Field Dispatch #2 · October 5, 2026

What we measured this month: 1 new guide

As an Amazon Associate, RidgeNote earns from qualifying purchases (tag ridgenote-20). Every figure below is the weight its maker publishes and the price a retailer listed at our last read; we rank the register, we do not test or carry the gear.

NEW THIS MONTH

lightest of 8 ranked: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Mummy Bag, 800 g (28.2 oz) at $650; the shelf's median is 1329 g (46.9 oz)

REFRESHED — the shelf moved, so the guide did

lightest of 15 ranked: Gossamer Gear The DCF Whisper, 278 g (9.8 oz) at $499; the shelf's median is 726 g (25.6 oz)

lightest of 14 ranked: Big Agnes Tiger Wall 3 Platinum, 1106 g (39.0 oz) at $750; the shelf's median is 1837 g (64.8 oz)

lightest of 30 ranked: Gossamer Gear RikSak, 139 g (4.9 oz) at $45; the shelf's median is 1191 g (42.0 oz)

lightest of 6 ranked: Therm-a-Rest Vesper Quilt 32F, 540 g (19.0 oz) at $440; the shelf's median is 1143 g (40.3 oz)

lightest of 11 ranked: Gossamer Gear Murmur 36 Hyperlight Backpack - Aluula, 225 g (7.9 oz) at $350; the shelf's median is 885 g (31.2 oz)

lightest of 26 ranked: Therm-a-Rest Z Lite™ SOL Sleeping Pad - Blue / Silver / Small, 283 g (10.0 oz) at $50; the shelf's median is 482 g (17.0 oz)

lightest of 71 ranked: Gossamer Gear The DCF Whisper, 278 g (9.8 oz) at $499; the shelf's median is 1474 g (52.0 oz)

lightest of 32 ranked: Gossamer Gear SitLight - 21", 82 g (2.9 oz) at $13; the shelf's median is 428 g (15.1 oz)

Every guide is rebuilt when its shelf changes, so the numbers you read are the numbers on the site today. All measured guides · The register, every model ranked

Until next month — keep your pack light and your specs verified.

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