We connect you to the best shoulder strap pocket for backpack phone and accessory storage to use while hiking and backpacking

What makes the best backpacking pillow is (1) ultralight, (2) comfortable, (3) mass user-approved. These ultralight pillows are top tier!

We will help you choose the most effective hiking water bottle for your ultralight backpacking needs. Hard and soft-sided options.

We will help you choose the best headlamp for hiking and backpacking, with a focus on ultralight headlamps with high power/weight ratios.

The best hiking socks to use with trail running shoes aren’t hiking socks at all! Use running socks. They’re thinner, cooler, and dry faster.

Find the statistically optimal merino wool leggings for your next trip. We cover fabric blends, temp ranges, base layering, pros and cons.

This round-up of ultralight puffy jackets is the lightest on the internet, averaging just 10.2 oz per garment, and conservatively 30% less than competing buyer’s guides. Perfect for hiking and backpacking.

An ultralight 0 degree quilt is the best way to stay warm in sub-freezing temps, and offers the highest warmth to weight ratio.

A winter sleeping pad for backpacking should have an extremely high R-Value to weight ratio. The warmest and most lightweight mat is best.

For the best ultralight backpacking water filter, here’s how to choose between Sawyer Squeeze vs Katadyn BeFree vs Platypus Quickdraw.