7 Backpacking Gear Hacks Using Household ‘Trash’
Some of our favorite gear is garbage. And that's why we love it so much.
When it comes to backpacking gear, lighter is almost always better. Saving an ounce here and two ounces there might not sound like much, that is until you add every ultralight gear essential together for back-saving results. Learn which ultralight gear essentials are a must and which are overpriced gimmicks with expert advice from Backpacker’s ultralight gear reviews.
Some of our favorite gear is garbage. And that's why we love it so much.
From what to buy to what to leave behind, our ultralight columnist offered up essential advice this year.
Skip the ounce-counting with a new tent, quilt, and pack from one of ultralight’s best-loved brands.
Spending a little extra time in the fall cleaning and repairing your precious gear can help extend its life by years.
Piece of mind in just a few ounces.
Don't let trail conditions or weather keep you from going light and fast this spring.
The lightest of the ultralight trim their packs lists to help them become stripped-down mile-making machines.
Help the gram-counter on your list go lighter and faster.
Want to pare down your hiking kit's weight? These 14 minimalist products are made for going far and fast.
Cut pack weight in half with nine proven winners.
These six readers convinced us their gear needed an update! Look for their full makeovers in our January 2012 Readers' Choice issue.
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