Lightweight Gear
Lightweight Backpacking became popular in the 1990s when people realised that you don't have to carry massive loads to have all the gear that you need.
This site is dedicated to that philosophy and the gear needed to follow it. LightweightGear.co.uk lists lightweight and ultralight backpacking, camping, mountain marathon, and adventure racing gear for sale in the UK.
We've tried to include as many alternatives for each bit of kit as possible as it may be that you need a backpack for a mountain marathon, or a two-week hike.
Finally, we list the cheapest internet stockist based in the UK for each item, to make it easy for you to purchase that perfect, lightweight item.
These gear lists should be used as a reference and a starting point for you. If you really want to go lightweight (and especially for those pursuing ultralight) you have to adopt that mentality. For example, do you really need that wash kit if you are only going for 1 night?