In August 2011, popular US backpacking magazine Backpacker published an article on ultralight hiking titled Ultimate Comfort: 12 Easy Ways to Shed Weight and Camp in Style.
As a response to this, Backpacking North examines the 12 steps they recommend to reduce your packweight, and offers a more comprehensive selection of tips and gear recommendations. The series draws on my own experiences, and on those of other people writing in the ultralight blogosphere. Rather than showcasing the newest gear, the series will focus on tried-and-tested gear that has proven itself popular with the UL hiking community.
Part 1: Admit you have a problem
Part 2: Downsize your pack
Part 3: Ditch your dome
Part 4: Change your bedding
Part 5: Start cooking light
Part 6: Pay attention to the menu
Part 7: Carry less water
Part 8: Dress down
Part 9: Stay fresh with less
Part 10: Pack knowledge
Part 11: Go smart-tech
Part 12: Give your feet a break
Epilogue: Summary of discussion.
Following the publication online, the series will be rewritten, updated with the latest gear info, and then published as a downloadable pdf/ePub book.
These are some good tips and insights for backpackers. Planning your trip as well as your gear are perhaps the most essential part of the travel.
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