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How much does it matter? What luxuries should you have and where can comfortably you save weight? What advice do you have to share? How much does your back weight (including consumables)?
Imo, go as light as you can while still being comfortable.
>1lb on your feet = 5lb on your back. Wear trail runners unless you need boots
>Don't (over) pack your fears, but still be safe.
>A sleep system is crucial to enjoying the outdoors. Save weight where you can to make room for where it matters
>Size matters, not just weight
>Get a thick, insulated, 25" wide ultralight sleeping pad so you're comfy while still being relatively light
>Go for a down quilt to save weight while also being warm
>A pillow is a game changer if you aren't using one. For most people, memory foam is superior to inflatable in terms of comfort.
>if your sleep system is comfy then maybe you can save weight on your shelter. Maybe a waterproof bivy or tarp is all you need
>Do you need a 20000mah power bank? 5-10k would be a lot lighter if you don't need it.
>For a knife, a beachwood locking Opinel is light, safe, and big enough. Those tiny multi-tool blades are garbage and a big Rambo knife is excessive unless you're bush crafting. If you are, maybe a Mora Companion Heavy Duty is good enough while being less than half the weight of most full tang knives.
>If you want a lot of cordage go with UHMWPE. It's stronger, lighter, more compact, less stretchy, and more water resistant than paracord
>Bring a good water filter and a dirty water bag for longer trips. A Sawyer Squeeze is good. You can go lighter, but it the ease of use, versatility, and reliability goes down. Get an aftermarket water bag because the Sawyer ones suck. Evernew bags are almost half the weight of Cnoc bags
>A chair under 1lb is fantastic. You can fully relax unlike a sit pad and it makes thing a lot more comfortable
>Bring luxuries, but don't over do it. You'll probably be more tired than you think and simplicity makes things more enjoyable
Imo, go as light as you can while still being comfortable.
>1lb on your feet = 5lb on your back. Wear trail runners unless you need boots
>Don't (over) pack your fears, but still be safe.
>A sleep system is crucial to enjoying the outdoors. Save weight where you can to make room for where it matters
>Size matters, not just weight
>Get a thick, insulated, 25" wide ultralight sleeping pad so you're comfy while still being relatively light
>Go for a down quilt to save weight while also being warm
>A pillow is a game changer if you aren't using one. For most people, memory foam is superior to inflatable in terms of comfort.
>if your sleep system is comfy then maybe you can save weight on your shelter. Maybe a waterproof bivy or tarp is all you need
>Do you need a 20000mah power bank? 5-10k would be a lot lighter if you don't need it.
>For a knife, a beachwood locking Opinel is light, safe, and big enough. Those tiny multi-tool blades are garbage and a big Rambo knife is excessive unless you're bush crafting. If you are, maybe a Mora Companion Heavy Duty is good enough while being less than half the weight of most full tang knives.
>If you want a lot of cordage go with UHMWPE. It's stronger, lighter, more compact, less stretchy, and more water resistant than paracord
>Bring a good water filter and a dirty water bag for longer trips. A Sawyer Squeeze is good. You can go lighter, but it the ease of use, versatility, and reliability goes down. Get an aftermarket water bag because the Sawyer ones suck. Evernew bags are almost half the weight of Cnoc bags
>A chair under 1lb is fantastic. You can fully relax unlike a sit pad and it makes thing a lot more comfortable
>Bring luxuries, but don't over do it. You'll probably be more tired than you think and simplicity makes things more enjoyable