Nine pounds of backpacking gear is all a hiker needs to be safe and warm. So, if you want to reduce pack weight without reducing comfort, look no further! The hiking gear in this guide is suitable for all 3-season conditions on trips around the world, from Alaska, to Patagonia, to Utah. Simply put, it’s better backpacking gear.
From tents and packs to puffy and rain jackets, these are the 20 best pieces of ultralight equipment stocked at REI Co-op.
Here we catalog our favorite new ultralight gear releases focusing on tents, packs, and sleep systems, with frequent updates all year long.
For high-milage trips, use this fastpacking super ultralight gear list weighing just 5 lbs. Hike faster, lighter, and more efficiently.
This 3 lb ultralight day hiking gear list is designed to provide everything you need on the trail. This is exactly what to pack for hiking.
This first-of-its-kind sustainable backpacking gear list makes an eco-friendly recommendation for every item required for hiking.
Smarter, lighter, better. Our staff picked the best backpacking gear of 2023. Upgrade your kit for a better experience on the trail.
This guide will help you prepare for the rigors of backpacking in Alaska with optimal ultralight gear, food, and techniques.
This is the lightest, warmest, most protective winter backpacking gear. Check out our staff picks to upgrade your cold-weather gear today.
Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday, or a treat-yourself, we’ve got you covered with 40 backpacking and hiking gift ideas from REI Co-op.
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