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Ultralight Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

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 Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

Postby wayno » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 4:34 pm

now it's time for some sensible ultalight gear suggestions....

Ultralight backpackers are difficult to shop for because they hate carrying things that they don’t need. So the trick to buying them holiday gifts is to buy them something that is lighter than the apparel or gear that they already own.

Here is a selection of awesome ultralight backpacking gifts that any ultralight backpacker (male or female) would lust for!

http://sectionhiker.com/ultralight-gift ... ackpackers
from the land of the long white clouds...
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Re: Ultralight Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

Postby ULWalkingPhil » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 7:25 pm

I wouldn't mind the Fenix Mini LD01 Flashlight.
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Re: Ultralight Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

Postby Strider » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 7:30 pm

LD01 isn't great Phil, I have one. Much better off with a Zebra light IMO.
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Re: Ultralight Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

Postby ULWalkingPhil » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 7:34 pm

Strider wrote:LD01 isn't great Phil, I have one. Much better off with a Zebra light IMO.


Which model of the Zebra Light?
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Re: Ultralight Gifts for Ultralight Backpackers

Postby Strider » Mon 18 Nov, 2013 7:36 pm

Any! The LD01 is a AAA light, so is a bit short on battery life. Tight beam too.
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