The Best Ultralight Gear from REI's Winter Clearance Sale

Cheap and light: The two don’t go together as often as we’d like. If you’re looking to shave pounds off of your pack weight without blowing your budget, waiting for a sale is one sure-fire way to do it. We went through Buy Exped Lightning 60 now for $172 (25% off) / Buy Exped Lightning 45 now for $129 (35% off)

Tent: Nemo Spike 2P

One quick way to ditch weight: Ditch your tent’s floor. The Spike does just that, keeping trail weight down to a slim 1 pound, 10 ounces for this two-person shelter. Unlike other floorless tents, however, the Spike has built-in skirts to help keep water and blowing snow outside. Buy Nemo Spike 2P now for $162 (35% off)

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