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This is the first in a series of posts to put the beginner on the road to becoming an ultralight or lightweight backpacker.
The experienced backpacker who wants to abandon their big, heavy pack and embrace the hike-light philosophy might also benefit.
I'll share my mistakes and experience to help you achieve the goal of being as […]

My lightweight backpacking philosophy
I believe that either the “pack is the one” - the weight is all you can think about — or you’re “one with the pack,” gliding unburdened through the wilderness enjoying the sights, sounds and smells.
My quest to join the ranks of the backpacker started in 1997 with months of research, talking […]