Ultralight hiking

Trimming your gear to the ultralight necessities takes some ingenuity. Make it easy with this ultralight backpacking gear checklist.

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Ultralight backpacking gear list for thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail. Refined list of cottage industry and traditional backpacking gear companies.

Some of the best moments in my life happened when I had the very least. Whenever I stress about money or work, I remind myself of that. When I was spending a majority of each year backpacking, hitchhiking, or cycling, people would ask me if I was a self-made millionaire or a trust-fund baby. I’d laugh it off and assure them that living like a hobo was dirt cheap. I used to have a motto back then: “A dollar saved is a mile hiked.” I’d see something I wanted to buy and think, "is it worth 200…

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Barney "Scout" Mann hiked the Triple Crown after turning 55. Here's his ultralight pack list for trips of any distance.

Going Solo on Instagram: "Ultralight meets kinda heavy. I am by no means an ultralight backpacker, but when bringing slightly heavier gear (like this tent) I can still maintain the same weight I usually carry by switching out my normal pack and cook system for an ultralight option. I might also see some snow and ice so I am bringing the spikes and the foam pad. New YouTube video to follow ❄️🤞(video now available on YouTube. Link in bio) - - - #flatlay #camping #adventure #outdoors…

To go ultralight or not, is that the question? Today, the debate seems over: why carry more when you can carry less and increase the enjoyment of your hike? Technology allows us to have lighter fabrics and materials, to bring more (food, books, music) while being lighter. Of course, if you’ve foraged around the internet, you know the basics: go lightweight but stay secure and comfortable. You are not a tourist going around in flip-flops on a snowy ridge! ...

Ultralight rain skirt Ripstop Nylon (MYOG): pattern, sewing, experiences. Make your own gear easily for lightweight hiking and backpacking!

HOW TO MAKE ULTRALIGHT HIKING SANDALS AT HOME By Yu Liu Sandals are very important in long distance hiking, you can’t wear hiking shoes or boots all the time after arriving at the camp, putting on sandals can make your feet feel incredibly relaxed, and sandals are even more important when crossing rivers and bathing, […]