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Products, under 3 lb

363 on record · sorted by maker-published weight

SuuntoClipper Compact Compass0.2 oz
ZpacksPipsqueak Knife w/ S biner0.3 oz$24.95
SilvaPocket Compass Thermometer0.4 oz
ZpacksTitanium Wing Stove for Esbit0.5 oz$14.95
ZpacksWool Trail Rag0.6 oz$29.95
ZpacksOcta Fleece Hat0.6 oz$29.95
Gossamer GearLittle Towel0.7 oz$10
ZpacksOcta Fleece Neck Gaiter0.7 oz$29.95
VictorinoxClassic SD Swiss Army Knife0.7 oz
ZpacksTrail Cool Socks0.7 oz$14.95
Gossamer GearBackpacking Pocket Knife0.8 oz$19.99
PlatypusPlatyPreserve0.8 oz$14.95
ZpacksDown Mittens0.8 oz$89.95
ZpacksFoam Sit Pad1.0 oz$9.95
Enlightened EquipmentEE Sit Pad1.0 oz$10
ZpacksMicro-Fleece Hat1.0 oz$24.95
ZpacksFingerless Brushtail Possum Gloves1.0 oz$29.95
ZpacksBrushtail Possum Mittens1.1 oz$29.95
Enlightened EquipmentUltralight Mini Gas Stove1.2 oz$17
Sea to SummitAirlite Towel1.2 oz$14.95
ZpacksConductive Brushtail Possum Gloves1.3 oz$29.95
PlatypusPlaty 2.0L Bottle1.3 oz$19.95
Gossamer GearSnack Sack1.3 oz$22
NitecoreNU20 Classic Headlamp1.3 oz
NRSHydroSkin Gloves1.4 oz
ZpacksInflatable Pillow1.4 oz
ZpacksMedium Pillow1.4 oz$54.95
Gossamer GearEvernew Water Carry 2000 ml1.5 oz$17.99
ZpacksDown Booties1.6 oz$89.95
SitkaJetstream WS Beanie1.6 oz$79

81 left out of this comparison: 81 with no published weight.

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