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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.
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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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My next backpack

Postby Davidf61 » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 2:19 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlLNEzgXu0E
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Re: My next backpack

Postby GPSGuided » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 2:28 pm

Mine too! :)
Just move it!
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Re: My next backpack

Postby ULWalkingPhil » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 3:11 pm

How much? and where are they available? :lol:
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Re: My next backpack

Postby GPSGuided » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 3:13 pm

ULWalkingPhil wrote:How much? and where are they available? :lol:

It's MYOG! :lol:
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Re: My next backpack

Postby cooee » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 4:31 pm

I was sold at the Wild anteater pullback retracto –hood.
When it comes to charity, a lot of people will stop at nothing.
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Re: My next backpack

Postby phan_TOM » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 4:44 pm

haha! that vid has been around for a while, very good.

ULWalkingPhil wrote:How much? and where are they available

I'm surprised you didn't get an aneurysm or bust your foofer valve when you saw that Phil!
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Re: My next backpack

Postby Lindsay » Mon 19 Aug, 2013 11:11 pm

Might work as a daypack, but I would need something a bit larger for an overnighter. :?
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