Ultralight Backpacking Gear: All The Rest

Start with the "big three" when you are trying to reduce weight. If you cut the weight in half for all the little pieces of ultralight backpacking gear that you have, it might save you a pound. A good light weight tent or tarp to replace your six-pounder can save you up to five pounds. So look at your backpack, shelter and sleeping bag first, then move on to the other gear.

I thought my 3-pound, 2-ounce sleeping bag was light, until I found a 17-ounce bag that keeps me even warmer.

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Ultralight Gear Can Be Fragile

Remember too, that often ultralight backpacking gear is more fragile than ordinary gear. Keep that in mind when you are buying the gear and when you are planning a trip. My Frogg Toggs rainwear is great, but it is papery, and I might leave it behind if I go on a trip that involves pushing through a lot of thick brush.

Other pages on ultralight backpacking gear:

Ultralight Backpacking Equipment - The Latest Weights : Covers the "big three."

Lightweight Hiking Equipment Suppliers, is where you'll find links to several good online sources of daydream-inducing gear.

Light, Lighter, Lightest: An Ultralight Backpacking Gear List shows you the lightest ultralight backpacking gear options are for everything from tents to gloves.

Hiking Staffs and Walking Sticks will give you more names for trekking poles and some useful information too.

A Good Backpacking Stove covers ultralight cooking options.

Lightweight Backpacking Gear Ideas : A few new ideas for lightweight backpacking gear.

There is also a page on Adventure Racing Gear.

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