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Ultimate Ultralight Hiker Wishlist

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GORE-TEX® clearance

Jackets from $289
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BACKPACKING LIGHT AUSTRALIA

At Backpacking Light, we've selected the best lightweight outdoor gear and clothing for your next adventure.

Shop online, or visit us in store if you're in Melbourne. You can also chat to us by phone or email; we're happy to spend time providing personalised recommendations, to ensure you have the most suitable gear for your activity.

Gifts Under $200

Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella
Gossamer Gear
$89.95
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Sawyer® Micro Squeeze Water Filtration System
Sawyer
$74.99 $59.99 Save $15.00
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Helinox Chair Zero - 500g
Helinox
$199.95 $149.00 Save $50.95
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Dyneema Bum Bag
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
from $129.95
Nemo Fillo Inflatable Pillow
Nemo
$84.95
Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir
Osprey
from $94.95
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema Shoulder Pocket
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
$89.95
Pale purple shorts with patagonia logo
Patagonia Baggies Shorts 5" Women's
Patagonia
$89.95 $80.95 Save $9.00
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Patagonia Baggies Shorts 5" Men's
Patagonia
$99.95 from $69.95 Save $30.00
Scrubba Wash Bag
Scrubba
$69.95
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Gifts for lightweight travellers

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Featured collections

Sleeping Mats
Sleeping Mats
Hiking Packs
Hiking Packs
Quilts
Quilts
Adventure Medical Kits
Adventure Medical Kits
Stoves
Stoves
Tents
Ultralight Tents
Food
Food
Pillows
Pillows

Our Favourite Brands

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Aarn
Aarn
Big Agnes
Big Agnes
Gossamer Gear
Gossamer Gear
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Hyperlite
Montane
Montane
Nemo
Nemo
Patagonia
Patagonia
Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit

Backpacking Light

373 Little Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

Mon–Fri: 10.00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

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