Shoutout to the old me who carried a 60-pound pack up the Pacific Crest Trail

Honestly, I used to think you needed a giant hiking backpack with a frame and everything for a 5-day trip. I packed a tent, stove, extra clothes, and like 10 pounds of snacks. Last year on the Appalachian Trail, I switched to a frameless 35-liter pack and cut my base weight to 12 pounds. Total game changer, my back doesn't ache after 10 miles now. Anyone else make the switch to ultralight gear and feel like a new person?

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hayden70921d ago

Ngl I see the same thing in cooking gear too. People show up with a whole camping kitchen setup and I'm just using a single pot and a spork and eating way better.

oscarb7721d ago

Bet the fancy gear folks spend more time setting up than actually cooking