All killer no filler in a trip!
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
Quote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2015, 06:22:02 PMI 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.NateThat's us mobileI 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.
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.NateThat's us mobile
Speaking of ultra light, what does a ultra light backpackers gears weigh?
Quote from: styx on July 07, 2015, 06:03:19 PMWhen 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.