Matériel de Marche ultra légère

What is ultralight hiking (MUL)?

Ultralight hiking, often referred to as MUL, is about reducing the weight of your Pack as much as possible to gain comfort, efficiency, and freedom of movement. The goal isn't simply to carry less — it's to carry better: technical, compact, reliable gear designed for self-sufficient travel.

This approach is winning over more and more hikers, trekkers, and fans of multi-day bivouacs and long-distance crossings. By lightening your kit, you reduce fatigue, cover long distances more easily, and get far more out of your time in the field.

Which gear should you choose for MUL?

Choosing the right bivouac gear is central to the ultralight philosophy. Every gram counts, but without compromising on safety, Pack coherence, or real-world outdoor performance. The goal is to build a complete, high-performing kit tailored to your level of self-sufficiency.

In this category, you'll find a selection of MUL gear to build a lighter, more functional pack: ultralight tents, compact sleeping mats, backpacks, sleeping bags, quilts, minimalist stoves, titanium cookware, water filters, power banks, trekking poles, and other accessories designed for lightweight travel.

Reference brands in the MUL world

Ultralight hiking is backed by brands recognised for their technical standards and ability to design gear that is lightweight, durable, and high-performing. On Freezedried & Co, you'll find key references in the ultralight world, including Zpacks, Durston Gear, Gossamer Gear, Hyberg, Liteway, Nitecore, BRS, and Toaks.

These brands are particularly valued for their minimalist approach, innovative materials, and ability to meet the demands of serious outdoor users — whether for multi-day hiking, thru-hiking, fastpacking, or lightweight bivouacking.

Why switch to ultralight gear?

Choosing MUL gear helps reduce the weight on your back, but also makes managing effort over time much easier. A lighter Pack often means smoother movement, less muscle fatigue, greater enjoyment in the field, and a better ability to keep going day after day.

Ultralight hiking isn't just for experts. It can also be an excellent way to progressively optimise your kit, replacing heavier items with more compact and better-designed alternatives. Whether you're preparing for a demanding trek, a long-distance itinerant hike, or a simple autonomous bivouac, ultralight gear helps you build a more coherent and efficient Pack.

Your MUL gear on Freezedried & Co

Our ultralight hiking gear selection is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts seeking the right balance between weight savings, technical performance, and reliability. You'll find equipment suited to a range of activities and commitment levels, with particular attention paid to weight, packability, and field performance.

Whether you're looking to lighten your pack for a long-distance trail, an autonomous trek, a multi-day bivouac, or a fast & light adventure, this category lets you compare and choose the best gear to build a coherent, functional, and truly outdoor-focused system.