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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Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Sea to Summit's ultralight Alto (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is designed to keep weight down on your solo adventures.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2024
His parents were unusually permissive, but, when an adolescent Clark started building an ultralight in his garage, his mother set the parts on fire.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
This prompt tailors essentials to your specific environment, trip length, and values—like comfort, sustainability, or ultralight travel.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Sea to Summit Alto 1-Person Tent for $250 ($250 off)
Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit's ultralight Alto (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is designed to keep weight down on your solo adventures.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Noun
Even the fancy ultralight Dyneema packs that are all the rage these days use a few aluminum stays that can be considered a frame.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Aug. 2024
His parents were unusually permissive, but, when an adolescent Clark started building an ultralight in his garage, his mother set the parts on fire.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Ultralight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultralight. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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