Category: Ultralight & Lightweight EDC Tools

A lightweight backpacking knife is a specialized cutting tool designed specifically for the weight-conscious hiker or ultralight backpacker. Typically weighing between 0.5 and 3.0 ounces, these knives prioritize a high strength-to-weight ratio over heavy-duty durability. While a survival knife might

I’ve spent years carrying various tools in my pockets, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that weight matters. Carrying a heavy chunk of steel might make you feel like a survivalist hero in the woods,

So, you’ve finally decided to shave those last few ounces off your base weight, haven’t you? I totally get it. There’s a certain kind of “trail zen” that comes with knowing your pack is as lean as a marathon runner.

I’ve spent years working with different types of hardware, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that the weight of your belt matters just as much as the strength of your hands. When you are on

Let’s be honest for a second. How much junk is rattling around in your pockets right now? A hefty bunch of keys, a cheap pen that might leak, maybe a clunky multi-tool made of pot metal that you got in