#ultralight

A genuinely ultralight stove with fast boil times and a reliable piezo igniter — great value for solo backpackers.

A genuinely ultralight packable rain jacket that delivers solid waterproofing for day hikes, festivals, and travel at an AliExpress price that's hard to beat.

The 3F UL Gear LanShan 1 is the best ultralight solo tent you can buy for under $100 — a genuine gram-counter's shelter with real-world 3-season performance that outperforms most Western alternatives at three times the price.

The 3F UL Gear LanShan 1 wins for solo ultralight thru-hikers who carry trekking poles and want the best weight-to-price ratio available. The Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 wins for couples or solo campers who want a freestanding, condensation-managed shelter with more interior room — and don't want the setup learning curve.