Lightweight and Ultralightweight Backpacking, Mountaineering, and Kayaking

INTRODUCTION BACKPACK PACKING GEAR LISTS 10 ESSENTIALS PRODUCTS LINKS

Products: clothing

There are established manufacturers serving this aspect of outdoor adventure.

There are reputable cottage industry selling lightweight and ultralightweight equipment.

The selections here are representative of the features and qualities to look for.

Once you have set your sights on a desired product, you may purchase online direct or locate the manufacturer's retail stores or find the product at online stores retailing their products, perhaps at discount.

Above all, look around their website while you visit. My listings are, deliberately, to get you off to a good start. I have made selections true to the principles of my website: outstanding fabric, outstanding cut and design and outstanding features for the overall weight. Look around to find more.

I often linked to women's clothing first, where I could. The men's products are listed.
I linked the clothing made for women first, because for so many years I had to choose from outdoor clothing made only for men.

Nearly every product is available for men or women. Many websites will not give direct links, requiring visitors to go thru their menu. Don't give up. Be persistent.

I have provided direct links, everywhere possible.

rainwear

Packa Sil-nylon fitted overpack poncho

Integral Designs Sil-Poncho

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape

Exped, CH Packcover-Poncho

Montane, UK Atomic DT Jacket

Helly Hansen Nelson Parka, Zero G Jacket, W Zero G Jacket,
New Packable Jacket, W Packable Jacket

froggtoggs Bull Frogg Signature Suit

Rainshield O₂ Cycling Series Jacket, O₂ Rainwear Hooded Jacket

underclothing and socks

Vaude, DE Windproof T-Shirt and Windproof Long Sleeve Shirt

Trail Gear USA Terramar products

Jockey Comfies microfiber underwear

CW-X Sport Support Bra
Title 9 Over-The-Top Underwire Bra

Haglöfs, SE Actives 021 Q Zip Polo, Actives 021 Zip Polo

Arc'Teryx Women's and Men's RHO LT Bottom, RHO LTW Bottom

Helly Hansen Hybrid Zip Turtle, W Hybrid Zip Turtle, W Hybrid Pant

MEC, Canada MEC Merino Lightweight Long Johns,
       MEC Expedition Stretch Zip-T

Macpac Wilderness Equipment, NZ Women's and Men's Flipside Fleecewear,
       Women's and Men's Mountain Warmth L/S Zip Interwool Bodywear

Sub Zero, UK F3 Salopette

Icebreaker Bodyfit260 Men's and Women's Tech Top, Skin200 Men's
       and Women's Contour Crewe

Berghaus, DK Women's and Men's Xstatic Top

Hot Chillys Men's and Women's Panel Tech Zip T and Piped Zip T

Pearl Izumi W's or M's UltraSensor Mesh LS or UltraSensor Mesh SS Base

Patagonia Men's C3 Capilene Zip-neck, Women's C3 Capilene Zip-Neck

Wigwam Wigwam, INgenius and Ultimax socks

SmartWool performance socks

PossumDown socks

Radiator, AU RUAS Hot Socks

specialized footwear

Vaude, DE Morpho Snow Shoes With Bindings

Dion Snowshoes Model 130-L Racing Snowshoe

Ultrasport, UK Orienteering Shoes

Tecnica Amphib Immersion FLT, Amphib Torrent shoes

pants

Montane, UK Featherlite Pants, Terra Pants

Pearl Izumi Women's or Men's Tokyo Tight, Women's or Men's Quest Tight

Outdoor Research W's or M's Vert Pants

Rail Riders' Women's or Men's Weatherpants

Haglöfs, SE Zap Q Tights, Zap Tights

MEC, Canada Men's or Women's MEC Ferrata Ultra Pants, SportHill XC Pants,
       Cloudveil Cool Pants, Men's Cloudveil Switchback Pants,
       Women's MEC Rad Pants, MEC River Pants, MEC Terra Nova Stretch
       Pants, Sportif Toaster Fleece-lined Pants

Needle Sports, UK Moon - Cypher Pant, Rab - Expedition Wind Suit,
       Mountain Hardwear - Fast Pack Pant and Chugach Pant

PrAna Stretch Zion Pant

Mountain Hardware Transition Tight

SportHill XC Pant - Mens, Women

Wild Things Mountain Guide Bibs

Coastline Adventures Solstice: Men's and Women's Glide Pants,
       Solstice Timberline Bibs

Craghoppers, UK Pakka Overtrousers

Macpac, NZ Men's and Women's Jetstream Pants

Kokatat Surfskin Pant, Destinaton Paddling Pant

Radiator, AU Full Suits, RUPL Long Pants, RUPS Shorts

upperbody

Coolibar Beach Shirt with Hood

Kokatat Destination Paddling Shirt

Macpac, NZ Men's and Women's Sports Versatile Jacket

Craghoppers, UK Pakka Sport, Turner Jacket

MEC, Canada Women's MEC Ferrata Hoodie, MEC Vapour Trail Pullover,
      SportHill Pursuit II Top

Needle Sports, UK Buffalo Techlite Jacket, Needle Sports Pertex Top

Patagonia Men's Rain Shadow Jacket, Micro Puff Pullover

Arc'teryx Men's and Women's Gamma SV Jacket

CDNo Scotland Pàramo Mens Cascada Jacket, Pàramo Mountain Pull On,
       Pàramo Mountain Vent Pull-On

Rab, UK Vapour Rise Trail Smock, Latok Jacket, Drillium Jacket,
       Summit Jacket, Belay Jacket, Ghost Jacket, Microlight Windshell

Outdoor Research M's and W's Contour Windshirt, M's and W's Elixir Jacket

Berghaus, DK Infinity Light, Paclite Jacket

Montane, UK Trans-Activ Jacket, Featherlite Smock, Featherlite Velo Jacket,
       Lite-Speed Jacket, Extreme Smock

Haglöfs, SE Gemini Q Hood, Gemini Hood

Mont Bell Stretch Lightshell Vest W's, Stretch Wind Jacket W's and Men's,
       U.L. Wind Jacket W's and Men's, U.L. Down Inner Jk M's and W's,
       Alpine Down Jacket M's and W's, U/L Thermawrap Jacket W's and M's,
       U.L. Thermawrap Action Jacket M's and W's

Wild Things Belay Jacket, EP Hooded Jacket, Nevado Jacket, Primaloft Vest

Radiator, AU long sleeve vest, hooded long sleeve

accessories

Haglöfs, SE Regulus Glove

Mosquito Control, Canada Bug-Me-Not Head Net

Macpac, NZ Maverick cap, Hot-Hed

Kokatat Destination Sunwester, Destination Vent Cap

Mountain Hardwear Dome Perignon, Windstopper Micro Dome

Needle Sports, UK Lowe - Mountain Cap

Outdoor Research Wind Pro Hat, Peruvian hat

Sealskinz Ultra Grip Black Glove

Radiator, AU RUAH Surf Hood

Rab, UK Vapour Barrier liner

Black Mountain Julbo Prescription Mountain Specs