A place to chat about gear and the philosphy of ultralight. Ultralight bushwalking or backpacking focuses on carrying the lightest and simplest kit. There is still a good focus on safety and skill.
Forum rules
Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked.
If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.
Common words
Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel
light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg
ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg
super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg
extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
-
- What have you added back in
by Kitzy » Sat 09 Nov, 2019 8:41 am
- 4 Replies
- 13034 Views
- Last post by QueenLucyVanPelt
Mon 11 Nov, 2019 9:33 pm
-
- UL options for decontaminating water
by wildwanderer » Wed 23 Oct, 2019 10:00 am
- 14 Replies
- 20355 Views
- Last post by Al M
Fri 25 Oct, 2019 11:36 pm
-
- Happy Ultralight feet in snow
by emma_melbourne » Tue 16 Jul, 2019 8:52 pm
- 5 Replies
- 15414 Views
- Last post by rcaffin
Mon 21 Oct, 2019 9:24 am
-
- MLD Duomid in Silnylon - intial thoughts
by AlistairB » Thu 22 Aug, 2019 7:58 pm
- 2 Replies
- 11470 Views
- Last post by johnrs
Wed 16 Oct, 2019 9:27 am
-
- Starting out Guide to Ultralight Bushwalking
by crollsurf » Sat 12 Oct, 2019 2:57 pm
- 9 Replies
- 17815 Views
- Last post by Bubbalouie
Mon 14 Oct, 2019 9:19 pm
-
- Overnight pack for running/fastpack
by Ms_Mudd » Sat 07 Sep, 2019 10:04 pm
- 18 Replies
- 24350 Views
- Last post by Scooters
Mon 30 Sep, 2019 12:20 pm
-
- Zpacks padded hip pockets
by Petew » Thu 19 Sep, 2019 8:01 am
- 6 Replies
- 14731 Views
- Last post by Petew
Fri 20 Sep, 2019 4:02 pm
-
- Frameless pack recommendations
by Petew » Thu 05 Sep, 2019 5:22 pm
- 17 Replies
- 29830 Views
- Last post by Petew
Tue 10 Sep, 2019 1:25 pm
-
- Soft water bottles
by Lamont » Sun 18 Aug, 2019 2:14 pm
- 13 Replies
- 19225 Views
- Last post by Neo
Mon 02 Sep, 2019 8:08 pm
-
- Coming soon Big Agnes Tiger Wall Dyneema Carbon poles
by lorrainey100 » Mon 08 Jul, 2019 3:26 pm
- 6 Replies
- 13931 Views
- Last post by Petew
Sun 25 Aug, 2019 8:51 am
-
- Shelter options
by racca » Thu 20 Jun, 2019 8:04 pm
- 15 Replies
- 21193 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Sat 17 Aug, 2019 11:44 am
-
- Montbell superior down pants
by Petew » Mon 03 Jun, 2019 6:46 pm
- 55 Replies
- 56403 Views
- Last post by andrewa
Fri 09 Aug, 2019 5:30 pm
-
- Patagonia R1 pants
by Petew » Mon 22 Jul, 2019 10:16 am
- 13 Replies
- 18184 Views
- Last post by Petew
Wed 07 Aug, 2019 5:42 pm
-
- Are there any micro businesses doing UL packs in Australia?
by dagsands » Tue 19 Feb, 2019 1:34 pm
- 11 Replies
- 19412 Views
- Last post by threshold
Mon 15 Jul, 2019 4:46 pm
-
- Novapro Sports Tents?
by andrewa » Thu 12 Apr, 2018 7:53 pm
- 12 Replies
- 28802 Views
- Last post by jackattack
Thu 11 Jul, 2019 12:03 pm
-
- Dan Durston Rucksack
by Lamont » Mon 08 Jul, 2019 5:53 pm
- 0 Replies
- 8087 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Mon 08 Jul, 2019 5:53 pm
-
- Scooby dooby Uberlite
by Lamont » Sat 06 Apr, 2019 7:23 am
- 22 Replies
- 25788 Views
- Last post by Bubbalouie
Sun 07 Jul, 2019 10:07 am
-
- Budget Ultralight Hiking
by Will305 » Sat 22 Nov, 2014 12:32 pm
- 28 Replies
- 40967 Views
- Last post by ChrisJHC
Wed 03 Jul, 2019 8:16 pm
-
- DCF stick on loops
by Petew » Wed 26 Jun, 2019 12:29 pm
- 2 Replies
- 9246 Views
- Last post by Petew
Wed 26 Jun, 2019 12:53 pm
-
- Pegs: Stake your Claims ...
by Aushiker » Wed 15 Jun, 2016 12:29 am
- 54 Replies
- 85175 Views
- Last post by Rileyr
Wed 26 Jun, 2019 3:30 am
-
- Naturehike,3F UL Gear and Big Agnes
by havanainthebush » Thu 13 Jun, 2019 11:48 am
- 13 Replies
- 20896 Views
- Last post by havanainthebush
Tue 25 Jun, 2019 10:05 pm
-
- Food tasting toxic on endurance activities
by Aardvark » Sun 23 Jun, 2019 8:54 pm
- 3 Replies
- 9213 Views
- Last post by slparker
Mon 24 Jun, 2019 11:00 am
-
- Instant healthy meals
by gbagua » Tue 16 Apr, 2019 7:14 pm
- 18 Replies
- 21846 Views
- Last post by Ms_Mudd
Fri 21 Jun, 2019 8:48 am
-
- In rain? SOL Escape Bivvy or equivalent
by wildwanderer » Mon 28 Jan, 2019 9:24 pm
- 17 Replies
- 23512 Views
- Last post by havanainthebush
Tue 18 Jun, 2019 11:48 pm
-
- Toaks 450ml Cup & Bega Peanut Butter 375g
by Orbita_Serenitatem » Tue 26 Mar, 2019 9:11 pm
- 22 Replies
- 22573 Views
- Last post by Orion
Tue 18 Jun, 2019 9:59 pm
-
- I love my undercling mike quilt, but...
by threshold » Fri 12 May, 2017 10:31 pm
- 6 Replies
- 14805 Views
- Last post by sasfish
Sun 26 May, 2019 6:43 pm
-
- Things you have bought too much of
by Petew » Tue 30 Apr, 2019 4:24 pm
- 30 Replies
- 30318 Views
- Last post by McNazgul
Wed 22 May, 2019 7:24 am
-
- Montbell plasma 1000 jackets
by enlightened0ne » Fri 10 May, 2019 7:51 am
- 6 Replies
- 10411 Views
- Last post by Petew
Fri 10 May, 2019 2:23 pm
-
- Onda over?
by Lamont » Sun 05 May, 2019 3:21 pm
- 3 Replies
- 8609 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Mon 06 May, 2019 4:44 pm
-
- Tarp users, what kind of bivy do you prefer and why?
by -dz- » Sat 25 Nov, 2017 2:44 pm
- 15 Replies
- 23698 Views
- Last post by drewmac
Sat 04 May, 2019 4:39 pm
-
- Exped air mats 2017 onwards
by Petew » Sat 04 May, 2019 8:03 am
- 0 Replies
- 5922 Views
- Last post by Petew
Sat 04 May, 2019 8:03 am
-
- Big Sky
by Neo » Fri 15 Mar, 2019 6:39 pm
- 4 Replies
- 8595 Views
- Last post by Neo
Thu 02 May, 2019 12:18 pm
-
- Venerated UL maker is back
by Lamont » Fri 26 Apr, 2019 6:32 pm
- 2 Replies
- 7228 Views
- Last post by Mark F
Sat 27 Apr, 2019 9:25 pm
-
- Are any australian cottage retailers making dcf shelters?
by threshold » Sun 21 Apr, 2019 1:26 pm
- 7 Replies
- 10647 Views
- Last post by onward
Fri 26 Apr, 2019 4:58 pm
-
- Pulled the trigger on a new shelter today.
by threshold » Thu 25 Apr, 2019 8:08 pm
- 3 Replies
- 7673 Views
- Last post by threshold
Thu 25 Apr, 2019 8:32 pm
-
- People Seen Carrying the Most Gear
by Kickinghorse » Sun 21 Apr, 2019 1:14 pm
- 10 Replies
- 13346 Views
- Last post by Tobias
Thu 25 Apr, 2019 6:14 pm
-
- Too funny - UL grater
by emma_melbourne » Thu 16 Aug, 2018 5:24 pm
- 9 Replies
- 14341 Views
- Last post by vagrom
Tue 23 Apr, 2019 4:42 pm
-
- Change afoot at Wilderness Threadworks
by Lamont » Mon 15 Apr, 2019 11:47 am
- 9 Replies
- 12005 Views
- Last post by threshold
Sun 21 Apr, 2019 1:37 pm
-
- Avice on purchasing Cuben Fibre stuff sacks, peg & pole bags
by adventuremum » Thu 03 Jan, 2019 6:31 pm
- 19 Replies
- 20193 Views
- Last post by threshold
Sun 21 Apr, 2019 1:29 pm
-
- Lightweight shell for Overland Track in August
by Petew » Mon 15 Apr, 2019 2:38 pm
- 10 Replies
- 11872 Views
- Last post by RonK
Sat 20 Apr, 2019 12:11 pm
-
- Light 100% Merino wool beanie
by gbagua » Tue 16 Apr, 2019 7:09 pm
- 13 Replies
- 20059 Views
- Last post by Heremeahappy1
Fri 19 Apr, 2019 9:41 am
-
- Something wrong now or very right 30 years ago
by Moondog55 » Fri 05 Apr, 2019 7:25 am
- 3 Replies
- 7704 Views
- Last post by Al M
Fri 05 Apr, 2019 10:53 pm
-
- Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2
by Zapruda » Wed 13 Mar, 2019 6:27 am
- 44 Replies
- 45982 Views
- Last post by Nuts
Mon 25 Mar, 2019 9:55 am
-
- Any interest in the Plexamid?
by Lamont » Sun 24 Jun, 2018 2:48 pm
- 22 Replies
- 27376 Views
- Last post by JoeD
Wed 06 Mar, 2019 1:37 pm
-
- Big Agnes releasing Dyneema Tents
by Species 8472 » Wed 27 Feb, 2019 1:35 pm
- 7 Replies
- 10954 Views
- Last post by crollsurf
Tue 05 Mar, 2019 8:45 pm
-
- Ultralight running sandals - hiking?
by Stew63 » Fri 15 Feb, 2019 7:49 pm
- 8 Replies
- 11688 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Tue 05 Mar, 2019 7:58 pm
-
- Comfy light inflatable mat for an overnighter
by gbagua » Sat 15 Dec, 2018 7:05 am
- 25 Replies
- 25244 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Wed 13 Feb, 2019 2:25 am
-
- UL or LW tent for Tas - not winter
by gingerninja » Thu 09 Aug, 2018 4:48 pm
- 20 Replies
- 25159 Views
- Last post by Drew
Mon 04 Feb, 2019 4:27 pm
-
- UL Shorts and Jocks bargain?
by Lamont » Thu 24 Jan, 2019 9:02 am
- 16 Replies
- 23583 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Wed 30 Jan, 2019 6:47 pm
-
- SWD DCF -are the Cubans coming? Or are they here?
by Lamont » Fri 21 Dec, 2018 3:32 pm
- 10 Replies
- 17196 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Fri 25 Jan, 2019 8:57 am
Return to Board index
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests
Forum permissions
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum