What's your ultralight gear for hiking?
I've been doing the Camino Santiago walk for several years now, started in 2018. This year I'm doing the Portugese from Lisbon. Finally I feel I have the right kit together this year, after trying several things. I discovered I'm superlight, with only my clothes and pack but want to add a tent probably Lanshan for when I start free camping next year.
https://lighterpack.com/r/vq1v5m
My clothes I have down to 1.6kg and my pack is 300g so packed is less than 2kg. My big 5 (superlight) are fleece, long sleeved t-shirt, s/s shirt, trousers, rain suit. The items new for this year are:
Haglofs L.I.M Mid Multi II Hood 300g. I'm pleased with this and better than the Mid Mirre hood I had last year and left on the trail. I was tempted to try the Montane Protium at 60g lighter but I doubt there is much difference. I think the Haglofs has better insulation for colder conditions.
https://montane.com/products/montane-mens-protium-lite-hooded-fleece-jacket?color=L
Montane Dart zip long sleeve T-shirt. Great shirt and I got 20% off
https://montane.com/products/montane-mens-dart-zip-neck-t-shirt-aw21?color=Eclipse%20Blue
Regatta packaway trousers 270g. Was surprised how great these are. Really nice fit/cut and very comfortable and smart.
Froggs Toggs rain suit 270g. Got on ebay for only £8, what a great buy and to replace my Froggs Toggs Poncho that got attacked by brambles last year. To be honest I've always still got wet wearing ponchos so hoping a full rain suit makes a big difference.
Silicon rain overshoes. What a great idea, no more wet shoes.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205604860956?_skw=silicone+overshoes
Backpack
I have to also mention my best buy ever for the Camino Frances in 2020 was the Montane Trailblazer. 300g and very comfortable. Complete game changer from carrying 1.2kg bags.
https://montane.com/products/montane-trailblazer-lt-20l-
Would love to hear what your favourite bits of kit are.
Posted Mar 6, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC