lightweight rucksack or backpack if at all possible.Lightweight camping stoves - camping stoves have come along way with ultralight versions being available with little pandora bracelets. if any. loss to burning and boiling time. Many ultralight camping stoves weigh less than 150-200g making eating a warm. nutritious meal on thehill easy and lightweight.Titanium pan set - you can eat out of the bowl and the lid also doubles up as a plate. The titanium pan set is ultra lightweight. strong and versatile.Titanium cutlery - Tired of carrying around cheap cutlery only to break it half way through your Wayfayrer meal?
Try titanium cutlery - ultralight weight and incredibly strong.Ultralight and Lightweight Clothing amp; Footwear:Lightweight waterproof jackets - lightweight jackets that are waterproof have been developed by manufacturers for outdoor sports enthusiasts and for stuffing away in your backpack for those 'justin case' occasions. CheapTents.com has a great selection of lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers available from some of the very best outdoor brands.Softshell jackets - for a warm layer. consider a softshell / windproof fleece. Softshell jackets provide the warmth of a fleece. water repellency. breathability and endurance with toughenedwear-areas. and promote agility for outdoor sports enthusiasts.Lightweight trekking trousers - important piece of kit for those trekkers. looking to stay warm. and take advantage of lightweight hard-wearing trousers that can be used for a variety of outdooractivities.Running shorts - handy to wear whilst your washing your trousers. or simply for running or walking in warmer weather. Running shorts are a great way to save space. weight and stay comfortable inwarmer conditions. Even in the rain. runners and walkers often wear them as it means they are not carrying around excess mud and water in their clothing.Baselayers - baselayers. or base layer tops and bottoms. are quick drying. fast wicking and reduce odour. Avoid cotton t-shirts as they loose insulative properties and gain weight when wet.baselayers are a very important of anyones layering system and is highly recommended! Baselayer underwear - outdoor clothing manufacturers have even gone to effort of keeping people comfortableby designing baselayer boxers and pants.Weight saving tips:1. A decent cooking pan can work as a eating bowl. and. you guessed it. a cooking pan! Do you really need a plate and a bowl?2. How many tent pegs do you need for the weather? You can now get ultralight tent pegs?3. Many baselayers are quick drying. wicking. low odour and so can be worn again and again. and dry quickly after a quick wash.4.
Share the weight of your tent - is a two man lightweight tent lighter than two ultralight one man tents?5. Down sleeping bags are far lighter (weight to warmth ratio is better).6. Toiletries - shaving gel is heavy and bulky. consider shaving oil or go without. Don't go over board and throw-away your deodorant - going lightweight isn't worth losing your friends over!Empty your toothpaste and other liquids into smaller containers - taking just what you need. Consider taking a mini toothbrush too. and leaving the hairdryer.7. Take a single lightweight camping stove rather than a double-hob camping stove. just cook one thing at a time and eat it as it comes off the hob8. Stainless steel or titanium cutlery and a multi-tool pen-knife will be the only utensils and tools you'll need9. Food - sauce sachets help to make any meal interesting! Tins are heavy - try Wayfayrer meals as these are very popular with lightweight enthusiasts.10. Drinks - decant drinks from glass and plastic bottles into a Platypus or pandorajewellery 11. Money - always spend your lose change before you break into a note.12. First aid kit - take everything you need. or might need - don't make any cutbacks.Items to avoid:1. Camping chairs and tables - just find a couple of rocks. or sit on the floor.2. Synthetic sleeping bags (down sleeping bags are much lighter for the same comfort temperature).3. Too many clothes - buy quick drying clothing and wash it before you go to bed.4. Heavy-duty inflatable mattresses - ridiculously heavy!
5. Camping stoves that are bulky and require bulky gas canisters - mini lightweight stoves are available.Importantly. use your common sense when packing your lightweight gear. It's too easy to get carrried away with taking everything. including the kitchen sink. oven and juicer. Don't go heavy. be alightweight.
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