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
ULtralight gear hall of fame, backpacking mag
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 5:16 am
Re: ULtralight gear hall of fame, backpacking mag
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 8:38 am
As usual - advertisers and potential advertisers (other than perhaps Gossamer Gear) and ignore the important UL manufacturers and their products. While a couple of the products are near best in class most are not. Commercial self interest at its best.
Re: ULtralight gear hall of fame, backpacking mag
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 8:41 am
cottage industries largely overlooked... can't afford to or arent interested in advertising with the big publications
Re: ULtralight gear hall of fame, backpacking mag
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 9:47 am
Why would any self-respecting ULer carry a hammock just to lounge but not sleep in?
Re: ULtralight gear hall of fame, backpacking mag
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 10:05 am
Yep - that sums it up.
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