20 Best Ultralight Backpacking Blogs and Websites in 2024

1. Backpacking Light

Backpacking Light helps hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts overcome their barriers to living a life outside in Wild Places.
Blog backpackinglight.com
Facebook Followers 27.7KTwitter Followers 21.9KInstagram Followers 35.9K Frequency 1 post/week Domain Authority 58 Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Andrew Skurka Blog

The Andrew Skurka blog is a comprehensive guide to outdoor adventure, offering practical advice on backpacking, hiking, and gear selection. Authored by Andrew Skurka, an accomplished adventurer known for his extensive expeditions like the Great Western Loop and the Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the blog provides in-depth tutorials, gear reviews, and planning tips. Skurka, also an outdoor guide and author, shares his expertise to help both novice and experienced hikers enhance their outdoor experiences. The blog also features contributions from Katie Gerber, who offers additional insights and expertise.
Blog andrewskurka.com
Facebook Followers 25.6KTwitter Followers 9.4KInstagram Followers 32.1K Frequency 28 posts/year Domain Authority 54 Get Email Contact

3. The Ultralight Hiker

The Ultralight Hiker is a detailed and passionate blog focused on ultralight hiking, backpacking, bushwalking, and a variety of outdoor pursuits. Authored by Steve Jones, who boasts over 70 years of outdoor experience, the blog offers a wealth of practical advice, gear reviews, and personal anecdotes. Steve is supported by his wife, Della, who also contributes to the blog. Together, they have created a rich resource for those looking to embrace ultralight principles in their outdoor adventures. The blog features over 1600 posts covering a wide range of topics, from deer hunting and canoeing to innovative DIY gear solutions, reflecting Steve's lifelong dedication to exploring and enjoying the natural world.
Blog theultralighthiker.com
Facebook Followers 4.8KInstagram Followers 1.9K Frequency 3 posts/month Since Mar 2006 Domain Authority 21 Get Email Contact

4. Six Moon Designs Blog

Six Moon Designs news, updates and company info. Our goal at Six Moon Designs is to offer lightweight, high quality, affordable backpacking equipment.
Blog sixmoondesigns.com
Facebook Followers 14.2KInstagram Followers 47.1K Frequency 1 post/week Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact

5. FarOut Blog

One-stop for outdoor education, gear, and thru-hiking 101. FarOut, formerly known as Guthook Guides, is the leading creator of mobile app navigational guides for long-distance adventurers.
Blog faroutguides.com
Facebook Followers 10.3KTwitter Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 53.8K Frequency 1 post/month Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact

6. Adventure Alan

Since 1999 your source for honest & factual information on ultralight backpacking & hiking, backpacking gear, gear reviews, tips and tricks.
Blog adventurealan.com
Facebook Followers 12.7KTwitter Followers 337 Frequency 1 post/month Domain Authority 40 Get Email Contact

7. Ultralight and Comfortable

ULComfort is a site dedicated to Backpacking, photography and the art of living simply.
Blog ultralightandcomfortable.com
Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 195 Frequency 3 posts/year Domain Authority 27 Get Email Contact

8. Hilltop Packs Blog

A family owned business focused on creating ultralight and ultra-custom hiking products. We do this with a small group of amazing gear makers in our little shop in Waynesburg PA.
Blog hilltoppacks.com
Facebook Followers 7.3KTwitter Followers 71Instagram Followers 21.6K Frequency 3 posts/year Domain Authority 20 Get Email Contact

9. Aarn USA Blog

We are a small company with a passion for creating the best load carrying systems on the planet. Aarn FlowMo Bodypacks are the most efficient, comfortable, stable, practical and healthy way to carry load on the human body. They challenge traditional thinking on pack design.
Blog aarn-usa.com
Facebook Followers 412Twitter Followers 10 Frequency 2 posts/quarter Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact

10. Backpacker » Ultralight Backpacking

At Backpacker, we inspire and enable people to enjoy the outdoors by providing the most trusted and engaging information about backcountry adventure in North America.
Blog backpacker.com
Facebook Followers 493.2KTwitter Followers 212KInstagram Followers 569.5K Domain Authority 76 Get Email Contact

11. Therm-a-Rest Blog » Ultralight Backpacking

This section features articles on Ultralight Backpacking. Therm-a-Rest invented the very first self-inflating camping mattress in 1972. Since then, we've earned a reputation for unrivaled quality, innovation and customer service, providing the latest outdoor comfort solutions for everyone from die hard ounce-counters, to road-tripping fun hogs.
Blog thermarest.com
Facebook Followers 39.8KTwitter Followers 20.6KInstagram Followers 171.5K Domain Authority 54 Get Email Contact

12. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Blog

Your guide to ultralight adventures - stories from the field, packing tips, how tos, tips, and expedition chronicles. We build the best ultralight backcountry gear in the world. Hyperlite Mountain Gear manufactures 100% American-made ultralight packs, shelters and accessories that are exactly what outdoor adventurers need and nothing more.
Blog hyperlitemountaingear.com
Facebook Followers 103.4KTwitter Followers 5.1KInstagram Followers 177K Frequency 8 posts/year Domain Authority 50 Get Email Contact

13. The Packable Life

Hello, world. I'm Noel Krasomil, the guy behind The Packable Life. I created The Packable Life to inspire others to travel, hike, and blog with purpose - to grow stronger, more focused, and more inspired every day on the road. I want to challenge you to pack lighter, travel longer, hike farther, and blog smarter.
Blog thepackablelife.com
Facebook Followers 217Twitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 543 Frequency 5 posts/year Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact

14. Vargo Outdoors Blog

From small beginnings come great things. What started as a seed planted in an adventurer's mind turned into a company that creates, innovates, and delivers lightweight, durable, and cutting-edge gear for outdoor enthusiasts around the world.
Blog vargooutdoors.com
Facebook Followers 4.5KTwitter Followers 2KInstagram Followers 30.8K Domain Authority 45 Get Email Contact

15. SectionHiker » Ultralight Backpacking

Philip Werner, author of Sectionhiker.com, is an outdoor writer, guide and educator. Promote lightweight hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering so that people of all ages can hike safely, comfortably and mindfully.
Blog sectionhiker.com
Facebook Followers 19.9KInstagram Followers 1.8K Frequency 2 posts/year Domain Authority 57 Get Email Contact

16. SWD Backpacks Blog

Custom ultralight backpacks handmade in Michigan. We strive to make gear that is not only ultralight, but also versatile, high quality, and durable. Everything we make is handmade by us here in Michigan and we use only the highest quality materials available today.
Blog swdbackpacks.com
Facebook Followers 3.7KInstagram Followers 25.4K Domain Authority 27 Get Email Contact

17. Backcountry Foodie Blog

Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent section and thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, Colorado Trail and the Condor Trail.
Blog backcountryfoodie.com
Facebook Followers 7.3KInstagram Followers 19.5K Domain Authority 21 Get Email Contact

18. Ultra-lightweight Hiking and Backpacking

I walked from land's end to john o'groats starting on 5 april 2009 and finished on 13 june 2009, raising over £4,000 for ms research and relief fund in the process. I posted to this blog every day. I am now planning to walk from chepstow to berwick-upon-tweed in 2018. Just one life: live it
Blog litehikersblog.blogspot.com
Since May 2007 Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact

19. Ultralight Hiker Blog

Covers everything from hiking advice, news, hiking gear lists, ultralight backpacking dry bags and stuff sacks, dyneema products, sawyer water filtration, hiking food, cooking and quilts and more.
Blog ultralighthiker.com.au
Facebook Followers 1.8KInstagram Followers 3.6K Frequency 2 posts/year Domain Authority 16 Get Email Contact

20. PBD Ultralight Blog

PBD Ultralight Trailpack News and Blog. Packback Designs is a small company in Scottsdale, Arizona started by a group of avid hikers wanting something more than the big box stores could offer. Simple 'Ultralight' backpacking / hiking products in a wide range of colors, but at a reasonable price. We design all our products 'on trail' after a lot of testing, then create gear for you based upon what 'just' plain works.
Blog pbd-ultralight.myshopify.com
Domain Authority 6 Get Email Contact