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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- New Tarptent dipole
by Walk_fat boy_walk » Thu 16 Jun, 2022 9:59 am
- 5 Replies
- 896 Views
- Last post by Franco
Sat 18 Jun, 2022 3:56 pm
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- Truly Ultralight-they weigh nothing!They are in your memory.
by Lamont » Fri 01 Jun, 2018 7:27 pm
- 38 Replies
- 40852 Views
- Last post by north-north-west
Tue 14 Jun, 2022 6:31 pm
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- EVA Foam Mat
by Dutchie64 » Mon 09 May, 2022 5:54 pm
- 7 Replies
- 1346 Views
- Last post by Dutchie64
Fri 10 Jun, 2022 3:59 pm
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- UL sleeping bag + mat suggestions for Vic + Nepal
by Chupachupstho » Tue 15 Mar, 2022 10:34 pm
- 18 Replies
- 3627 Views
- Last post by johnrs
Thu 26 May, 2022 12:03 pm
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- UL stool.
by Stew63 » Tue 17 May, 2022 11:29 am
- 4 Replies
- 1191 Views
- Last post by headwerkn
Wed 18 May, 2022 11:17 am
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- Stuff.
by Lamont » Sun 10 Apr, 2022 9:43 am
- 15 Replies
- 3309 Views
- Last post by slparker
Wed 11 May, 2022 5:43 pm
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- UL tarp gives shade?
by Neo » Tue 22 Feb, 2022 5:46 pm
- 17 Replies
- 4124 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Tue 03 May, 2022 3:16 pm
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- Hiking boots recs
by Chupachupstho » Sun 20 Mar, 2022 4:16 pm
- 7 Replies
- 2388 Views
- Last post by sandym
Thu 31 Mar, 2022 6:04 am
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- First aid kit
by Bill P » Sat 26 Feb, 2022 4:34 pm
- 7 Replies
- 2961 Views
- Last post by north-north-west
Sun 27 Feb, 2022 11:49 am
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- A light rock stove?
by telemarktim » Tue 08 Jun, 2021 7:42 pm
- 23 Replies
- 11909 Views
- Last post by Gadgetgeek
Mon 14 Feb, 2022 8:29 pm
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- Mariposa
by Mcspud » Sun 30 Jan, 2022 11:31 am
- 9 Replies
- 3580 Views
- Last post by Mcspud
Thu 03 Feb, 2022 6:00 pm
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- UL bivy options?
by wildwanderer » Tue 11 Jan, 2022 11:59 am
- 9 Replies
- 4260 Views
- Last post by wildwanderer
Fri 14 Jan, 2022 5:45 am
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- Scarp 1 new 2022 model
by wildwanderer » Tue 04 Jan, 2022 6:00 pm
- 6 Replies
- 4156 Views
- Last post by Tortoise
Sat 08 Jan, 2022 2:12 pm
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- 50 signs you may have taken UL backpacking too far
by Dexter » Thu 16 Dec, 2021 8:34 pm
- 9 Replies
- 5064 Views
- Last post by Dexter
Tue 04 Jan, 2022 1:44 pm
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- Cheap tarp suitable for 4 person lunch /emergency shelter?
by wildwanderer » Tue 16 Nov, 2021 9:59 pm
- 21 Replies
- 10443 Views
- Last post by Gadgetgeek
Sun 02 Jan, 2022 8:34 pm
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- Gaiters for fastpacking?
by pfeutry » Tue 14 Dec, 2021 11:42 am
- 3 Replies
- 4637 Views
- Last post by headwerkn
Tue 14 Dec, 2021 8:05 pm
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- Tarptent proTrail Li
by Franco » Wed 03 Jun, 2020 8:28 am
- 83 Replies
- 54453 Views
- Last post by threshold
Sat 04 Dec, 2021 4:49 am
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- Anyone about to buy a Tarptent?
by vieve » Thu 18 Nov, 2021 7:45 pm
- 7 Replies
- 5016 Views
- Last post by Petew
Sat 20 Nov, 2021 10:18 am
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- Anyone fondling at the Katman?
by Lamont » Mon 09 Dec, 2019 1:46 pm
- 30 Replies
- 30142 Views
- Last post by Dexter
Sat 20 Nov, 2021 9:09 am
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- Tarptent Rainbow Li
by Franco » Tue 02 Nov, 2021 8:47 am
- 10 Replies
- 6275 Views
- Last post by Speedgull
Thu 11 Nov, 2021 11:21 am
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- 2p UL quilts / blankets
by EGM » Wed 27 Oct, 2021 3:52 pm
- 7 Replies
- 5425 Views
- Last post by tazzi
Wed 03 Nov, 2021 12:19 pm
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- Aliexpress Tarp and other finds
by Ms_Mudd » Sat 31 Jul, 2021 11:47 am
- 24 Replies
- 12465 Views
- Last post by Dexter
Fri 22 Oct, 2021 10:04 am
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- Lightweight Titanium Mug ???
by flywire » Tue 23 Apr, 2019 8:21 pm
- 17 Replies
- 22680 Views
- Last post by crollsurf
Thu 30 Sep, 2021 12:16 am
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- Small hole digger for Number 2's. Question.
by Alittleruff » Tue 01 Dec, 2015 5:01 pm
- 87 Replies
- 88574 Views
- Last post by crollsurf
Sun 12 Sep, 2021 4:21 pm
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- Some new metho cuppa kit.
by Lamont » Thu 03 Jun, 2021 5:36 pm
- 17 Replies
- 12304 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Tue 17 Aug, 2021 7:53 am
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- Tent pole
by rustyjus » Fri 29 Jan, 2021 11:11 am
- 32 Replies
- 25705 Views
- Last post by EGM
Mon 02 Aug, 2021 1:21 pm
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- One Planet 2Midable with Dyneema - DCF
by Zapruda » Tue 05 Mar, 2019 10:03 am
- 35 Replies
- 33377 Views
- Last post by Ms_Mudd
Wed 09 Jun, 2021 11:45 am
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- DCF XMid ......come on down
by Lamont » Tue 23 Feb, 2021 6:23 am
- 12 Replies
- 12523 Views
- Last post by Ms_Mudd
Sun 30 May, 2021 6:06 pm
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- BRS 3000T --no longer looking
by Lamont » Thu 15 Apr, 2021 1:20 pm
- 13 Replies
- 13834 Views
- Last post by Neo
Tue 25 May, 2021 10:25 am
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- Tin foil tape for hinge
by Lamont » Mon 31 Aug, 2020 11:55 am
- 12 Replies
- 16958 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Tue 25 May, 2021 9:49 am
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- Anyone else gaining weight?
by wildwanderer » Wed 19 May, 2021 8:07 am
- 11 Replies
- 9552 Views
- Last post by warnesy
Sun 23 May, 2021 11:51 am
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- Trail runner suggestions
by Same » Mon 18 May, 2020 11:17 pm
- 66 Replies
- 57852 Views
- Last post by J M
Wed 19 May, 2021 7:47 pm
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- Ultralight cooking setup (Larapinta)
by gbagua » Sun 14 Mar, 2021 8:35 am
- 38 Replies
- 24511 Views
- Last post by ChrisJHC
Wed 12 May, 2021 7:32 pm
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- Mary Lamont Poppins
by Lamont » Thu 22 Apr, 2021 10:09 am
- 6 Replies
- 9255 Views
- Last post by Ms_Mudd
Wed 05 May, 2021 5:22 pm
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- Custom size space blanket
by gbagua » Fri 09 Apr, 2021 10:54 pm
- 14 Replies
- 11464 Views
- Last post by Stew63
Sun 11 Apr, 2021 5:38 pm
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- Overnight Ultralight Trip setup Challenge
by wildwanderer » Sun 17 Mar, 2019 7:28 pm
- 35 Replies
- 40673 Views
- Last post by wildwanderer
Sun 28 Mar, 2021 6:50 am
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- UL Base/Mid Layers
by Se88o » Sat 23 Jan, 2021 10:52 am
- 12 Replies
- 13697 Views
- Last post by Iamspartacus
Wed 17 Mar, 2021 4:58 pm
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- EXPEDDIN (or how are the EXPED CCF mats faring)?
by Lamont » Wed 03 Mar, 2021 1:08 pm
- 8 Replies
- 10828 Views
- Last post by Ms_Mudd
Wed 17 Mar, 2021 10:50 am
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- Weight of pack itself
by Ms_Mudd » Wed 17 Feb, 2021 10:05 am
- 24 Replies
- 15562 Views
- Last post by wildwanderer
Tue 09 Mar, 2021 6:15 am
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- UL collapsible cups for hot liquid?
by wildwanderer » Tue 03 Sep, 2019 9:36 am
- 15 Replies
- 24757 Views
- Last post by ChrisJHC
Mon 01 Mar, 2021 12:21 pm
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- Stratospire Li
by Kristin » Tue 18 Jun, 2019 5:51 am
- 17 Replies
- 24384 Views
- Last post by Drew
Wed 24 Feb, 2021 6:46 am
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- Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
by Aushiker » Fri 24 Apr, 2020 5:46 pm
- 94 Replies
- 81058 Views
- Last post by Kott
Sat 20 Feb, 2021 2:09 pm
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- UL Cold Soak Container
by Kurisu » Wed 23 Oct, 2019 9:12 pm
- 19 Replies
- 25820 Views
- Last post by oysters
Tue 16 Feb, 2021 1:56 pm
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- Suitable magnets for DCF tent mod
by Petew » Fri 29 Jan, 2021 7:30 am
- 3 Replies
- 9623 Views
- Last post by Petew
Fri 29 Jan, 2021 10:30 am
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- 2 UL quilt combo for broad temperature range
by Se88o » Tue 08 Dec, 2020 9:17 am
- 29 Replies
- 19030 Views
- Last post by Se88o
Wed 20 Jan, 2021 5:20 pm
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- Hold onto your Nunatak Apex girls and boys!
by Lamont » Wed 23 Sep, 2020 9:22 am
- 7 Replies
- 13404 Views
- Last post by Zapruda
Mon 18 Jan, 2021 6:22 am
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- Wee UL (SUL?)stove set up?
by Lamont » Fri 12 Apr, 2019 3:42 pm
- 34 Replies
- 34667 Views
- Last post by Moondog55
Sat 16 Jan, 2021 1:01 pm
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- Pack upgrade - Luxmore 48 or Arc Blast?
by timh » Sun 23 Feb, 2020 12:02 pm
- 28 Replies
- 28775 Views
- Last post by jjoz58
Thu 07 Jan, 2021 1:35 am
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- Ssss. Anyone been Venomated?
by Lamont » Sat 02 Jan, 2021 3:15 pm
- 0 Replies
- 9763 Views
- Last post by Lamont
Sat 02 Jan, 2021 3:15 pm
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- Which tent for Overland Track
by Castropic » Wed 30 Dec, 2020 9:55 pm
- 0 Replies
- 9709 Views
- Last post by Castropic
Wed 30 Dec, 2020 9:55 pm
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