Create Your Own Backpacking Gear List With My Custom Google Spreadsheet
Use my custom Google spreadsheet to create your own lightweight backpacking gear list. Automatically calculate pack weight and costs, generate reports, charts & more.
Read moreUse my custom Google spreadsheet to create your own lightweight backpacking gear list. Automatically calculate pack weight and costs, generate reports, charts & more.
Read morePlanning a long distance backpacking trip and wondering what kind of pack to get? Here are ten of the most popular lightweight backpacks for thru-hikers.
Read morePlanning a long hike and looking for a good pair of shoes? Here are five popular hiking shoes that are perfect for lightweight backpacking and hiking…
Read moreLooking for a new backpack for your next hiking adventure? Here is a list of every lightweight pack I know of that weighs under 4 lbs, to help you with your search.
Read moreHere’s a list of every lightweight backpacking shelter I know of (165+) with pics, specs and other info. Find the perfect shelter for your next hiking adventure.
Read moreHere’s a list of every lightweight sleeping bag I know of (300+) with pics, specs and other info. Find the perfect sleeping bag for your next hiking adventure.
Read moreHere’s a list of every lightweight sleeping pad I know of (250+) with pics, specs and other info. Find the perfect sleeping pad for your next hiking adventure.
Read moreI’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…
Read moreSome of the best and most innovative ultralight backpacking gear is made by small, hiker-owned businesses who design, manufacture and sell gear directly to fellow hikers…
Read moreThere are lots of options when it comes to choosing a lightweight backpacking stove: alcohol stoves, canister stoves, wood stoves, solid fuel stoves and cooking on a campfire. Here are some of the pros and cons of each.
Read moreBackpackers spend a lot of time, money and effort trimming ounces from their backpacking gear in the quest to lighten their load. But, in my opinion a lot of the time it’s wasted effort. If you want to significantly reduce your pack weight concentrate on these three items…
Read moreUnless you have experience drinking untreated back country water, it is recommended that you treat your drinking water by filtering or another method. Here are some popular water filters and purification methods…
Read moreLightweight backpacking isn’t all about counting grams and ounces and becoming a slave to the scale. It’s also about freeing up space in your pack for things that can make hiking more fun!
Read moreOne way to reduce your pack weight is to get rid of unnecessary gear. The other way is to replace essential gear items with lightweight alternatives. Here are five gear items you can replace to reduce your pack weight…
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