Ultralight gear for hiking is having a major moment and for the most part, I’m here for it. When I'm backpacking, my Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack, Sea to Summit Ember II Down 35 ...
But my ultralight backpacking gear is easy, reliable, and the more I watched my friends struggle with their elaborate setups, the more I felt like ultralight is the way to go no matter what style ...
But it flew off the shelves, and Gossamer Gear ended up making it a permanent part of their offerings. Among backpacking tents, even ultralight tents, the design of the Gossamer Gear Whisper stands ...
Is 4 lbs too heavy for a backpacking tent? Generally, backpackers aim for lightweight gear to minimise the strain on their backs during long hikes. A tent weighing 4 lbs (approximately 1.8 kg ...