Hiking Gear List 2023 Ultralight 3 Pound Kit
November 19, 2023 – This complete, three pound, ultralight day hiking gear list is designed ensure that you have everything you need without overpacking. Our recommended gear list is effectively the same as our ultralight backpacking gear list, minus the backcountry camping equipment.
We’ve been reviewing hiking gear for 25 years, and have been refining and optimizing our ultralight kit the entire time. This day hiking gear list is the result. Whether you’re new and just need to know what to pack for hiking, or a savvy ultralight backpacker wondering how to optimize your day kit, you’ve come to the right place.
The total base weight of this hiking gear list is 3.5 pounds. That tally counts your pack and the gear in it, but excludes worn items and consumables like food, water, and sunscreen.
Scroll down to find a recommendation for every single piece of gear you should pack and wear into the backcountry. And keep scrolling for situational gear worth considering for trip-specific weather or terrain. And while you’re here, don’t miss our guides to the best daypacks, trail shoes, fleece, rain jackets, or puffy jackets. You make Adventure Alan & Co possible. When purchasing through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Here’s why you can trust us.
