My Lightweight Backpacking Gear List (2019 Update)
This is my current backpacking gear list for three-season long-distance backpacking. It’s lightweight, comfortable to carry and even includes a few luxury items.
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My 2013 Ultralight Backpacking Gear List (10.5 lb Base Weight)
My gear list from 2013 – 2015 when I began adding some weight back in to my pack, figuring out what I really liked, and moving away from hardcore ultralight packing toward a more balanced approach.
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My Lightweight Backpacking Clothing System
I’ve made some changes to my backpacking clothing system for the 2016 hiking season. Here is what I will be wearing on the trail this year…
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My name is Erik Asorson, aka "Erik the Black." I'm a long-distance backpacker, cartographer and author of 
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