lightweight backpacking – ultralightbackpacking
How I reduced my pack weight If your pack weight is not important to you and shaving the grams is of no interest then maybe you should close this article now. But if you genuinely want to learn how I pack lighter, then read on ... I often receive e-mails about gear preferences, what I …
I started at Riksgränsen in the north on September 6th, close to the Norwegian border. Then I hiked south until I crossed over to Vistas in the east. Back-tracking to Kungsleden, I then walked north to Abisko finishing on September 12. The trip took me 7 days and 6 nights and total length was 118 …
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I'll be leaving this Thursday September 5 by train from Copenhagen and arrive at my destination on Friday 6 lunch time. My itinerary can be read here. After my final comments below you can see my packing list copied from my spreadsheet. The weights do not include water bu they do include food and fuel. …
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Today the Forrestechs YouTube Channel released a video about Brian Outdoors which tells my story and why I started to lightweight backpack. Forrestechs likes to spend time in the outdoors and he has a great interest in tech. In his videos you can follow his tours and get inspiration for your next adventure. His idea …
The big three, my kitchen and rain gear ... what is on my packing list Preparing for my upcoming Swedish Lapland hike in two weeks time I decided to go on a "test camp" to help me decide what to pack and what not should be placed on my packing list. I specifically want to …
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Ultralight backpacking has its foundations starting with gear that has two uses. Multiple use items contribute to reducing your total pack weight. For example my trekking poles are also my tent poles. Another example is my Hyperlite Mountain Gear stuff sack for my puffy jacket which doubles as a pillow. I purchased my HMG stuff …
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On this hike we walk on Skåneleden SL1 Sections 3, 3A (the new section 3A) which is actually Blekingeleden and finally Skåneleden SL1 section 4. I was accompanied by Clemens aka @forrestechs on IG and his wife. We started at Bökestad and hiked by Fuglabacken along Lake Raslången, N. Gillesnäs, Olofström, Lake Halen and back …
Mølleådalen (Mill Stream Valley) is part of a large branched valley system between Roskilde Fjord and Øresund (the Sound between Denmark & Sweden). The valley was once the most important industrial area in Denmark and for centuries water was utilized here to drive the mills. A quick and dirty overnighter testing the Borah Gear 7x9 …
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I use my trekking poles for not only in aiding walking but also for supporting my shelters. Therefore my poles need to be both robust and lightweight. Trekking poles give you more stability on the trail, providing an upper body workout, and take pressure off your knees and back. One of the main reasons that …
