In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Ultralight backpacks have so many great uses. Use one to pack your gear for a weekend hiking in the woods or to take extra clothes with you to the gym. They make great travel bags, too. If you’ve been thinking about getting one, you’re in luck. We researched some of the best options out there to put together our ultralight backpack reviews. Before we get into our top picks, let’s take a look at some of the key things to consider when shopping.
Waterproof: Some of these bags are truly waterproof which is perfect if you want something to use outdoors. A lot of these packs are actually water resistant which doesn’t provide the same amount of protection but is good for most situations.
Size: These measurements are the dimensions of the bag when open, unfolded, and unfilled. A lot of these packs actually fold up small enough to fit inside a small pouch but that doesn’t give you a lot of information about the actual size of the bag.
Color Options: A lot of these packs are only available in basic colors like black, gray, and navy blue. That said, there are a lot of great options if you’re looking for something bright and colorful, too.
Frame: Of our top picks, 2 of them have frames. Frames are really important when it comes to extended outdoor travel when you’re carrying everything you need in your pack. They provide more structure and make it much easier to find what you need.
Weight: This is the weight of the pack with nothing in it and, believe it or not, some of them are insanely lightweight. The heaviest pack we included weighs a little under 5 pounds while the lightest is only 7.5 ounces.
Capacity: Capacity is measured in liters. Basically, this number tells you how many 1-liter bottles of water should fit inside the pack. It’s not an exact measurement but it doesn’t give you some idea of what you’ll be able to carry.
Now that you know what to look for, let’s move into our reviews. If you’re in a hurry, start right at the beginning with our top and budget picks. That’s the best way to get some idea of the range that’s available though you should stick around if you have time. All of these designs are unique and you never know which one will work out for you. So, what is the best ultralight backpack? Let’s find out!
Jennifer Trimbee
Expert Researcher and Writer
Jennifer Trimbee, a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped, is an expert writer with many years of experience. Jennifer writes about technology, sports, outdoor, and gear products.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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