Thursday, January 15, 2026

BACKPACKING

Real-World Gear Reviews from the Dirt, Not the Desk
This is your hub for everything related to backpacking on Ultralight Nerd! Whether you’re prepping for a thru-hike, dialing in your weekend loadout, or just nerding out on the latest ultralight gear: you’ll find it all here.

LATEST BACKPACKING POSTS

Hyperlite Versa Review: Ultralight Camera Carry for Mirrorless Landscape Photographers

Three years ago I bought the Hyperlite Versa and since then, it’s been a constant companion on every trip; deserts, tropics, alpine ridgelines, coastal...

Ultralight Methods to Protect Your Camera Gear from Moisture Buildup: Landscape Photography Tips

When you're deep in the tropics with salt spray, humidity, and sideways rain hammering the coastline, preventative maintenance is required for protecting your camera...

MLD SUPERLIGHT SOLO BIVY Review: Ultralight Simplicity With Serious Versatility

The Mountain Laurel Designs (MLD) Superlight Solo Bivy isn’t something I carry on every trip, but I bring it far more often than I...

Six Moon Designs Silver Shadow Carbon Trekking Umbrella Review

Sunday Afternoons Charter Hat Review: Reliable Sun Hat for Open Terrain

Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO 2P Tent Review: Ultralight Comfort for One, Tight Quarters for Two

My Favorite Ultralight Mug: GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug – LONG TERM REVIEW

BUDGET Ultralight Backingpacking Stove Setup: TOAKS 750ml Pot + BRS 3000T REVIEW

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55L Review: Five Years with One Pack

PACK LINERS vs RAIN COVERS: Waterproof your Pack

Ultralight Camera Carry: Hyperlite Versa & F-Stop ICU Review

SEA to SUMMIT ALTO TR1: Ultralight 1 Person Tent REVIEW

ThermoWorks ThermoDrop Review: Ultralight Data for Smarter Gear Choices

ZPACKS DUPLEXL | Ultralight 2 Person Tent: Full Review

ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING GEAR LIST for 2025

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