With 15 pounds on your back you
can bag that peak and descend by any route--no leaving a heavy
backpack at the bottom. That's freedom. Hang your pack from one
shoulder and go 20 miles without blisters. That's comfort. Lightweight,
ultralight, or whatever you call it, it's the way to go. If you
need some convincing, see this page: The
Case for Ultralight Backpacking.
My Dream Ultralight Backpacking List - April
2013 - What if money was no object? What would you bring for
a three-night four-day trip? You can make your own dream ultralight
backpacking list, but here is what I chose to bring on this fantasy
trip after perusing the products currently out there. It is based
on the assumption that I am going into the mountains of the west
in spring or early fall, leaving... Continue
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More Ultralight Backpacking Gear Videos - March
2013 - It is time for more ultralight backpacking videos. The
three collected here are about... Continue
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Hornets - Yellow jackets or hornets can sting
repeatedly, unlike bees. They also have a chemical in their venom
sac that, when released, causes other hornets to attack. It's
released when you crush the insect, so brush them off your body
without squashing them, or just move yourself away from them.
I just finished reading your book
and I gotta say...Wow! - Myron G
I have found your book to have excellent
advice on ultralight backpacking. I rank this information right
up there with Ray Jardine as far as giving advice that is clear,
and practical. - John G
With 15 pounds on your back you
can bag that peak and descend by any route--no leaving a heavy
backpack at the bottom. That's freedom. Hang your pack from one
shoulder and go 20 miles without blisters. That's comfort. Lightweight,
ultralight, or whatever you call it, it's the way to go. If you
need some convincing, see this page: