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| In the High Sierra |
Over the years I've posted a few articles on lightweight backpacking. As these are scattered throughout this blog I thought I'd gather together the links so they can be easily accessed.
How New Is Lightweight Backpacking?
Backpacking: How Light Is Safe?
Ultralight, Lightweight, Traditional .... Or Maybe Just Backpacking?
Ultralight Backpacking? Some Thoughts
Thoughts On Lightening A Backpacking Load
Performance, Durability & Lightweight Gear
A Lightweight Approach to Big Hills
Why Lightweight Footwear?
Then & Now: Comparing Gear For Long Distance Walks
Shelters for Backpacking
Some Thoughts on Lightweight Footwear in Winter
Lightweight Gear In Winter
Ten Lightweight Packs for Long-Distance Walking
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| Wild camp on the TGO Challenge |
I am a Ul backpacker with a summer base weight of between 10 and 12 pounds. That's because I use light but not SUL gear.
ReplyDeleteMY MAIN GEAR:
Tent-> Tarptent Moment DW (double wall) solo tent,similar to a Hilleberg Akto)
Bag-> factory overstuffed 20 F. Western Mountaineering Megalite
Pad-> Thermarest Prolite regular
Pack -> Osprey EXOS 58
Stove -> Caldera Cone ti Sidewinder W/ ESBIT tabs, 3 cup pot, Lexan cup & spoon
Hydration-> Camelback 3 L. W/insulated hose
Boots-> Merrill GTX Moab Mids
My backpack complete with 9 pound weight. An I'm comfortable with it.
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