Ultralight Backpacking
How To Think Like An Ultralight Backpacker
It isn't just about the gear you buy. Here is how you can think like an ultralight backpacker.
Ultralight Hiking Gear, The No Tent Approach
Ultralight hiking and backpacking is really only suited to the warmer times of year, such as late spring through to late summer. This is because the biggest weight saving will be on things like your tent and sleeping bag, which are usually two of the heaviest items in your backpack.
Ultralight Backpacking Tips For Lightweight Campers
The first thing of course is to ditch anything that is not really essential. Try to think if you can do without an item and if so leave it behind. Next try to consider items that can be used for more than one task. This can be quite easy if you give it some thought. (For instance do you need to take a plate or will the lid of your cooking pot do the job)?
Ultralight Backpacking Secrets
Ultralight backpacking is about keeping it light, safe AND comfortable. The tips and secrets here are learned from experience.
Night Hiking And Other Backpacking Ideas
Some more new lightweight backpacking ideas, inventions and innovations for ultralight backpackers.
Ultralight Sleeping Bags
Ultralight sleeping bags for lighweight backpackers are as light as a pound now. And yes, they will keep you warm.
Ultralight Backpacks - The Lightest Out There
How light are todays ultralight backpacks? As light as four ounces, and that's not a typo.
Ultralight Backpacking - Testing Skills
Ultralight backpacking has made all my trips more enjoyable. This trip was just to test some techniques and gear.
Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds
Ever wonder just how light ultralight backpacking can be? Here's what I take on a weekend trip, hiking alone.
Ultralight Backpacking - Getting Started
Put fifteen pounds in your backpack and walk around a bit. Does that feel better than a heavy pack? Then you're ready to for ultralight backpacking.
Why Ultralight Backpacking?
Get rid of your heavy backpack and hiking boots. You can head down the trail in running shoes, with less than twenty pounds on your back.
The first thing of course is to ditch anything that is not really essential. Try to think if you can do without an item and if so leave it behind. Next try to consider items that can be used for more than one task. This can be quite easy if you give it some thought. (For instance do you need to take a plate or will the lid of your cooking pot do the job)?
Ultralight Backpacking Secrets
Ultralight backpacking is about keeping it light, safe AND comfortable. The tips and secrets here are learned from experience.
Night Hiking And Other Backpacking Ideas
Some more new lightweight backpacking ideas, inventions and innovations for ultralight backpackers.
Ultralight Sleeping Bags
Ultralight sleeping bags for lighweight backpackers are as light as a pound now. And yes, they will keep you warm.
Ultralight Backpacks - The Lightest Out There
How light are todays ultralight backpacks? As light as four ounces, and that's not a typo.
Ultralight Backpacking - Testing Skills
Ultralight backpacking has made all my trips more enjoyable. This trip was just to test some techniques and gear.
Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds
Ever wonder just how light ultralight backpacking can be? Here's what I take on a weekend trip, hiking alone.
Ultralight Backpacking - Getting Started
Put fifteen pounds in your backpack and walk around a bit. Does that feel better than a heavy pack? Then you're ready to for ultralight backpacking.
Why Ultralight Backpacking?
Get rid of your heavy backpack and hiking boots. You can head down the trail in running shoes, with less than twenty pounds on your back.