Women's Lightweight Hiking Backpacks

An ultralight backpack, what's it for?

Ultralight is all about shaving off every possible gram: a women's ultralight backpack frequently comes in under a kilo, sometimes well under. This type of model really shines on fast-paced outings, day hikes and minimalist treks, when you want greater freedom of movement and to look after your joints. It's a technical choice: you accept carrying less in order to walk lighter and longer.

Light without sacrificing comfort

To shed weight, an ultralight backpack loses some of its frame and padding. The best models still manage to keep a ventilated back panel, shaped shoulder straps and a slim hip belt that stabilizes the load: comfort remains on the cards as long as the load stays reasonable. Beyond that, a more structured backpack is the better bet. Lightness is a balance, not an end in itself.

A fit designed for the female frame

Like the other women's walking backpacks, the ultralight version adapts back length (often shorter), shoulder strap shape and hip belt to the female frame. A back panel fitted to your torso length — not your overall height — guarantees stable carrying, even with a lightened structure.

What capacity in liters?

Ultralight mainly comes in small and medium volumes. For a day out, a compact volume is plenty; for a minimalist trek, a lightened 30L backpack works wonders. If you're after more capacity for self-sufficiency, take a look at the full range of hiking and trekking backpacks, where weight gets traded off against volume.

Who is it for?

The women's ultralight backpack is aimed at walkers who prioritize lightness and speed: fans of ultralight walking, sporty hiking or well-prepared minimalist treks. A technical companion for those who want to do more by carrying less. An ultralight mesh back panel, a few well-placed pockets and a weatherproof fabric round off these backpacks designed for long outings: just what you need, nothing more.