprey granite swd mld zpacks katabatic ula and more.
Sea to summit hydraulic 35.
Best ultralight bag for thru hikers.
The best ultralight backpacking packs for thru hiking.
Best for 15 25 lb loads.
The ultra roomy triplex is one of the best pieces of ultralight backpacking gear i ve ever owned even if it s too much tent for one person.
Tarptent aeon li 17 3 oz 490 grams.
They are uber light extremely customisable and comfortable as long as you keep your base weight well within the recommended range.
Zpacks arc blast 55.
Best lightweight travel backpack.
Best ultralight backpacking backpacks.
Hyperlite mountain gear southwest 2400 3400 the southwest 2400 is the pack you ll see us rocking on the trail most often.
The zpacks arc range of backpacks are easily among the contenders for best in class in ultralight multi day backpacks.
Osprey atmos 65 ag men s sizes osprey aura ag 65 women s sizes osprey aether ag 70 men s sizes and osprey ariel ag 65 women s sizes.
Best ultralight bag for thru hikers runner up.
A true ultralight backpacking pack will weigh under 2 lbs and should not weigh over 3 lbs.
These are remarkably light packs from a mainstream manufacturer weighing under 2 pounds.
When you pick up a mountain laurel design s exodus backpack for the first time it is easy to overcompensate thinking it is going to be much heavier only for you to lift the bag too easily and end up falling over on the floor.
No particular order by backside.
Gregory optic 48.
Best day hiking backpack.
Top pick for ultralight enthusiasts.
Hyperlite mountain gear southwest 2400 hmg southwest 3400 gossamer gear gorilla 40 and zpacks arc blast best heavy duty packs.
A much anticipated backpack coupling from osprey the levity and lumina hit the market this spring.
Lightweight and minimalist backpacking requirements cuben fiber dyneema nylon material.
Made from super lightweight dcf it s extremely well engineered and has held up to heavy rain howling winds and everything in between.
The southwest is our go to because it s ultralight durable and waterproof.
This pack is built from dyneema which is one of the strongest fibers in the world.
Gossamer gear gorilla 40.