A place to chat about gear and the philosphy of ultralight. Ultralight bushwalking or backpacking focuses on carrying the lightest and simplest kit. There is still a good focus on safety and skill.
Forum rules
Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked.
If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.
Common words
Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel
light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg
ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg
super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg
extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
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- Ultralight running sandals - hiking?
by Stew63 » Fri 15 Feb, 2019 7:49 pm
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- 203 Views
- Last post by jdeks
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 10:14 am
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- Comfy light inflatable mat for an overnighter
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- 25 Replies
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- In rain? SOL Escape Bivvy or equivalent
by wildwanderer » Mon 28 Jan, 2019 9:24 pm
- 15 Replies
- 780 Views
- Last post by keithy
Mon 04 Feb, 2019 7:06 pm
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- UL or LW tent for Tas - not winter
by gingerninja » Thu 09 Aug, 2018 4:48 pm
- 20 Replies
- 3579 Views
- Last post by Drew
Mon 04 Feb, 2019 4:27 pm
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- UL Shorts and Jocks bargain?
by Lamont » Thu 24 Jan, 2019 9:02 am
- 16 Replies
- 810 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Wed 30 Jan, 2019 6:47 pm
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- SWD DCF -are the Cubans coming? Or are they here?
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- 10 Replies
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- Last post by Lamont
Fri 25 Jan, 2019 8:57 am
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- Tarptent Aeon Li
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- Last post by Zapruda
Wed 23 Jan, 2019 6:30 am
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- Light and compact first aid kit
by gbagua » Wed 19 Dec, 2018 3:58 pm
- 51 Replies
- 3953 Views
- Last post by crollsurf
Wed 09 Jan, 2019 11:10 pm
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- Avice on purchasing Cuben Fibre stuff sacks, peg & pole bags
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- 8 Replies
- 846 Views
- Last post by Zapruda
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- Tarp users, what kind of bivy do you prefer and why?
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- 10 Replies
- 6076 Views
- Last post by Eljimberino
Thu 03 Jan, 2019 3:47 pm
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- Mr.Bean IS Ultralight
by Lamont » Tue 01 Jan, 2019 5:57 pm
- 2 Replies
- 772 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Wed 02 Jan, 2019 12:13 pm
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- Any interest in the Plexamid?
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- 21 Replies
- 5023 Views
- Last post by photohiker
Tue 25 Dec, 2018 10:13 am
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- The Cubans are coming!
by Lamont » Tue 11 Dec, 2018 6:40 am
- 13 Replies
- 1597 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Mon 24 Dec, 2018 3:08 pm
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- Osprey Levity and Lumina Backpack Ultralight
by lorrainey100 » Fri 14 Dec, 2018 3:42 pm
- 3 Replies
- 1243 Views
- Last post by lorrainey100
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- Tritensil Eating Utensils
by Aushiker » Sat 24 Feb, 2018 1:02 pm
- 6 Replies
- 4343 Views
- Last post by Franco
Sun 23 Dec, 2018 9:28 am
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- Sun protection and keeping cool
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- 19 Replies
- 1573 Views
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Sun 16 Dec, 2018 5:56 pm
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- Pegs: Stake your Claims ...
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- 47 Replies
- 26133 Views
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- Eco-Phantom-Light
by Neo » Sat 10 Nov, 2018 6:02 pm
- 9 Replies
- 1733 Views
- Last post by andrewa
Wed 05 Dec, 2018 9:09 pm
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- Smallest size for a weekender
by gbagua » Sat 27 Oct, 2018 2:38 pm
- 12 Replies
- 2718 Views
- Last post by wallwombat
Thu 22 Nov, 2018 4:38 pm
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- WANT TO BUY 20cm Easton Nails -Help.
by Lamont » Sun 18 Nov, 2018 1:40 pm
- 4 Replies
- 1438 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Tue 20 Nov, 2018 3:18 pm
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- Massdrop SOTO AMICUS
by Lamont » Thu 26 Jul, 2018 4:26 pm
- 10 Replies
- 3332 Views
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Sun 18 Nov, 2018 1:06 pm
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- New inflatable pad time....
by PedalRoll » Thu 30 Aug, 2018 9:12 am
- 12 Replies
- 3060 Views
- Last post by Mongoose
Wed 07 Nov, 2018 9:36 am
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- New Thermarest UberLite (vs NeoAir Xlite) pad
by emma_melbourne » Sun 28 Oct, 2018 10:11 pm
- 2 Replies
- 1819 Views
- Last post by melinda
Sun 04 Nov, 2018 8:09 am
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- Does DCF actually save weight?
by crollsurf » Sat 20 Oct, 2018 4:49 pm
- 30 Replies
- 4232 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Sun 28 Oct, 2018 4:46 pm
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- Truly Ultralight-they weigh nothing!They are in your memory.
by Lamont » Fri 01 Jun, 2018 7:27 pm
- 21 Replies
- 4737 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Sun 28 Oct, 2018 12:22 pm
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- UL rain shells
by trekker76 » Sun 23 Sep, 2018 1:24 am
- 9 Replies
- 3156 Views
- Last post by trekker76
Thu 11 Oct, 2018 10:55 pm
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- Ookworks down the gurgler.
by Davidf61 » Thu 09 Aug, 2018 10:14 pm
- 10 Replies
- 3452 Views
- Last post by jdeks
Wed 12 Sep, 2018 11:03 pm
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- LightWeight Dry-Baking
by ULWalkingPhil » Sat 20 Jul, 2013 9:38 pm
- 112 Replies
- 77365 Views
- Last post by CasualNerd
Thu 06 Sep, 2018 4:54 pm
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- Leaking raingear - Is there a lightweight solution?
by wildwanderer » Wed 29 Aug, 2018 9:00 am
- 32 Replies
- 4896 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Sat 01 Sep, 2018 6:09 am
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- UL tent/tarp poles
by racca » Mon 20 Aug, 2018 5:04 pm
- 3 Replies
- 2483 Views
- Last post by racca
Tue 21 Aug, 2018 4:54 pm
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- Too funny - UL grater
by emma_melbourne » Thu 16 Aug, 2018 5:24 pm
- 7 Replies
- 2890 Views
- Last post by Franco
Sun 19 Aug, 2018 8:20 am
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- Jansport Katahdin 50
by Nuts » Mon 13 Aug, 2018 3:33 pm
- 10 Replies
- 2794 Views
- Last post by Nuts
Wed 15 Aug, 2018 8:44 pm
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- MLD Ultralight rain chaps?
by emma_melbourne » Mon 23 Jul, 2018 5:01 pm
- 16 Replies
- 3628 Views
- Last post by ChrisJHC
Sun 05 Aug, 2018 1:59 pm
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- Day Pack for fishing
by warnesy » Sat 20 Jan, 2018 9:47 am
- 20 Replies
- 6375 Views
- Last post by climberman
Mon 30 Jul, 2018 9:32 pm
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- Exped lightning 45
by BB74 » Mon 16 Jul, 2018 11:03 am
- 6 Replies
- 3130 Views
- Last post by BB74
Tue 17 Jul, 2018 8:08 pm
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- Ground sheets
by PedalRoll » Sat 14 Jul, 2018 8:15 am
- 16 Replies
- 3861 Views
- Last post by Neo
Mon 16 Jul, 2018 6:15 pm
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- Costco Down Throw Quilts
by wicksey » Mon 22 Aug, 2016 6:06 pm
- 80 Replies
- 45948 Views
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Fri 13 Jul, 2018 4:28 pm
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- Anyone here a fastpacker/multi-day trail runner?
by headwerkn » Sun 07 Jan, 2018 11:01 pm
- 12 Replies
- 5561 Views
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Thu 12 Jul, 2018 3:49 pm
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- Hiking in tights?
by PedalRoll » Tue 10 Jul, 2018 10:10 pm
- 7 Replies
- 3185 Views
- Last post by South_Aussie_Hiker
Wed 11 Jul, 2018 10:52 pm
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- Lightweight Tent?
by That_Asian_Bloke » Sun 22 Apr, 2018 12:27 am
- 7 Replies
- 4817 Views
- Last post by nezumi
Sat 30 Jun, 2018 4:58 pm
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- Difficult decisions - take it or not.
by wildwanderer » Tue 08 May, 2018 10:06 am
- 24 Replies
- 6288 Views
- Last post by legend
Sun 24 Jun, 2018 10:57 am
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- Inner net for Trailstar?
by Davidf61 » Thu 03 May, 2018 8:12 pm
- 12 Replies
- 4396 Views
- Last post by racca
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 6:08 pm
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- Lets talk thermals
by warnabrother » Wed 24 Jan, 2018 8:18 am
- 27 Replies
- 7299 Views
- Last post by Moondog55
Fri 15 Jun, 2018 5:33 pm
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- Lightweight/strong guy ropes
by wildwanderer » Wed 23 May, 2018 11:12 am
- 4 Replies
- 3474 Views
- Last post by PedalRoll
Thu 14 Jun, 2018 6:29 pm
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- Lightwieight Atomiser bottle sugustions. Easy to source
by wildwanderer » Sat 12 May, 2018 6:32 pm
- 11 Replies
- 4155 Views
- Last post by rob1970
Tue 22 May, 2018 2:08 pm
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- Headlamp [Headlight] - Small and Light. Suggestions?
by Aushiker » Tue 11 Oct, 2016 12:49 pm
- 87 Replies
- 43407 Views
- Last post by LachlanB
Mon 14 May, 2018 9:38 pm
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- Micro repair/survival kit..?
by Neo » Sat 12 May, 2018 4:51 pm
- 10 Replies
- 3867 Views
- Last post by crollsurf
Mon 14 May, 2018 12:39 pm
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- Ultralight 3 season gear list
by Dug » Sat 28 Apr, 2018 4:02 pm
- 8 Replies
- 4306 Views
- Last post by Dug
Mon 30 Apr, 2018 3:40 pm
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- A very good explanation of Cuben fibre and DCF
by Suresh » Wed 25 Apr, 2018 5:48 pm
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Thu 26 Apr, 2018 10:49 am
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- Big Sky Wisp 1P
by Aushiker » Mon 18 Apr, 2016 3:05 pm
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