๐ ๐ค Best ultralight backpacking gear on a budget ๐๏ธ๐๐ฅพ I use
Specific essential tips for ultralight backpacking gear on a budget will be useful if you want to lighten your outdoor gear.ย
Why buy often unnecessarily expensive equipment even if its quality is excellent, when in the price/performance ratio wins cheap backpacking gearย from China bought on aliexpress.com, ebay.com, Decathlon or even or made with your own hands?
Iโm not saying I am not buying more expensive equipment, but it always depends on the specific product and the purpose of its use. Itโs best to exploreย the whole market,ย find out all the options and then make best decision but if you donโt want to spend a lot of time on it, this article is just for you!
I have personally tried and weighed all the tips listed below. If you want to support this website or if the article helped you and the informations were useful I will be glad if you will buy it directly through the affiliate link.
Cool โultralightโ backpacking or bike packing are relatively mainstream trends nowadays.
And as it is with such trends, everyone is trying to ride the wave and make some money on it (including me).
LIST of ULTRALIGHT backpacking gear on a budget ๐
442 g
weigth smaller size (M)
80 $
price from
I bought the Aegismax ultralight sleeping bag after considering that I would actually use a summer lightweight sleeping bag more than a three-season one โ I travel south most often, more events over the summer, sleeping in sheltersโฆ And even in the winter when sleeping in a heated cabin youโll use it too.
- I definitely recommend buying the longest version so that you can comfortably hide your head.
- At borderline temperatures, the quality of the insulation underneath matters a lot.
- The stuff sack weighs 25g.
560 g
weigth
88 $
price
The optimal option if you prefer to move fast n light, withย with the bare essentials, primarily designed for multi-day trailrunning and fastpacking.
- Dimensions: 45 ร 30 ร 15 cm.
Thanks to the roll-up closure with elasticated pockets on the front and sides, you can achieve a variable volume of 20 โ 30l. - Available in 4 colours โ blue, green, black and grey.
850 g
weigth
60 $
price
Iโve had a 3F UL Gear ultralight backpack for a few years now and I think itโs the best value for money you can get at the moment.
- A backpack designed specifically for ultralight backpacking. It has everything a backpack should have.
- Huge hip pockets, straps for attaching a car mattress at the back, large mesh pocket for wet items, large side pockets ideal for 2 bottles.
- New upgraded versions are also now available.
141 g
weigth with bigger battery 18650
23 $
price
I bought the Sofirn SP40 headlamp more as a work or bike headlamp, as it has a longer life and more power than my half-light Fenix HM51R. However, itโs definitely also an excellent alternative to similar types of headlamps that you can buy for at least triple the price at your local store.
- Two battery sizes can be used (larger 18650 and smaller 18350).
- Magnet on the end, micro USB power supply, clip to attach to belt
- The disadvantage is the absence of red light.
62 g
weigth
14 $
price
For me the best option of this type of bottle ๐ผ. Thanks to the larger volume of 600ml, the running bottle (soft flask) fits just right in the chest pocket of a running backpack ๐ and you donโt even have to fill it that often.๐
The extended hose has the advantage that you donโt have to hold the bottle while drinking, you just have to bend down and also you can use it for showering orย rinsing as a โminiโ shower or bidet when you donโt have better option.๐ก
Combined with a 2L collapsible bag that has an opening like a traditional plastic bottle and a Sawyer water filter, this is a must have combo for any extended trek with a running pack or multi-day fastpacking. ๐ชแฏ๐๐ปโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ
26 g
weigth
13 $
price
The BRSโ3000T ๐ฅ is an ultralight gas stove weighing just 26โฏg, ideal for ultralight backpacking or bikeโpacking. Despite its featherโweight build, it delivers powerful performance: up to 2700โฏW, with the ability to boil 1โฏlitre of water in under 3 minutes.
It features a stable flame with precise control, so you can adjust between simmer and full power. Built from a durable titanium and aluminum hybrid, it offers strength without bulk. Comes with a handy protective pouch for easy transport.
Specifications:
Weight: 26โฏg
Dimensions (unfolded): 85 ร 68.5 mm
Dimensions (folded): 37 ร 52 mm
Materials: Titanium + Aluminum
Power: 2700โฏW
Fuel consumption: approx. 140โฏg/h
Fuel type: Butane / Propane
14 g
weigth
5.7 $
price
An ultralight titanium windscreen designed for outdoor cooking. Protects the flame from wind, boosts cooking efficiency, and saves fuel. Made from titanium, this windscreen is extremely lightweight, strong, and resistant to high temperatures and corrosion.
This model offers similar quality and build as the TOAKS windscreen โ but at nearly oneโthird of the price. Comes with a practical storage pouch.
112 g
weigth
20 $
price
Ultralight titanium mug. Made from durable titanium that is lightweight, strong, and does not affect the taste of drinks or food. The mug features foldable handles, a lid with a handle and three steam holes. Comes with a mesh storage bag.
I chose the 650โฏml capacity for its versatility. Itโs just right when cooking for one person, yet still compact enough to be used as a regular mug.
Available sizes:
300 ml โ 73 ร 80 mm, 75 g
350 ml โ 76 ร 85 mm, 84 g
450 ml โ 98 ร 85 mm, 90 g
550 ml โ 80 ร 100 mm, 106 g
650 ml โ 96 ร 100 mm, 112 g
750 ml โ 110 ร 97 mm, 121 g
20 g
weigth
2 - 7 $
price
Very lightweight, durable and for unbeatable price!ย
I managed to get it for only 2 $ thanks to shopping in a set (hot picks) โ you have to buy at least 3 items for any price. #hobohack
You can buy it for 7 $, which is also not a bad deal.
If you want a spoon and not a spork (spoon-fork) you have to choose the version WSTT โ 110.
The length of the spoon is 20,5cm.
32 g
weigth
10 $
price
The ideal helper for smoothing out marks and digging a hole after a job that canโt go wrong. The thickness of the material is sufficient and the price is half the priceย as in your local store.
94 g
weigth
4,6 $
price
This Wide ultralight ground Mat Camping Aluminum Sleeping Foam Mat 200 X 150 cm / 6.56 X 4.9Ft Insulating Thermal Double-sided Tent Pad ๐๏ธ has a wide range of applications:
- as an ultralight sleeping pad in summer instead of Tyvek (pad) and classic camping mat, as it combines their advantages (sufficient width + cushioning)
- as a hammock mat to prevent the cold from underneath
- to improve thermal comfort during winter adventures, you can use it in combination with a regular camping foam mat
7 g
weigth of 1 pcs
0.4 $
price for 1 pcs
Ideal for flying with hand luggage only.
10 g
weigth
0.6 $
price
Ideal for fuel (alcohol) for an ultralight can cooker, as it fits nicely into the pot with the cooker.
GSI Mini silicon compact scraper for dishwashing
16 g
weigth
7 $
price
Thanks to this gadget, you will save a lot of water for washing pots and other dishes. It is also ideal for the campervan. The spatula is small, about half the size of your palm.
16 g
weigth
2 $
price
This tool is really worth having on your keychain. You always have a sharp object by hand, for example for opening packages, and it is also the ideal โknifeโ for the plane โ tried and tested without problems.
IKEA RรCKLA folding bag
171 g
weigth
6.3 $
price
Ideal as a spare bag, a shopping bag for food and various unexpected occasions when you need to pick up more stuff. Zipper closure, 20L capacity (or larger 55L version).
More suitable for bikepacking and classic travel
