Additionally you can check the links in Map of shops, where we welcome everyone to add the location of good outdoor shops worldwide.
Theory and inspiration
- Andrew Skurka
Lightweight backpacker and heavyweight adventurer. - Adventure Alan
Personal description on how Alan and his son went from heavypackers to lightpackers. - Backpacking Lightweight
Lots of contents on this site on many aspects of lightweigt backpacking. - Blogpackinglight
Gear reviews and modification on light tents from an energetic enthusiast. - The Bearable Lightness
Gustav Boström from Sweden, a founding member of Nordic Lightpacking. - Chris Townsend
Very experienced long distance hiker, gear tester, writer, photographer and journalist. - Hiking in Finland
Hendrik Morkels is a founding member of Nordic Lightpacking. Lots of interviews with people in the lightweight community. - Jim Wood’s Basecamp
Lots of interesting stuff on silnylon and waterproofing, among other things. - Joe's Ultralight Backpacking
Personal journey into ultralight backpacking. - Mark Verber Outdoors
Very valuable info on many things regarding backpacking and quite a bit of ultralight. - Nielsen Brown Outdoors
Rogers Brown's site. Roger is an Australian living in Denmark and a founding member of Nordic Lightpacking. - Nordic Lightpacking
A central clearinghouse for lightweight backpacking in northern Europe. - Patagonian Dreams
Backpacking adventures of a Belgian couple. Lots of wonderful photographs. - Ray Jardine Adventure Page
Few people have had more influence on modern lightweight backpacking than the author of Beyong Backpacking/Trail Wise. - Roaming DialsRoman Dial, leading proponent of packrafting and lightweight backing in Alaska
- Ryan Jordan's Backcountry
Ryan Jordan is the driving force behind Backpackinglight.com. - Southwest Ultralight Backpacking
Will Rietvield and Janet Reichls page. Both extensive contributors to Backpackinglight.com. - Thunder in the night
Joe Newton, a Brit living in Norway, is a founding member of Nordic Lightpacking.
Do it yourself
- Anders gör det själv
Great Swedish site for MYOG enthusiasts. - Extrem Textil
Good source for some lightweight fabrics - Pennine Outdoor
Good source for some lightweight fabrics - Point North
Good source for some lightweight fabrics. - Thru-Hiker
Excellent source for lightweight fabrics. A lot of interesting articles on how to sew ultralight things as well. - Wings
The Homemade Stoves Archives. Loads of instructions for, yes, homemade stoves.
Communities
- BackpackingLight.com
The leading site and powerhouse for the ultralight community, particulary in the US. Costs money but worth it. - Backpackinglight.co.uk
British site with lots of articles and gear. - Bushwalking Australia
In FAQ there are tons of info from Roger Caffin, frequent contributor at Backpackinglight.com. - Utsidan
Leading Swedish community for outdoor activities cooperating with Fjaderlatt.
Web shops with a lot of light gear
- Backpacking Light UK
Försäljning av lätta friluftsprylar on-line från Storbritannien. - Litepac
Swedish online store specialising in multisport gear. - Trekking Lite Store
German shop with such brands as Gossamer Gear, Tarptent, Zpacks and Mountain Laurel Designs. - Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Specializes in lightweight gear. Very wide range of gear.
Manufacturers of (mostly) light gear
- Antigravity Gear
Small company with lots of light stuff. Interesting stoves. - Big Agnes
Small company that specialises in tents, sleeping bags and pads. - Bozeman Mountain Works
Small company specialising in light gear, sold by Backpackinglight.com - Brasslite
Light alcohol stoves. - GoLite
Leading producer and proponent of lightweight gear. Excellent backpacks. - Gossamer Gear
Small company specialising in ultralight gear, particularly packs and shelters. - Hike-Lite
British company specialising in lightweight gear. - Inov8
Light and innovative trail runners and boots. - Integral Designs
Kanadensiskt företag med en del verkligt lätta produkter. - Jacks R Better
Quilts and hammocks. Wearable quilts. - Montane
Light clothing. - MontBell
Japanese company with light clothing and sleeping bags. - Mountain Laurel Designs
Small company specilising in light shelters and packs. - Nunatak
Small company specilising in ultralight quilts and sleeping bags. - OMM
Light clothing and packs for mountain runners. - PHD Mountain Software
Specilises in light down gear. - Rainshield
Light and seriously affordable raingear. - Six Moon Designs
Small company specialising in ultralight packs and shelters. - Tarptent
Specialising in, yes, tarptents. - ULA Equipment
Specialising in light packs. - Western Mountaineering
Leading manufacturer of light down gear. Also heavier stuff.
