How to Use ultralight in a Sentence

ultralight

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• This comes with a mousepad and a 65G ultralight mouse as well.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 Sep. 2021
• 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
• This provides ultralight optics in the palm of your hand.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 24 Nov. 2021
• Check our picks for the best ultralight sleeping bags, hiking shoes, and trail cams.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023
• Go out at first light with ultralight spinning tackle, and toss out a nightcrawler on a bare hook.
  — Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
• Despite the fact the limbs are quite wide, this ultralight bow feels compact and handles very nicely.
  — Field & Stream, 16 Jan. 2020
• Like his sister, Rutherford flew a Shark, one of the fastest ultralight aircraft in the world with a cruising speed reaching 186 mph.
  — Veselin Toshkov, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022
• 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
• Weighing just over an ounce, this ultralight mirror won’t slow you down.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
• The Desert Walker Camping Cot is an ultralight cot, weighing about 3 pounds and packs down to 19.6 inches.
  — Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2020
• These lighter and ultralight rods are best suited for panfish.
  — Brian Bashore, Outdoor Life, 21 Dec. 2020
• Grains in this form feature a slight floral aroma and a fluffy, ultralight texture all their own.
  — Kate Washington, sacbee, 9 Feb. 2018
• What surprised me most during the test, however, was the fact that the big, goofy step-through commuter bike was more fun to ride than the ultralight gravel bike.
  — WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022
• 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
• 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
• To catch tanks on light or ultralight tackle, an angler cannot make mistakes.
  — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2023
• There are many ultralight sleeping bags that weigh under three pounds.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 June 2020
• With a bounce-free fit and ultralight back protector, this pack was our choice for long backcountry days.
  — Outside Online, 27 May 2022
• Check out picks for the best lightweight hiking boots, ultralight sleeping bags, and camping tents.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023
• Light Avoid sweaty feet on summer hikes with ultralight hiking socks.
  — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022
• The ultralight cushioning is only in the heels, toes, footbeds, and Achilles to keep these socks comfortable without adding too much warmth.
  — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
• These flats stand out from the rest because of their ultralight, soft, comfortable uppers.
  — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 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
• Leave the grounds altogether and hop onto one of the resort's ultralight flights to get a birds-eye view of all the rainforested area has to offer.
  — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2021
• This unique and ultralight headlamp weighs in just under 80 grams, and features a no-bounce design, which is great for long, dark winter runs.
  — Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
• For instance, ultralight tents tend to have essentially all mesh with a tub-style floor.
  — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 27 Sep. 2023
• This tent is on the more affordable end of ultralight backpacking tents.
  — Popular Science, 6 July 2020
• The Szorenyi would be an ideal engine in ultralight aircraft and gyrocopters for the same reasons as the Wankel: good power, low weight, small size.
  — Matthew Jancer, Popular Mechanics, 18 Jan. 2019
• That, plus the ultralight nylon face and lining fabrics, kept us from overheating, even on tough slogs.
  — Outside Online, 27 May 2022
• The tubeless tire design adds puncture resistance, while the frame is made from sturdy aviation aluminum alloy and ultralight carbon fiber.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024

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ultralight

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• 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
• Or when a goose bumped into the long arm of the ultralight that held the GoPro camera and the plane shuddered.
  — Robin Aigner, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2019
• When the engine on my ultralight cut out, I was supposed to be ready.
  — Caroline Paul, Outside Online, 11 July 2018
• Both of those factors make an ultralight spinning reel the right choice for trout.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2020
• Gary Maynard explained the types are known as an ultralight and stacked kite.
  — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2019
• Mountaineers, meanwhile, might prize ultralight snowshoes that won’t weigh them down when strapped to the pack instead of the boots. Slope.
  — Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2021
• The tiny ultralight thudded and bounced but remained gamely intact, then came to a stop.
  — Caroline Paul, Outside Online, 11 July 2018
• There are many ultralight sleeping bags that weigh under three pounds.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 4 June 2020
• Crappie fishing was good before the rains in Yellow and Bear creeks and should pick up again by midweek--troll small jigs on ultralight at 8 to 15 feet.
  — Frank Sargeant, al, 13 Dec. 2019
• But an ultralight also cannot be flown over cities or other bustling areas.
  — New York Times, 7 June 2021
• The ultralight, stainless steel 9 Peak smart watch is no exception.
  — J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 11 July 2022
• Few packs blend ultralight-friendly design with comfort and features as well as this one.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
• Matador is known for its ultralight but durable and waterproof duffels and backpacks, and the SEG42 follows suit.
  — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Aug. 2020
• 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
• But the real magic comes from an external carbon-fiber exoskeleton that goes around the back of the boot, up the ankle, and around the gaiter, enabling a stiff and supportive yet ultralight fit.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2021
• The prototype features two pontoons and is considered an ultralight by the FAA, which means a pilot's license is not required to fly it.
  — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2017
• 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
• The Copper Spur remains just over three pounds even with these additions, thanks to the new ultralight, double-ripstop nylon in the body and vented, waterproof fly.
  — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2021
• Made with ultralight foam construction, the Teva Arrowood Lux is a far cry from your typical clunky hiking shoe.
  — Sarah Sekula, Fox News, 8 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
• 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
• In the mid-1970s, Wittingham—then working for Exxon—figured out how to use the ultralight, highly reactive metal lithium in the anode.
  — Wired, 9 Oct. 2019
• But, in 1988, Salem died in a freak ultralight accident outside San Antonio.
  — Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2021
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ultralight packs, which weigh around two pounds for 45- to 55-liter models, are best suited for backpackers who log long-mileage days and can fill that pack with ultralight sleeping and cooking systems.
  — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 13 July 2018
• These ultralight, moisture-wicking running and hiking tights are sleek, stretchy, and made with HeiQ Fresh odor control to keep you feeling fresh on intrepid adventures.
  — Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2022
• 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

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024