Here’s where you’ll find tips and gear for cutting weight from your backpack so you can go ultralight, even on a budget.
If you are ready to upgrade to an ultralight backpack, you’ll quickly realize that most UL packs are EXPENSIVE. An UL pack from a well-known brand can easily cost more than $300. There’s generally a good reason why ultralight gear costs so much: lightweight materials which can handle abuse are not cheap!
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Good backpacking sleeping pads will help you sleep comfortably, insulate you from the cold ground, and last through multiple trips. But the “best” sleeping pads can cost well over $200. If you aren’t willing to shell out this much money, don’t worry. There are some good but cheap backpacking sleeping pads available.
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When I started backpacking as a kid, it was common for backpackers to carry around 40 or even 50lbs worth of gear on their backs. Then the ultralight backpacking revolution began in the early 90s. Manufacturers began making better quality, lighter gear. Now, ultralight backpacking has become an obsession with hikers trying to get their
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For a long time, I got by without using a windscreen for my canister stove. If it was particularly windy, I would just make sure to set up the stove next to a tree stump or boulder to block the wind.
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When backpacking or thru-hiking, you need foods which are loaded with calories but still light enough to carry. That’s why you’ll find so many hikers eating Fritos for dinner (or making meals like “Frito pie”).
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