Trail Lab – Ultralight Guides
A practical guide to choosing the right stuff sack for ultralight backpacking—materials, sizes, shapes, and how to build a simple, reliable storage system.
A clean, practical 3-season ultralight backpacking checklist covering sleep system, shelter, food storage, organization, and essentials—built around real gear used on the trail.
A practical comparison of DCF, Silnylon, and Nylon—how each fabric performs on the trail, where it excels, and which one makes sense for your ultralight packing system.
A complete guide to building an efficient ultralight packing system using stuff sacks, packing pods, pouches, pack liners, and external storage. Learn how to pack faster, carry less, and keep your gear dry and organized.
A practical, field-tested comparison of Polycro, Tyvek, and Silnylon groundsheets. Learn their strengths, weaknesses, and why Polycro is the top ultralight choice for long-distance hikers.
