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Showing posts with label lightweight hiking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lightweight hiking. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Lightweight Backpacking Collection

In the High Sierra 

Over the years I've posted a few articles on lightweight backpacking. As these are scattered throughout this blog I thought I'd gather together the links so they can be easily accessed.

How New Is Lightweight Backpacking?

Backpacking: How Light Is Safe?

Ultralight, Lightweight, Traditional .... Or Maybe Just Backpacking?

Ultralight Backpacking? Some Thoughts

Thoughts On Lightening A Backpacking Load

Performance, Durability & Lightweight Gear 


A Lightweight Approach to Big Hills

Why Lightweight Footwear?

Then & Now: Comparing Gear For Long Distance Walks 

 Shelters for Backpacking

Some Thoughts on Lightweight Footwear in Winter

Lightweight Gear In Winter

Ten Lightweight Packs for Long-Distance Walking

Wild camp on the TGO Challenge
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