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How to Think Like an Ultralight Backpacker

... ways to use the things you have for more than one purpose, and buy things that have multiple purposes. This is classic ultralight backpacker thinking. 5. Are there strategies can I use to lighten the load? An extreme example: eat ... Read Read: How to Think Like an Ultralight Backpacker

By: Steve Gillman | 05/04/2008 | Camping

Ultralight Backpacking Tent/ Tips on Choosing an Ultralight Backpacking Tent

... going to be the only thing between you and the elements, so it's vital to choose the right one for you and your style of backpacking. There are many ultralight backpacking tents on the market, some just large enough for a person to lie ... Read Read: Ultralight Backpacking Tent/ Tips on Choosing an Ultralight Backpacking Tent

By: mike legg | 29/11/2007 | Camping

Ultralight Backpacking Tips for Lightweight Campers

... but they don’t go stale as quick as bread will do. These are just a few ideas of how to cut down the weight and go ultralight backpacking I am sure that when you think things through you will be able to come up with many more ideas to ... Read Read: Ultralight Backpacking Tips for Lightweight Campers

By: mike legg | 21/12/2007 | Camping

Tarp Shelters For Lightweight Backpackers

... hand, if it's too big it will catch rain out near the edge of the tarp, and funnel it back to you. Mosquitos keep a lot of ultralight backpackers from using tarp shelters. Repellant is a partial solution, as is using the tarp only when it ... Read Read: Tarp Shelters For Lightweight Backpackers

By: Steve Gillman | 20/09/2005 | Sports & Fitness

Backpacking Light - Six Reasons Why

Backpacking light, sometimes called fastpacking or ultralight backpacking, doesn't mean leaving anything important behind, or sacrificing comfort. My seventeen-ounce down sleeping bag keeps me warmer than my previous four-pounder did. I ... Read Read: Backpacking Light - Six Reasons Why

By: Steve Gillman | 09/12/2007 | Camping

Backpack

... these packs can be produced inexpensively. Some outdoors packs, particularly those sold for day hikes, ultralight backpacking and mountaineering are sometimes frameless as well. The more traditional type of frame pack uses a rigid external ... Read Read: Backpack

By: dresscloth | 15/10/2008 | Cosmetics

Benefits of using Backpacking equipment gear

... best suited for the purpose. If your luggage is not much and is below twenty-five pounds, you can go for an ultralight backpack. But if your luggage is going to be heavy, then you can buy a pack, preferably with a waist belt and padded ... Read Read: Benefits of using Backpacking equipment gear

By: Barry Elliot | 20/08/2009 | Travel
Ben McKay

Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice

... of the way it enhances their performance, hence the increasingly popular manufacture of ultralight tents, clothing and equipment. Adventure runners, backpackers and mountain bikers are amongst those looking to shave every gram off their ... Read Read: Lightweight & Ultralight Camping Equipment Advice

By: Ben McKay | 28/03/2008 | Camping

Backpacking - Six Ways to Save Money

As pack weights get lighter and going into the wilderness gets safer, backpacking also is getting more and more expensive. How do you save money without giving up the ultralight equipment and safety gear? Let's look at a few different ways. ... Read Read: Backpacking - Six Ways to Save Money

By: Steve Gillman | 24/06/2008 | Destinations

The Advantages Of Light Backpacking

... you with the same protection during your camping expedition. There are now hundreds of Ultralight gears available in the market today and these gears are a big help to you. Your backpack must not weigh more than two pounds. Purchase one ... Read Read: The Advantages Of Light Backpacking

By: Greg Lucas | 02/01/2007 | Travel

How to Choose Your Next Backpack

... get if you think one the handle on your toothbrush and the label on your peanut butter are too heavy to bring. Ultralight. This means you like saving weight, you'll give up a few things to get it down, but you still like some suspension, ... Read Read: How to Choose Your Next Backpack

By: Brian Tecklenburg | 16/09/2009 | Travel
Bob Page

Backpacking Tarps

... a suitable shelter.Why a backpacking tarp? Weight alone is one of the biggest benefits of switching to backpacking tarps. A reliable ultralight tarp will only take up about 7 ounces as compared to three pounds (48 ounces) for a traditional ... Read Read: Backpacking Tarps

By: Bob Page | 15/12/2009 | Outdoor Sports

Choosing a Sleeping Bag - Six Questions

... a tight mummy bag? Try a rectangular or semi-rectangular one. 5. How heavy is the sleeping bag? Even if you are not into ultralight backpacking, there is no reason to carry too much weight if it isn't necessary. A decent summer sleeping ... Read Read: Choosing a Sleeping Bag - Six Questions

By: Steve Gillman | 10/06/2008 | Camping

Hiking Shoes - Light And Cheap

... hiking boots to lightweight hiking shoes. It was a part of my move from mainstream backpacking to lightweight or "ultralight backpacking." I stopped getting blisters and have perhaps one or two in the years since. Apart from keeping things ... Read Read: Hiking Shoes - Light And Cheap

By: Steve Gillman | 24/03/2009 | Equipment

How to Choose a Bivouac Sack?

... main choice for recreational explorers. The bivvy is unfortunately for for everyone. Although it is a good option for ultralight backpacking, not everyone is comfortable with the limited space. If space is an issue for you and you don't ... Read Read: How to Choose a Bivouac Sack?

By: Jonsky | 28/05/2009 | Camping

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