Hyper Light Backpacking

Take a step up in size to the 3400 series 55l for thru hikes or extended backpacking trips or go straight to the 4400 series 70l for 10 day self supported epics.

Hyper light backpacking.

Shop for hyperlite mountain gear backpacking packs at rei free u s. A light load will minimize the impact on your knees and your back. While it s smart to pack light it s equally smart to pack safely. Join backpacking light today and gain access to our helpful community 20 years of content archives and authoritative online education.

On clear nights when rain is not a possibility consider setting up without the rainfly. Its carrying capacity is relatively small 48 liters which caters to those with an already trimmed down kit. The other option is a four season backpacking tent which is designed to provide greater insulation from the cold. Hike climb packraft and bike more efficiently with less fatigue and pain using gear that is so light and simple it becomes an afterthought.

Learn more in our article about meal planning for backpacking. Made in the usa ultralight backpacks shelters tarps and accessories built for adventure with waterproof durable dyneema composite fabrics formerly cuben fiber. Top quality great selection and expert advice you can trust. Most lightweight backpacking tents are best suited for three season use.

Keep it as light as comfortably possible. Keeping your backpacking tent lightweight is extremely important. For trips longer than that a lightweight canister stove actually wins out because the heat content per ounce of alcohol is less than canister blends. It is one of the biggest items in your pack and therefore one of the biggest opportunities to save weight.

Our award winning made in the usa backpacks are all built with virtually waterproof dyneema composite fabrics and rigorously tested by some of the most acclaimed explorers in the world. From the weight of your gear to the scale of your endeavors everything less matters. With a measured weight of 2 pounds 5 6 ounces the exos just makes the cut as an ultralight pack. Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more.

Additional ultralight backpacking tips. As you lower weight keep in mind that every time you step into the backcountry you should pack the ten essentials. For a backpacking trip of less than 5 to 7 days an alcohol stove is the lightest option. It has one of the higher weight to volume ratios in our review but it stands apart from the majority of traditional backpacking packs.

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