Perfect for the summer rain. Nice and light for warmer rains, and the zipper gives more room for a longer stride and some extra circulation.

– Jennifer S., ★★★★★

 

When the rain begins to fall and the trail becomes a river, our Dyneema® Composite Fabric Rain Kilt offers a unique solution that keeps you dry while providing ample ventilation in warm weather storms. A great option for ultralight waist to knee rain protection, the DCF Rain Kilt works great when combined with our Vertice Rain Jacket or Groundsheet Poncho. Also available in a Waterproof Breathable Material version.

If you're not into a kilt but still into staying dry, Check out the rest of our Rain Gear.

This tape is made from the same Ventum nylon material as our sleeping bags, wind shell jackets, down jackets, down booties, and down hoods. It is perfect for making matching repairs to your nylon gear items if you get a little puncture or tear.

Nylon frays around the edges, so cut a piece the size you need and gently singe the edges with a lighter before use. Peel the paper backing and stick it smooth. Your quick and easy repair will be a fairly permanent fix.

 

 

The Victorinox Classic Swiss Army Knife is the perfect backpacking multi-tool at a minimal weight. It has a blade, functional scissors, a handy mini screwdriver, and nail file. A toothpick and tweezers are inserted in the sides.

This knife is either cobalt blue or red with the Zpacks crest on one side, and the Victorinox logo on the other side.

If you are flying for your trip and can't carry on a knife, check out the Zpacks Flight Scissors.

NRS HydroSkin® Gloves are perfect for hikers looking to cut the chill without sacrificing grip or feel. Great in the rain, snow, or other wet cold conditions, the thin neoprene material insulates and protects your hands even when wet. It allows you the enhanced mobility to easily pitch your tent in the rain or snow, or breakdown and pack up your cold wet tent the morning after a rainy night.

These also make excellent winter gloves for shoveling snow or scraping ice off your car, while small enough to fit in your jacket pocket. Combine them with Vertice Rain Mitts as a shell to keep them dry, and they can handle even arctic temperatures.

Keep your toes warm when wet too with NRS HydroSkin Socks.

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Keep your camp essentials safe and easily accessible with our modular dual-pocket Gear Nest. Perfect for keeping your glasses, phone, and other small items organized. Drop in your headlamp to turn it into an overhead lantern.

The triangular shape preserves your headroom when sitting up on either side of the nest.

To install the Gear Nest, simply attach the adjustable hooks to the loops at the interior of our tent peaks and tighten.

All Zpacks 2 and 3 person tents have compatible loops at the peaks. Our Pivot Solo also has loops at both peaks and is compatible.

If your tent does not have loops on the interior, our Stick on Loops work great on shelters made with DCF or other, similar, materials.

They are really comfortable, true to size, and really help with keeping your feet cool on a hike.

– Debbie L., ★★★★★

Prevent blisters and let your feet breathe with our Zpacks Trail Cool Socks. Enjoy the same performance elite athletes have come to expect in other sports with an ultralight hiking sock that's comfortable, breathable, and dries in minutes.

Check out the rest of our Trail Cool collection to discover our full lineup of breathable UL clothing.

Using a rock or stick to dig a latrine can be difficult and sometimes ineffective. The Ultralight Trowel offers a convenient solution to your cat hole digging challenges without taking up space or adding significant weight.

Also available with a Potty Pack to hold your TP and wipes.

Proper quality, waterproof, perfect size for a handlebar roll. Bikepacking bliss. Thanks Zpacks.

– Randall R., ★★★★★

Need a little more space for an extra long carry? This dry bag is long and skinny allowing it to be securely lashed to your pack’s base straps, or stored standing vertically in a side pocket. Put less critical items like your tent, sleeping pad, rain gear, today’s food, or town clothes on the outside. Keep your most precious gear like your down sleeping bag and warm clothes inside your backpack where it is more protected from the weather.

Need a different size?  Check out the rest of our Dry Bag collection.

I really like this flask. It has a nice shape, easy to fill, lightweight. It has become my go-to flask.

– Jeanine F., ★★★★★

Our titanium flask is a sleek and ultralight way to ensure you enjoy your favorite spirits after a long day on trail.  A lighter and stronger option than steel, titanium is the perfect choice for an ultralight flask that doesn't leave your whiskey with that unpleasant metallic tinge.

Also includes a titanium funnel for refills.

The perfect Hiker Trash essential, the Foldable Trail Hat features an embroidered Zpacks crest sewn onto a relaxed unstructured crown with a soft flexible visor. The visor floats and is great for blocking the sun or propping up rain hoods and can be folded/flattened and stuffed in your pack when not in use.

Constructed from ultralight quick drying nylon and featuring a breathable wide-set nylon mesh and an adjustable nylon woven strap in the back, the Foldable Trail hat is a great choice for warm days on trail or kayaking trips on the river.

The Flextail Zero 2 Sleeping Pad Pump is a game-changer for backpackers! Say goodbye to the chore of manually blowing up your sleeping pad and prevent moisture and mold from building up in your pad.

We know that in the world of backpacking, every ounce counts, and every inch matters. That's why Zero Pump is crafted to be the lightest and tiniest outdoor pump out there, designed to trim down the weight of your pack and swiftly inflate your sleeping pad.

This bad boy is smaller than a Snickers bar, with a packed weight around 1.7 ounces including the 1 oz pump itself plus the included USB-C rechargeable battery, and a nozzle to fit your specific sleeping pad.

The Flextail measures a compact 1" x 3" (about 2.6 x 7.5 cm). Yup, you heard it right – smaller than your favorite candy! Say goodbye to bulky gear hogging up space in your backpack, Zero Pump has got your back!

Perfect for my Kindle. Many uses also and will use for basic travel. Love this material.

– AJ F., ★★★★★

The Tablet Zip Pouch is sized to fit most tablets up to about a 7” (18 cm) screen size. Made from durable Ultra 100X Fabric, this pouch is ideal for protecting a tablet from scratches and water when you are on the go.

The zip pouch needs to be about an inch wider and taller than the device to fit comfortably.

Need a different size?  Check out the rest of our Zip Pouch collection.

Use this pole for my tarp set up; flawless and high quality. I can always count on Zpacks to deliver

– Mark W., ★★★★★

These ultralight carbon fiber tent poles are perfect for propping up the sides of any of our tents when combined with our trekking pole cups. This size would also work at the foot of a flat tarp.

Need a longer tent pole or a stuff sack?  Check out our Tent Pole Collection.

Our Stick on Magnet Toggles allow you to upgrade the door toggles on DCF tents that do not have them.  These are great from modifying our existing tents that have overlapping storm doors like the Plex Solo, Altaplex, Duplex, DupleXL, Triplex, and our Freestanding Duo and Trio tents.

Sewn to a Dyneema ® Composite Fabric patch with tape adhesive on the back, the stick on toggles feature the same standard magnet toggles found on our Zip Tents. Peel off the brown paper back and stick them where you need them. 

These stick excellent to Dyneema ® Composite Fabric gear, but they will not stick to silicone fabrics. The adhesive will stick OK to normal nylon or polyester.

Don’t limit your adventure to just the water you can carry. Treat up to 30 gallons (120 Liters) of water on trail with Aquamira Droplets. These droplets work by producing chlorine dioxide which kills germs and bacteria in water. The two bottles weigh a combined 3 ounces when full making this a lightweight and compact solution to your water needs.

Net weight: 2 fluid ounces

The stuff sack is large enough to store my quilt, sleeping pad and pillow, making packing and unpacking my pack much easier. It’s a quality product.

– Samantha V., ★★★★★

This supersized stuff sack can fit everything but the kitchen sink. Constructed from ultralight Dyneema® Composite Fabric, this stuff sack is perfect for a bigger down sleeping bag, a big tent, lots of clothing, or other bulky soft items. The rectangular shape fits any of our backpacks either standing vertical or horizontal.

Need a different size?  Check out the rest of our Stuff Sack collection.

The Zpacks Octa® Fleece hat delivers impressive warmth without the bulk, ensuring you stay cozy whether you're tackling a windy trail or your morning commute.

Ultralight by design and featuring a double layer of fleece around the ears, this hat locks in heat where it matters most while remaining breathable and easy to pack. Warmth without compromise—no matter where the day takes you.

For a heavier weight 4 season option, check out our Brushtail Possum Beanie.

Check out the rest of our Octa® Fleece Collection here.

The kilt packs down to nothing and very very light weight. Far better than carrying rain trousers at 5 times plus for weight. The kilt is very easy to use quickly and no need to take boots off. A great idea that keeps you dry with good quality materials and finish. Arrived quickly when ordered.

– Ian M., ★★★★★

The Vertice Kilt is a unique solution to staying cool in warm weather storms, and is a great option for ultralight waist to knee rain protection. It can also be worn as a stand alone item on laundry day. The Vertice Rain Kilt works great when combined with our Vertice Rain Jacket or Groundsheet Poncho.

Also available in a lighter weight Dyneema Composite Fabric DCF Rain Kilt version.

If you're not into a kilt but still into staying dry, check out the rest of our Rain Gear.

Stay safe in the backcountry with this ultralight, ultra-tiny whistle clip. This small, low profile whistle is surprisingly loud, and allows you to signal for help when you find yourself in danger on an adventure.

Clip the whistle to your backpack's daisy chain or sternum strap to keep it handy. Or thread a piece of cord through the hole to hang it from a loop.

*This item is not eligible for return.

Great, durable rock sack. Don’t waste time trying to tie string around a rock. Perfect for storing cord, too. Keeps bears safe!

– Alex D., ★★★★★

Make bear bagging easy with this rock sack. Just put a small rock, sand, or gravel in it, tie your bear line to it, and toss it over a branch. Constructed from ultralight but durable 1.6 oz/sqyd Dyneema® Composite Fabric to resist abrasion and punctures.

This is also available as part of a Bear Bagging Kit .

Need a different size? Check out the rest of our Stuff Sack collection.

I’m certainly not a trekking pole guy and love to save weight and bulk when I can, so since getting the Altaplex, I needed a pole that was tall enough for it and this pole fits the bill! Lightweight, durable, and affordable - this is my solution!

– James A., ★★★★★

These ultralight carbon fiber tent poles are the perfect substitute for setting up our Altaplex Tent if you do not use trekking poles that extend to 58-60". 

We also have a 32" Carbon Fiber Tent Pole for propping up the head and foot ends of your tent.

Barrel through rain and wet brush with confidence while keeping your shoes protected. Unlike some gaiters, Zpacks Gaiters are designed to fully cover your laces and keep debris and water out of running shoes.

A waterproof front zipper fully unzips allowing you to easily put them on or take them off. The ripstop nylon fabric is comfortable and lightweight without compromising on abrasion and tear resistance.

Available in Ankle or Calf height.

Our Nero V Top Strap adds additional stability when you’re carrying heavier items on the top of your backpack.

It can be used to carry a bear canister so long as the canister can squish into your gear as shown.

The Nero V Top Strap is modular and can be added or removed from your pack as necessary.

If you need a V Top Strap for your Arc Frame Backpack, you'll can purchase one specifically designed to work with one here.

At just 2 grams each our Mini-S Carabiner may be the lightest metal carabiner anywhere! It is perfectly sized to clip to the 1/2" daisy chains and loops on our backpacks and tents, and it is strong enough to keep all your doo-dads securely clipped.

It is a tiny but mighty clip, perfect for hanging your bear bag at camp, or organizing all those loose essentials. Weighing next to nothing, it's built tough enough for almost any backpacking need but is not meant to support a human's weight.

The silver version is unpainted and wont scratch up, perfect for metal items like a pocket knife or key ring. Also available as as an even lighter Oval shaped carabiner.

If you are missing a spot to clip it to, add a Stick on Loop to the inside of your backpack or tent.

Lightweight and gets the job done. On of my favorite sites in Maine uses platforms and now I don't need to bring my heavier free standing tent.

– Neil D., ★★★★★

From the White Mountains to the Overland Track, these ultralight aluminum tent platform anchors allow you to easily stake out your tent on wooden platforms.

Attach your guyline's stake loop to these with a lark's head knot, wedge the anchor between the platform planks and then tighten down the guyline to hold it tight.

These are bright blue, which makes them hard to lose.

These high quality buckles have a slim profile but are much stronger than the generic half inch (10 mm) buckles you may find elsewhere. They can handle being tensioned down tight so they are great for gear customization. We use them on our backpack's top strap and sternum strap. The male side adjusts, and the female side does not.

These buckles have a wide mouth and narrow prongs so they are easier to snap together.

These small hooks are handy for clipping all sorts of things! These are best for light-duty applications. If you need a more sturdy attachment try a Mini-D Carabiner.

Not in the mood for sewing? These are also available in a "stick-on" version.

 

The staff is a delight. It’s sturdy, light and easily packed. We’ve tried to think of ways that it might be improved, but we’ve come up short and will just have to keep thinking.

– Jonathan L., ★★★★★

Our Carbon Fiber Staff allows you to support your full weight using two hands on rough terrain, while keeping one hand free on more moderate sections. This staff is an ultralight, extremely strong alternative to Zpacks Trekking Poles. It can fold down for compact packing, or can be folded to the correct height to prop up any of our tents.

The lightest toothbrush on trail. The lighter-than-a-gummy-bear Trailbrush attaches to the hole found on most titanium spoons and sporks, multi-purposing the handle and reducing the weight of your toothbrush.

This brush works great with the Zpacks Titanium Trail Spoon, as well as our Long Handle Titanium Spoon. It is also compatible with most other brands like Toaks.

The Trailbrush weighs less than a US Penny! 

*Spoon not included.*

BONUS: Includes a free Tiny 5g Tube of Colgate Toothpaste

We've teamed up with Glacial Gear to create the ultimate 100% merino wool ultralight trail rag. Made from 180 gsm Hydro-Duct Merino Wool, it's the ideal companion for adventurers who demand both style and substance on the trail. From banishing stubborn dirt and sweat to confidently snatching that sizzling cook pot handle this rag does it all. Throw in merino wool's odor-fighting superpowers and a handy pack loop for easy access, and consider your trailside needs met.

Check out the rest of our Merino Collection.

When you've gone so ultralight that you are wearing all your clothing layers to bed but still want a comfortable spot to rest your head the Zpacks Comfy Camp Pillow is the solution!

This camp pillow has ultra-soft Octa® fleece against your face, and is stuffed with multiple layers of synthetic insulation to give it resilient loft. The insulation can be removed or augmented with other gear items like a down hood and booties.

Elastic bands on the back allow you to attach it to a sit pad, stuff sack, or dry bag, to give your head extra lift. An adjustable shock cord band secures the pillow to your sleeping pad to keep it from sliding around.

The pillow folds and rolls to about the size of a soda can, and stays compressed with the shock cord strap to keep your packed size at a minimum.

For an even more luxurious pillow solution check out our Inflatable Pillow with Padded Pillow Case. If you prefer a more minimalist approach consider a Pillow Dry Bag stuffed with spare clothing.

Its greater thickness and single zip access affords easy drop in holstering of my Galaxy Note 8 with cover into the “main” compartment, and its secondary compartment allowed for my passport and vaccination card. The third compartment worked for storing cash and my ticket/boarding pass.

– Benjamin C., ★★★★★

Our ultralight Travel Utility Zip keeps your most important items secure and in easy reach while on the move. A zippered compartment allows you to keep your essentials organized and features separate internal pockets for your passport, Field Notes, and a pen.

The Travel Utility Zip is a great place to keep your phone, plane ticket, cash and headphones while on the go.

An adjustable neck strap makes sure your critical items never fall out of your Travel Utility Zip or get left behind. 

Need a different size?  Check out the rest of our Zip Pouch collection.

Find more of our Crossover Collection here.

Esbit tablets are the true minimalist solution to heat water for simple meals, or an energizing cup of morning coffee. These solid fuel tablets will burn for about 12 minutes and can be blown out after partial use. They work great with our Titanium Wing Stove.

Loop Toggles are a lighter weight, tighter alternative to carabiners or clips for attaching accessories to the loops and daisy chains on your backpack.  Wrap the Loop Toggle around an attachment point with a lark's head knot and cinch the cord lock tight to secure it.

These are great when you need a snug, secure attachment. For example adding removable exterior pockets, shoulder pouches, belt pouches, or other add-ons to a backpack.

Our Loop Toggles are made with stiff, ultralight 1.3 mm Z-Line cord and tiny cord locks. They are about 3" (7.6 cm) long.

 

Our Ultralight Dog Bowls are a paw-fect adventure accessory for four-legged hiking companions! Crafted with love and innovation, our Ultralight Dog Bowl is available in two different sizes, made with Dyneema Composite Fabric, and is designed to make outdoor adventures with your canine companion a breeze.

The bowl features a drawcord, is collapsable, and packs down small, ensuring that your pup can stay refreshed without weighing down your pack. Its collapsible design allows you to easily tuck it away when not in use, making it ideal for hiking, camping, road trips, or simply a day out in the park.

So, whether you're embarking on a wilderness adventure or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in the neighborhood, make sure your four-legged friend stays happy, hydrated, and stylish with our Ultralight Dog Bowl.

The RovyVon Aurora A5 is the minimalist headlamp that ultralight hikers have been dreaming of.  The A5 can be clipped to a hat brim for hands free night hiking or reading, or toggle to lantern mode to light up your whole tent with red or white light.

The clip can also connect to our clasp lock trekking poles to light up the ground when night hiking, or to light up your tent when the trekking pole is used as a tent support.

The clip is magnetic and can be stuck to our magnet tent door toggles on tent models that have them, or to other metal surfaces.

The RovyVon A5 features a 330mAh battery with USB-C charging.

Very pleased it is sturdy and holds all I need. I find myself checking to see if I even have it with me a couple times a day. Currently carrying 11 hard plastic and 4 paper id sized items with ease.”

– John B., ★★★★★

Understated by design, the Tri-Fold Minimalist Wallet is an every day carry item that blends in whether you’re in Thailand or a trail town. Upspec’d with ultralight and durable Ultra fabric, this wallet is designed to carry your ID, essential cards, and cash while handling the daily abuse of being on the go.

It's hard to escape the sun beating down on your neck and arms during a long stretch of trail with little tree coverage. Protect yourself from the sun without needing long layers.

Banana Boat Sport Performance sunscreen is a trusted brand. It doesn't run, and it is sweat and water resistant. It applies smooth and clear, and has a mild odor. Best of all, it comes in a 1 fluid ounce tube which is the perfect size for a week or more on trail depending on how much skin is exposed and how often it is reapplied.

The Itty Bitty Ditty Bag is designed for long-distance hikers who like to keep things light and organized. Made from durable Ultra 100X material, this ultralight powerhouse shrugs off the bumps and bruises of the trail while weighing practically nothing.

It’s got space for all your essentials—soap, conditioner, toothbrush, deodorant, hair brush, tampons, you name it—keeping your self-care game on point no matter how far you roam.

Toss it in your pack or clip it to the outside, and you'll barely notice it’s there, until you need it. And when you do, everything’s right where it should be. Minimal fuss, maximum function, all wrapped up in a sleek, adventure-ready design.

*Toiletries not included.

This Titanium Wing Stove combined with Esbit Tablets may be the lightest and simplest way for minimalist hikers to heat water. The arms are shaped to nestle a small mug, or rest a larger pot like any of our Evernew pots and mugs. The arms fold together for a small flat packed size.