Ultralight backpacking gear

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

Find the best ultralight backpacking gear for your next adventure from ultralight tents, ultralight sleeping bags, and more.

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…

Ultralight doesn’t necessarily mean ultra-expensive. In fact, in many cases the most ultralight option (cutting unnecessary items out) is completely free. A few of...

After 2,194.3 miles, this is the equipment that they loved the most

Backpacking gear shouldn’t cost you a fortune. With a sewing machine and a few blankets you can make your own DIY Ultralight Sleeping bag that is good for temps as low as 40 degrees. Outdoors | Camping | Tutorial

The Future Is Female: Women in Ultralight Backpacking - The Trek

Hey gear heads! Yep, here’s another post about pack weight and gear. If you read my introduction post, then you know I got my first taste of backpacking in 2012 to 2013. This whole concept of “ultralight” was non-existent to me, and I roughly remember my pack tipped the scale at 45+ pounds (barf). Now I know that there’s some die hard “ultraheavy’s” out there doing their thing. I see you! I’ve seen people haul massive packs with every trinket, ...

My approach to backpacking gear is to be as lightweight as possible while still providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable. This is my complete list of gear with info about what I like about each item.

https://hikeminded.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/no-gear-gear-my-favorite-ultralight-pieces-which-i-didnt-buy-at-the-outdoor-store/ No-Gear Gear: My Favorite Ultralight Pieces Which I Didn’t Buy At The Outdoor Store MYOG Gear DIY No-Gear Ultralight

Gear list and reviews of our ultralight 19 lb 8 oz two person backpacking set up! #backpacking #ultralightgear #outdoorgear #howtobackpack

With so much awesome backpacking gear out there, it can be hard to choose! This is my own personal list of hiking gear that I have used and loved for years of exploring the trails. Take a look and see if it gives you any ideas for your next backpacking trip. #backpackinggear #hikinggear #hiking

We tested the best backpacking pillows on the market today according to price, weight, comfort, and packability. Read on to see how they performed, which is best for you, and get some valuable buying advice.

The easiest way to lighten your pack isn’t to buy new gear, but to leave a few things you already have behind.

10 Best Ultralight Backpacks - SectionHiker.com

With gear lighter than ever, it's time for ultralight backpackers to stop using the ten-pound baseweight as their cutoff.

Backpacking gear is expensive. It’s no secret that more expensive gear usually means lower weight, higher quality, and a better warranty, but we’ve found some pretty competitive alternatives to the pricier gear. We compiled this list of our favorite tips for backpacking on a budget, many of which don’t require any spending at all.

Read about how I trimmed my pack weight back down to 25 lbs after hovering at +/- 30 lbs for a few of years. I also share what’s in my 5 day Ultralight Backpacking Gear List. List includes we…