Before I dissect the best luxury items, let’s talk first about the essentials! A lightweight backpacking tent, sleeping bag and pad, stove, and water filtration system are all necessities; survival ...

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Although a great backpacking tent, it was also one of the heavier options on our list, so the ultralight crowd might turn ...

and the Ordos 2 is also lightweight and packable enough to bring with you when you're travelling light. We've reviewed some better-quality and more durable backpacking tents, but they came at a ...