Lightweight backpacking gear

My approach to backpacking gear is to be as lightweight as possible while still providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable. This is my complete list of gear with info about what I like about each item.

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

Knowing how to properly and efficiently pack a backpack for overnight trips will save you time and frustration. If your current mentality is to just “throw everything in the pack and hope it fits,” this is your much-needed guide.

I've spent years compiling my ideal lightweight backpacking gear setup, & I've made a list to share with you. Read on & take a peek inside my 12-pound pack.

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Hey gear heads! Yep, here’s another post about pack weight and gear. If you read my introduction post, then you know I got my first taste of backpacking in 2012 to 2013. This whole concept of “ultralight” was non-existent to me, and I roughly remember my pack tipped the scale at 45+ pounds (barf). Now I know that there’s some die hard “ultraheavy’s” out there doing their thing. I see you! I’ve seen people haul massive packs with every trinket, ...

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.

After years of trial and error, here is the backpacking gear and hiking clothing that I return to over and over again.

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An overview of my 12 pound lightweight backpacking gear list. Through experience and experimentation my 2021 backpack is my lightest kit yet.

What are your backpacking essentials? Here are some of the things I can’t backpack without! #backpacking #backpackingtips #hiking

If you ever want to hear a thru-hiker ramble on for an hour or two, just ask about their gear. Not to overexaggerate, because I’m not, but our gear is our life out here. We literally may live-or-die (okay that is a bit of an exaggeration) by our gear. Mainly though, what gear we choose will define how comfortable we are on the trail, and extreme discomfort can make or break our motivation to stay on and finish the trail. ...

Read about how I trimmed my pack weight back down to 25 lbs after hovering at +/- 30 lbs for a few of years. I also share what’s in my 5 day Ultralight Backpacking Gear List. List includes we…

Packing the right hiking gear for backpacking can be a big project, and it's easy to overpack. Here's how to get started with lightweight backpacking by removing a few things from your backpacking packing list, so you can enjoy your miles in more comfort. #backpackinggear #backpackingtips #hiking

Get my complete backpacking checklist which includes all the essential hiking gear I bring on weekend camping trips with recommendations for going lighter.

Planning a backpacking adventure? Discover 17 essential items you absolutely cannot forget to pack. From the must-have gear to unexpected surprises, this list will ensure you're fully prepared for your outdoor journey. Don't overlook number 9—it might just change the way you travel! Get ready to hit the trails with confidence and style!

The PCT marks my fourth long trail. I have previously hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Arizona Trail, and the West Highland Way. In between these hikes, I worked three season as a backpacking guide in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All this goes to say that I feel like I have my gear pretty well dialed in at this point. I say that with confidence, but I know that there is always potential for changes along the trail. ...