How to Use ultralight in a Sentence

ultralight

1 of 2 adjective
  • And then there are the ultralight leathers.
    — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This comes with a mousepad and a 65G ultralight mouse as well.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Check our picks for the best ultralight sleeping bags, hiking shoes, and trail cams.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023
  • Weighing just over an ounce, this ultralight mirror won’t slow you down.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Some of the above weighed flies and jigs can be fished with ultralight tackle with 4-pound test mono.
    — Bill May, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2022
  • These lighter and ultralight rods are best suited for panfish.
    — Brian Bashore, Outdoor Life, 21 Dec. 2020
  • To catch tanks on light or ultralight tackle, an angler cannot make mistakes.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Most trout anglers fish ultralight rods usually six feet or less in length.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Light Avoid sweaty feet on summer hikes with ultralight hiking socks.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
  • But rules for ultralight flying tend to vary among local airports.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
  • An ultralight backpacker carries a base weight of ten pounds.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • Grains in this form feature a slight floral aroma and a fluffy, ultralight texture all their own.
    — Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Despite the fact the limbs are quite wide, this ultralight bow feels compact and handles very nicely.
    — Field & Stream, 16 Jan. 2020
  • For instance, ultralight tents tend to have essentially all mesh with a tub-style floor.
    — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 27 Sep. 2023
  • This tie-dye table is ultralight, packs into a tiny tote, and stretches taut to safely hold your drink.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 16 June 2022
  • With a bounce-free fit and ultralight back protector, this pack was our choice for long backcountry days.
    — Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • Dozens of pairs of ultralight merino layers have perished during that same time.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Get an ultralight pad that's quiet, so your tossing and turning won't disturb your tent mates.
    — WIRED, 18 June 2023
  • For all of their glamour, most ultralight mountain rifles have plenty of faults.
    — Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Those are the same reasons to go with an ultralight reel for bluegills, perch, crappies, and other panfish.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2020
  • This tent is on the more affordable end of ultralight backpacking tents.
    — Popular Science, 6 July 2020
  • These flats stand out from the rest because of their ultralight, soft, comfortable uppers.
    — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Check out picks for the best lightweight hiking boots, ultralight sleeping bags, and camping tents.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023
  • This won’t please the ultralight crowd but is just right for car campers with limited cargo space and weight tolerance.
    — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 22 May 2021
  • That, plus the ultralight nylon face and lining fabrics, kept us from overheating, even on tough slogs.
    — Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • Access to the tent is via a modular padded floor that’s built on an ultralight honeycomb platform.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2018
  • This oh-so-soft, ultralight cashmere blend boatneck is the ultimate base layer.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Thanks to ultralight nylon and polyester fabrication, and its aluminum poles, the tent weighs less than 3 pounds all in.
    — Clint Carter, WSJ, 26 June 2018
  • Not bad at all, but we'd be inclined to stick with something even smaller and lighter, like a ferro rod, for ultralight backcountry trips.
    — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
  • This one has a sleek, ultralight design that makes vacuum cleaning less exhausting.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026

ultralight

2 of 2 noun
  • Both of those factors make an ultralight spinning reel the right choice for trout.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2020
  • There are many ultralight sleeping bags that weigh under three pounds.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 June 2020
  • But an ultralight also cannot be flown over cities or other bustling areas.
    — New York Times, 7 June 2021
  • When the engine on my ultralight cut out, I was supposed to be ready.
    — Caroline Paul, Outside Online, 11 July 2018
  • What’s an ultralight — and what happened?
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Gary Maynard explained the types are known as an ultralight and stacked kite.
    — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2019
  • Few packs blend ultralight-friendly design with comfort and features as well as this one.
    — The Editors, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • An ultralight is somewhat of an amorphous concept.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
  • Or Khai Jiao, an ultralight and fluffy Thai omelet that’s served on a pile of (drumroll) rice.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The ultralight, stainless steel 9 Peak smart watch is no exception.
    — J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 11 July 2022
  • Dark matter can be neither ultralight nor superheavy unless it is acted upon by an as-yet-unknown force.
    — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021
  • If ultralight is your thing, enjoy it, but make sure your entire reason for being outside isn’t to justify a purchase or test gear.
    — Jenna Woginrich, Outside Online, 27 June 2019
  • Our planet’s gravity is far too strong, pinning the ultralight aerogels down and masking the subtle pressure of light.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Even refilling the car is cheerful; ultralight means ultra-low consumption.
    — Mattias Goldmann, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • If this sounds familiar, the ultralight and compact TiStove might be worth trying.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The problem is that ultralights are prohibited by the FAA from flying over cities or towns.
    — J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
  • If overlanding is akin to backpacking out of your 4×4, then wouldn’t your truck benefit from an ultralight backpack?
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Some had been customers of the former GoLite in its heyday of ultralight hiking and backpacking gear.
    — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 10 May 2018
  • As an ultralight, Blackfly can weigh no more than 254 pounds and may not be flown at night or anywhere near populated areas.
    — Robert Mark, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2021
  • No one was arrested, and the ultralight flew back to Mexico before federal agents were able to interdict it.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 4 Dec. 2020
  • If, however, someone is the hardcore type who packs all of their equipment on their back or in a canoe, an ultralight sleeping pad that packs down to a very small size will work much better.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Smaller ultralight models, however, like the Sky Surfer, may have an easier path.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This ultralight option packs down surprisingly small while still offering a comfortable place to relax around the campfire.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • Bring a tasteful, waterproof trench coat Not even the heaviest downpour is a match for my ultralight Arc’teryx rain jacket.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
  • An aviation influencer died during his own livestream when his ultralight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
    — Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The classic hard-core ultralight backpacker may chop off the handle of a spoon to save a few grams, or eat instant coffee instead of wasting time and fuel boiling water.
    — Kim Severson, New York Times, 26 June 2017
  • That insulation is housed in an ultralight Pertex Quantum shell that breathes well but is wind and water resistant.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Apr. 2018
  • There are, of course, fancy featherweight pre-preg sil-nylon tarps, which are amazing for making an ultralight shelter while on climbing routes, but for most uses, a cheap tarp is best.
    — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 2 May 2018
  • Some of the best ultralight sleeping pads inflate to three or four inches thick for comfort but can be packed into a bag about the size of a soda can after they are deflated and rolled tightly.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026

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