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Lightweight backpacking allows you to travel faster and farther and to cover more range of trails in a shorter time. But never leave out any stuff that you really need which might compromise your safety. GearTrade.com provides some valuable & practical tips on how to reduce your backpack weight.
Park City, UT: Carrying less gear allows you to travel faster and farther and to cover more range of trails in a shorter time. The secret here is to carry only what is essential and leave out the rest, which takes up more space and makes your backpack heavier. There are numerous ways in which you can reduce the weight of your backpack while setting out for an outdoor trip, without compromising your safety.
The best way to start is by making two columns one labeled “Mandatory” and another labeled “Good to have”. List various things in these columns accordingly, and once you’ve done that, cut down the list sensibly. For instance, ask yourself whether you really need 4 pairs of socks for a 3 day journey. Definitely not! You could wear one pair on your feet and carry a spare pair in case it gets wet. The spare pair of socks can also be used as gloves on cold & frosty mornings. The same applies while choosing between fleece, sweater and a long sleeve shirt. Take just one. With such decisions, you can easily cut down 2-3kg from your backpack very easily.
Shelter
Another way to effectively minimize weight is by choosing proper tents and materials. Ultra-light tents usually weigh around 2 kg or even less. It is a good idea to do away with tent poles and use trekking poles and guy lines instead, for setting up the tent. Another option is to use hammock or tarp, which will easily put you into sub 1 kg category. However it is to be noted that super light tents do not have a thick inner canopy which makes them unsuitable for use in areas infested with bugs.
Sleeping Pads
Choosing a closed cell foam pad is the cheapest and lightest alternative to bigger and heavier sleeping pads. You could also consider using sleeping pad as your back rest, which may be a bit extreme for some people. Switching from a full length inflatable pad to closed cell foam can easily save about 700 g.
Sleeping bag
To reduce weight, it is best to carry only a Mylar blanket or a simple sheet. However if you are particular about sleeping bags, you could consider a lightweight sleeping bag but the catch here is that these sleeping bags can lose their insulation capacity if wet and hence needs to be always kept dry. Instead you could also try a combination bag with a thicker side and a thinner side that will span a range of temperature and yet is relatively lighter.
Backpack
The type if backpack chosen also helps in cutting down the weight. Usually, full featured travel backpacks have about 60-80L of storage space and weigh 2.5-3.5kg while a mid-sized weekend pack weighs 1-2kg less.
Stoves and Cookware
If you are planning for short trips, an LPG or canister stove is the ideal choice. These are light, compact and are suited for almost all weather conditions. Make sure to carry small and efficient cook sets to boil water and rehydrate food items, thus allowing you to save on fuel weight.
Be creative and industrious. But never leave out any stuff that you really need which might compromise your safety.
GearTrade.com is a fantastic place to buy and sell any kind of gear, be it hiking or any other outdoor gear. The site offers an excellent platform for buyers and sellers to find the best deals for products. Only fixed price items are listed here which helps in preserving margins. The company has also launched an easy to use iPhone app, which makes it very easy to sell used gear with just a few clicks.
About GearTrade.com GearTrade.com is an online marketplace to buy and sell outdoor gear. Both new and used gear is listed on the site. It serves as a good platform where buyers and sellers get the best deals for the products listed. For more information on buy used party tents and affordable backpacking tents, please visit http://www.geartrade.com
Contact: GearTrade 1678 West Redstone Center Drive Suite 210 Park City, UT 84098 Social Media Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geartrade Twitter: https://twitter.com/geartrade
Rate this! 1-5 starsThe best way to start is by making two columns one labeled “Mandatory” and another labeled “Good to have”. List various things in these columns accordingly, and once you’ve done that, cut down the list sensibly. For instance, ask yourself whether you really need 4 pairs of socks for a 3 day journey. Definitely not! You could wear one pair on your feet and carry a spare pair in case it gets wet. The spare pair of socks can also be used as gloves on cold & frosty mornings. The same applies while choosing between fleece, sweater and a long sleeve shirt. Take just one. With such decisions, you can easily cut down 2-3kg from your backpack very easily.
Shelter
Another way to effectively minimize weight is by choosing proper tents and materials. Ultra-light tents usually weigh around 2 kg or even less. It is a good idea to do away with tent poles and use trekking poles and guy lines instead, for setting up the tent. Another option is to use hammock or tarp, which will easily put you into sub 1 kg category. However it is to be noted that super light tents do not have a thick inner canopy which makes them unsuitable for use in areas infested with bugs.
Sleeping Pads
Choosing a closed cell foam pad is the cheapest and lightest alternative to bigger and heavier sleeping pads. You could also consider using sleeping pad as your back rest, which may be a bit extreme for some people. Switching from a full length inflatable pad to closed cell foam can easily save about 700 g.
Sleeping bag
To reduce weight, it is best to carry only a Mylar blanket or a simple sheet. However if you are particular about sleeping bags, you could consider a lightweight sleeping bag but the catch here is that these sleeping bags can lose their insulation capacity if wet and hence needs to be always kept dry. Instead you could also try a combination bag with a thicker side and a thinner side that will span a range of temperature and yet is relatively lighter.
Backpack
The type if backpack chosen also helps in cutting down the weight. Usually, full featured travel backpacks have about 60-80L of storage space and weigh 2.5-3.5kg while a mid-sized weekend pack weighs 1-2kg less.
Stoves and Cookware
If you are planning for short trips, an LPG or canister stove is the ideal choice. These are light, compact and are suited for almost all weather conditions. Make sure to carry small and efficient cook sets to boil water and rehydrate food items, thus allowing you to save on fuel weight.
Be creative and industrious. But never leave out any stuff that you really need which might compromise your safety.
GearTrade.com is a fantastic place to buy and sell any kind of gear, be it hiking or any other outdoor gear. The site offers an excellent platform for buyers and sellers to find the best deals for products. Only fixed price items are listed here which helps in preserving margins. The company has also launched an easy to use iPhone app, which makes it very easy to sell used gear with just a few clicks.
About GearTrade.com GearTrade.com is an online marketplace to buy and sell outdoor gear. Both new and used gear is listed on the site. It serves as a good platform where buyers and sellers get the best deals for the products listed. For more information on buy used party tents and affordable backpacking tents, please visit http://www.geartrade.com
Contact: GearTrade 1678 West Redstone Center Drive Suite 210 Park City, UT 84098 Social Media Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geartrade Twitter: https://twitter.com/geartrade
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