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Frequently Asked Questions
Most hikers call a kit ultralight when the base weight is under about 4.5 kg. Base weight is everything except food, water and fuel. There is no official standard for a single item, so compare real grams.
The Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO, at 657 g minimum for the 1 Person and 779 g for the 2 Person.
Your four heaviest items: tent, pack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. A change there saves far more than swapping small accessories.
Yes. Gear ships from our Helensvale warehouse on the Gold Coast, and some items ship direct from the supplier. Shipping is free over $150 (T&Cs apply).
How to choose ultralight gear
Start with your four heaviest items: tent, pack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Those usually make up most of your base weight, which is everything you carry except food, water and fuel. Most hikers call a kit ultralight when the base weight is under about 4.5 kg.How to choose ultralight gear
Start with your four heaviest items: tent, pack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad. Those usually make up most of your base weight, which is everything you carry except food, water and fuel. Most hikers call a kit ultralight when the base weight is under about 4.5 kg.
• Tents. The Nemo Hornet Elite OSMO is the lightest we stock, at 779 g minimum for the 2 Person. The Hornet OSMO is 948 g, the fully freestanding Dragonfly OSMO is 1.2 kg, and the roomier Dagger OSMO is 1.52 kg.
• Sleeping pads. The Nemo Tensor Trail weighs 395 g in Regular. The Tensor All-Season and Tensor Extreme Conditions add warmth for colder nights, and the Switchback is a foam pad, 415 g in Regular, that can't go flat.
• Sleeping bags and quilts. The Nemo Pulse quilt weighs 500 g in Regular, and the Riff 30 is 845 g minimum.
• Poles and cooking. Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z poles are 264 g the pair in 110 cm. Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight pots start at 208 g.
Ultralight in Australian conditions
Weight isn't the only measure. In Tasmania and the high country, cold fronts can bring snow in summer. Most tents here are three-season, not built for exposed alpine sites, so choose your shelter and sleep system for the worst night you could get. Read our R-value guide before you pick a pad.
Why buy from Oz Backcountry
Free shipping Australia-wide over $150 (T&Cs apply). Gear ships from our Helensvale warehouse on the Gold Coast. Some items ship direct from the supplier. We stock mainstream ultralight brands, not small cottage makers.
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