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On a quick family reunion trip to Tennesee last week, I got tiny salt and pepper shakers with my airline meal and I asked the flight attendant for an extra pair for backpacking. She happily provided them.

When you are trying to go lightweight or ultralight, you can keep weight down and still have some creature comforts if you look out for miniature versions of bigger containers or go for travel sizes. And often these items are free. We’ve all gotten food condiments such as catsup, mustard and mayo come with our fast food orders. Tiny paper salt and pepper-filled containers are common in fast food restaurants as well.

My airline salt & pepper shakers, each the diameter of a nickel, weigh less than one ounce total.

Keep your eye out, think small and lightweight and you’ll see all kinds of great stuff to lighten your load.

Be safe. Be light. Be one with the pack.

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