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The Secret of Lightweight Backpacks
If you have ever hiked over 20 miles in a day with a backpack on your back you’ll probably be aware of how weight soon becomes a very significant factor. Experiences hikers, trekkers and backpackers know that to reduce the weight of your gear you need to concentrate on the three main items: your sleeping bag, shelter and the backpack itself.
So you will want to leave your huge 10 pound tent and snug 5 pound sleeping bag at home and get yourself the lightest backpack you can find.
Believe it or not you can find some exceptionally high quality backpacks that weigh in at less than five ounces. That’s no exaggeration. The typical capacity for a bag like this will be between about 1500 and 2000 cubic inches which is more than enough space for about 15 pounds of equipment. This should be enough for your lightweight sleeping bag, a tarpaulin for some shelter, a basic first aid kit and some energy food. And you mustn’t overlook the need to carry some water with you.
When packing for a lightweight trek you’re likely to find that the water you need is the heaviest item you need to carry. It is worthwhile planning your route so that you can refill your water bottle and reduce the amount of water that you need to carry.
One key benefit of going ultra lightweight is that much of the equipment is so much less expensive than the more robust, heavier duty items. For example, you can find some perfectly usable lightweight backpacks sold in bargain discount stores for only a few dollars. These are often very simple with only a few external pockets. They may be low cost for they can be ideal for lightweight backpacking trips.
If you are lightening your load it’s really worth paying some attention to your clothes and footwear. Forget your all weather outdoor clothing and instead go for an ultra lightweight rain and wind proof fold-up cagoule and some light weight sports shoes rather than heavy walking boots.
When kitted out with only light weight clothing and equipment you’ll find that 20 miles over hills and through valleys will seem like no distance at all.
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