ul·tra·light
ˈəl-trə-ˌlīt 
: extremely light in mass or weight
an ultralight alloy
an ultralight pullover
: a very light recreational aircraft typically for one person that is powered by a small gasoline engine
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Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Jetboil is still best known for ultralight packable stove systems derived from its Personal Cooking System (PCS), its very first product debuted in 2003.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Helix is classified as a Part 103 ultralight aircraft, the same regulatory class as a hang glider.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As someone who’s curious about lightweight backpacking but unwilling to leave behind my 350-page novel, cutting my pack’s base weight could be my window into the ultralight world.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Jetboil is still best known for ultralight packable stove systems derived from its Personal Cooking System (PCS), its very first product debuted in 2003.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Reiter imagines the ultralight, streamlined Orca transporter serving roles as diverse as individual customers.
—C.c. Weiss
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
The Helix is classified as a Part 103 ultralight aircraft, the same regulatory class as a hang glider.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Ultralight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultralight. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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