>>1775503>But if I could do it again I would have gotten a duplexTarptent aeon li looks like a better option imo.
>>1775835You can still have a safe load out around the 6lb mark. You probably are sacrificing some comfort though, but comfort is subjective.
You're so right though. If you're hiking, there is no reason to have a baseweight over 15lbs. You don't even need to buy niche UL stuff, or buy super highend gear to get to 10-15lbs anymore.
I think as long as you stay away from instagram and youtube then the whole approach to ul is much more sensible.
I grew up hiking with big packs, heavy tents, leather boots, trangias, huge roll mats, etc. We managed but in hindsight it sucked. Being able to throw a small, frameless pack on my back and stroll off in trail runners is such a luxuary.
