In 2026, lightweight backpacking is more mainstream than ever. Where slashing pack weight used to be the realm of toothbrush-cutting die-hards, advances in fabrics, design, and technology have made it ...

April 2026: Our top ultralight backpacking tent overall is the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 for its one-pound weight, relative spaciousness, and storm-worthiness. Our ultralight value pick is the well-designed ...