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Ultralight Backpacking : Expert Advice from REI. John Muir took little more than bread and tea into the wilderness. By the 1960s, a century later, backpackers were carrying up to 50 or even 70 pounds' worth of gear. In the 1990s, the mindset began to change and modern materials have swung the pendulum back to the "less is more" philosophy. So, what is ultralight backpacking? No official definition of "ultralight" exists. It's more a frame of mind than an arbitrary pack weight. If you're ready to lighten your load on the trail, here are a few tips for starters: Weigh your gear: Find a kitchen and/or luggage scale and weigh your current gear. The following additional suggestions and our Ultralight Backpacking Checklist will help you decide where to start cutting.

Video: Ultralight Backpacking Tips Going Ultralight With The Big Four The fastest way to lighten your load is to replace one or all of the four largest items most backpackers carry: pack, tent, sleeping bag and pad. Backpack Shelter Sleeping bag To lower your bag weight: Sleeping pad. Ultralight Backpacking Checklist: Expert Advice from REI. First Aid Checklist: Expert Advice from REI.

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