#RedditUltralight

Hey Ya'll, https://lighterpack.com/r/qgf6o0 Tear it appart. I'd love to cut a few grams but I won't be going as stripped down as I do on short trips Some parts are estimated weight (repair kit,fak) and I have rounded up on some pieces. Anything with ???…

I really want a super breathable warm layer. I shoulda bought a polartec alpha fleece during summer but I forgot. MH airmesh is highly praised but doesn't seem to be available here, so i'm open to alternatives, preferably decently priced.…

So I like the idea of the Patagonia Retool snap air or the REI screenline. I’m in search of some super breathable layer that’s great for high energy activity.…

Hello everyone. My gf came across an advert of the ThermoFlex Module sleeping system by Iceflame and it looks really good in paper. A sleeping system with 850FP of duck down, a rating for -10°C to -20°C (depending on how cold you sleep), weights less that…

I have used my Nemo Dragonfly for about 6 seasons, and I think it has been used for 1503-170 days. Last year I used a UV gear wash to clean the tent. I rinsed it a lot, and a long time.…

Hi everyone, I'm reaching out with a bit of a random query but hoping that someone might be able to help me. On a recent backpacking trip I somehow ended up losing my entire Y tent pole system for the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 (2024 - yellow and grey).…

Looking for advice on stove options in remote areas of Peru. I'm planning on trekking a month on the Qhapaq Ñan, and the trail stays almost exclusively above 3000m/10,000ft.…

Hi all, I’m planning some UK thru hikes next year and looking to replace my trusty thermarest mat. I’ll be walking between Spring - Autumn, but I’ll be in the mountains and I run very cold at night.…

Hello, I've researched both and owned the DR Li for 6 years before regrettably selling. Now I'll be in a position to afford to buy again, but just curious if maybe the Rainbow Li is all I need?…

After many life detours I've realized that courtesy of the ultralight approach, I can try to resume backpacking at least to some degree! 🙏🏽🙌🏽 Courtesy of this thread, I've dug around online for lightly used gear, to get myself a starter kit.…

Im UK based and I’m picking between these three Apex 67 g/m2 synthetic jackets. Apex 67 Options: - French Light Outdoor Down jacket in APEX® FERGAL (290g): link - Enlightened Equipment Torrid or Torrid Pullover(248g): link - Cumulus CLIMALITE FULL ZIP…

Looking to finally upgrade to down from my synthetic bag. Looking for a mummy bag anywhere from 0-20 degrees to work for late fall/winter trips. I am 6’4 and a bigger guy so it needs to be spacious. Any used suggestions that won’t cost my whole savings?…

TLDR: do you use the gatewood cape as your only rain gear, how has that gone for you once you get to camp? In the market for a lightweight solo setup and wondering about the gatewood cape. I know you can get lighter with a tarp/bivy set up but 1.…

Looking to revamp my sleeping quilts/sleeping bags with the Black Friday/Christmas sales coming up. Typically only hike shoulder seasons, but mostly in summer as I’m a teacher.…

I’m just starting out ultra light backpacking and I am in need of a sleeping pad. I would prefer an inflatable one to a CCF but I have a pretty tight budget so I don’t know how realistic that is.…

I love my Rab Vital jacket and it gets used often, which unfortunately means it’s encountered some wear and tear. I’ve just gone to patch a tear with some tenacious tape and for some reason it just will not stick.…

Hi everyone Using the larger version of MLD Trailstar the Bigstar. Love the extra room but where I camp especially at night is exposed and the winds constantly shift with rain anytime.…

So my current pack has a hip belt, which I use. This last trip I stopped using it, because the buckle broke. I found my #20 all in pack was suddenly more comfortable. So has anyone removed the hip belt from a pack on purpose?

So I started hiking with a sun hoodie originally but seeing as European summers are HOT and seeing as most sun hoodies are closed at the front I found that I was protected from the sun but am drowning in sweat.…

Below is my first aid kit I’ve dialed in over the years and through experience including hiker with severe fall injury, myself being sick on trail, and “group” care).…