>>2708723down quilts, hammocks, and tarps are based. i'm turning into something of a "hybrid ultralight" camper this year, taking cues from the UL community without going full retard
>sleep system upgraded from ghetto bullshit to down and silnylon>it unironically used to be a decent synthetic bag, a yoga mat, and a tacticool mylar tarp>replaced coombat knife with UL trowel>replaced paracord with guyline>a couple dyneema ditty bags to organize shit>replaced nalgene with smartwater bottles>real trangia cook kit (not UL but way more intelligent than a giant sooty pot)>replaced old kelty external frame straps/hip belt (not UL obviously, but i love it)>bear canister for food, which is apparently mandatory in green mtns nowmost of this shit is quite expensive, but i waited until i had a few years of experience before spending $$$ on a great sleep system (warbonnet outdoors). the space savings is the best part, but i also think my base weight's around 10-15 lbs. i can't be arsed to weigh it
>>2708779sounds sensible enough. i've been going through and stripping down everything, exchanging things like glass jars for HDPE reagent bottles, slimming down supply quantities, and reconsidering some meme items. mostly going out on weekends, but seriously considering doing the long trail in say 3 section hikes cuz that's what fits into my lifestyle. i also don't really compromise too much on comfort, e.g., my luxury items are an ebook, a folding table, and reasonably complete toiletries. as far as i'm concerned, comfy week innawoods is worth an extra few lbs. it's okay to carry eye drops, Q-tips, and dental floss
