LLREC 759 - Light Backpacking

Think you need to lug a 40-, 50-, or 60-pound pack on your next backpacking trip? Think again. New technologies and equipment have made it possible to get your base weight (everything but food) down to an unbelievable 5 to 15 pounds. And with a little thought, you can eat enough to keep you going for a pound or two more per day. Traveling light allows you to travel farther, faster, and more efficiently than you ever thought possible--or to sleep in, lounge around, or explore sans pack with the time you save by hiking faster. We'll give you an overview of the latest gear, practices, and styles for go-light travel and help you see how these new techniques do nothing to compromise safety or comfort. Craig is an editor at Backpacking Light magazine (www.BackpackingLight.com), an online and print magazine dedicated to the gear, philosophy, and technique of ultralight and lightweight backpacking.