Already have an account? Ultralight gear can shave weight and make your experience better—but it has a learning curve. Photo: Nick Bramhall I’ll never forget the joy I experienced when I unfurled my Enlightened Equipment custom ultralight quilt for the first time. It was so light the box felt empty, and the quilt packed easily down to the size of a small melon in its stuff sack. The quilt was the final item that brought my kit to the hallowed sub-10-pound base weight. Finally, I thought, I had the perfect setup. Then I took it on the trail for the first time, and I was miserable.