Lightweight camping gear

A complete breakdown of our backpacking camping gear, including when, why, and how we use each item, and how it's performed over the years.

Discover clever hacks for reducing pack weight on your camping trips. From multi-purpose gear to smart packing techniques, these tips will help you travel light.

The only things you really need for a backpacking trip. Maybe add rain gear.

The best ultralight backpacking gear from Decathlon. If you're looking for tested and affordable lightweight gear, Decathlon is worth a look.

Your Guide to Hiking, Backpacking and Camping in the Pacific Northwest

This post covers my 5 day Lightweight Backpacking Gear list for a Spring trip to the Grand Canyon. List includes weights in ounces, weather considerations and links to gear.

Choosing gear for a thru-hike or even for weekend backpacking can be daunting. So what gear should you buy on the cheap and where should you splurge for the best? Let this list be your guide to getting the best bang for your buck. Where to Save 1) Cookware Your cookware will take a beating on a thru-hike. You’ll probably burn something, possibly dent the titanium, and you might even lose a handle somewhere. I highly recommend going with something light but affordable. ...

lightweight camping gear

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