Quick MTB overnighter

[hiraethus]

All killer no filler in a trip! 

Thanks Joe.

[hiraethus]

When it comes to shelter, sleeping system, stoves and some other things I agree. Packs on the other hand, I'm concerned because I am not the most careful person in the world. The big issue is that I don't need 300 different tools, knives, pots and pans. But I like them 

I don't seem to be that hard on gear, but that might be because I don't get to use it very often.

[ducttapetech]

I like some of the light weight gear, and some of it, not so much. It may take me an extra day or so to hike a trail, but hey, an extra day or two in the bush is a win in my book.
Now form the MTB point of view, I can see wanting all light as possible gear. Bike would get a little heavy to peddle after awhile.


Nate
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I usually don't have an extra day or two - normally I have a limited amount of time available and need to make the most of it.  Going light helps me in that respect, though I agree about the durability of the gear.  My setup definitely isn't what might be classed as ultralight - my emphasis is on cost effective gear reduction, not out and out weight reduction.

Understandable. Kinda the same. I just add a day to whatever trail I am going to hit then put in for that amount of time off. Hell, I am about maxed out on time that I can keep and carry over.
Adding a day to some trails let's you get to see some things that otherwise one would have missed because they are hiking it as fast as possible.
Speaking of ultra light, what does a ultra light backpackers gears weigh?

Nate
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[hiraethus]

Speaking of ultra light, what does a ultra light backpackers gears weigh?

Dunno, 10 lbs maybe?  There seem to be all sorts of definitions: light, ultralight, superultralight ...

The only time I've bothered to weigh my setup was a few years back on a four day event - total weight inc. bike was 46 lbs - so my gear weight (including food, some water and a DSLR. ) was probably about 20 lbs.  I definitely carry less than that now.

[ducttapetech]

Thanks! Mine weighs in at 25 pounds counting water. Goes up some when I add food.

Nate
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[styx]

Ultralight is loosely defined as being under 7kg/15lbs including food. Mostly though it circles around the idea of 343, or 3kg for biggest 3 components (backpack, shelter, sleeping system).

Here is a good series of articles on it
http://www.backpackingnorth.com/ultralight-makeover-overview/

When it comes to shelter, sleeping system, stoves and some other things I agree. Packs on the other hand, I'm concerned because I am not the most careful person in the world. The big issue is that I don't need 300 different tools, knives, pots and pans. But I like them 

I don't seem to be that hard on gear, but that might be because I don't get to use it very often.

I'm not that hard and I don't get too many chances to use it, I'm just clumsy and a bit reckless at times

[shark_za]

I do a bit of Adventure Motorcycle touring, my kit is light but nothing like this!

[David]

Magnificent country to camp in!