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Ultralight Backpacks

Long-distance hikers prioritizing low base weight and efficient trail access. We selected these ten ultralight backpacks around low pack weight, roll-top or simplified access, and efficient external pockets. Start with the problem you want your next bag to solve, then open any review for the full evidence-led breakdown.

10 review-led picks

Our shortlist

Meet the ultralight backpacks

Open a review to see the pain points, customer-feedback themes, and practical reasons each bag made this list.

  1. Pick 1

    Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Ultralight Backpack

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  2. Pick 2

    Granite Gear Crown3 60L Backpack

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  3. Pick 3

    Osprey Exos 58 Lightweight Backpacking Pack

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  4. Pick 4

    Gregory Focal 58 Lightweight Backpacking Pack

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  5. Pick 5

    Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Ultralight Backpack

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  6. Pick 6

    Naturehike Rock 2.0 60L Lightweight Backpack

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  7. Pick 7

    3F UL Gear Qi Dian Pro 46+10L Ultralight Backpack

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  8. Pick 8

    3F UL Gear Tutor 30+10L Ultralight Backpack

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  9. Pick 9

    windhike 3F UL Gear 56L Pro Dyneema Backpack

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  10. Pick 10

    IX INOXTO 40–50L X-PAC Lightweight Hiking Backpack

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