River & Trail Talk

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.NAVIGATIONPaper map and compass skills are a must here. Learn how to use a compass. There are plenty of short YouTube videos on this topic so dive in with an apple cinnamon muffin! A lot of map publishers print on waterproof paper or thin plastic so getting them wet doesn't matter. These two piece …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.BACKPACKSThere are a ton of cottage and specialty UL backpack makers out there and this rabbit hole is particularly large and inviting. For UB, you only need a 30L or 40L size. L is for litres and is a unit for the volume of the pack. Anything over 40L is really a specialty backpack for extended w …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.CLOTHING & MANAGEMENTThis area is highly personal so you will have to experiment to find out what works for you in all aspects. There are several things to consider with clothing.Climate and weather for your trip. Shoulder seasons are the hardest because you can get just about any weather.What lev …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories.SHELTERThere are 4 main types of shelter for all backpackers and all have lightweight versions. Tents, tarps, hammocks and bivies.TENTSTents are the classic that everyone is familiar with. For UB, they are made quite light. I'm calling the ultralight tent weight at 2 lbs (907g) and under …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories. FOOD AND DRINKFood will end up being a good portion of the weight that you carry. Prepackaged dehydrated foods are the way to go for weight saving. Take out the oxygen absorber pack, add boiling water, wait up to half an hour, then eat it up. Some people make their own if a nice dehydrator is av …