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I used to think 35 pounds was light, and ten miles was a good day's hike. That was back when I still got blisters and sore shoulders. I did do things like shortening the handle of my toothbrush. Unfortunately, finding 20 ways to save a quarter-ounce only takes 5 ounces of your back. Then I discovered a new approach. I ditched the heavy backpack, took off the hiking boots, and made other crucial changes. To test my new techniques and gear, I hiked 110 miles in six days in the Rockies - with never more than 17 pounds on my back. I climbed five "fourteeners" (14,000-foot mountains) while I was at it. It was a revelation! I still had energy after 20-mile days. I never left my pack behind just to go up a mountain. I had everything I needed. I loved it. I also never had a blister again - not even on a 39-mile day in the Smoky Mountains. I have learned a lot since then - things I think you should know. That's why I wrote Ultralight Backpacking Secrets. Why not order a copy now? --- Steve Gillman |
(Already an ultralight backpacker? Keep reading - you are going to want this book. I promise you will find things you haven't seen in other backpacking books.)
As a backpacker, you can see the value in information like this. Here are some of the comments I have received about the book:
I'm now starting ultralight backpacking. - Jesse V
I've been inspired, informed, enlightened... - Shaddi
What Else?
- How to find packs that weigh less than a pound, and will carry everything you need for a weekend.
- Three season sleeping bags that weigh around a pound.
- A 4-ounce bivy sack you can make!
- Basic backpacking clothes you can make in minutes.
- Make your own 4-ounce sleeping bag pads.
More!
You already know that money can help you reduce weight - there is some great gear out there. Learn two other great ways to reduce weight in Chapter Two.
Want to make a simple lightweight backpack? In Chapter Three I'll tell you how I made a full-suspension exterior-frame backpack that weighed just two pounds - with no sewing.
Have you considered using a tarp instead of a tent? Chapter Five will show you the advantages, and how to do it right. It includes some good advice on how to deal with mosquitoes.
In Chapter Eight I'll tell you how you can go backpacking without a sleeping bag, and still be warm and comfortable. I used this technique when the temperature was near freezing, so it should work for you work on summer nights.
Ever have knee problems? Chapter Ten has 14 ways to reduce or knee pain, including several that have worked for me. I also outline some exercises that can prevent knee problems in the future.
Chapter Thirteen is all about footwear. Switching from hiking boots to running shoes was one of the three things that stopped me from ever getting blisters (don't worry, you'll learn the other two as well). I'll tell you how to make the switch safely.
Clothing is covered in Chapter fourteen, but you won't find specific brands recommended here. What you will find is new ideas, a few things you can actually make (no sewing skills required), and a list of target weights for each item you bring.
The lightest foods are those with the most calories per pound. In Chapter Twenty-Three you'll find a list, with their calorie counts, as well as some new ideas about backpacking foods.
Do you know how to tell the difference between a bear that is stalking you versus a "bluff attack?" Taking the common advice to "play dead" will get you killed if the bear is in hunting mode. You'll understand the difference after reading Chapter Twenty-Eight.
Want to invent ultralight backpacking gear? Chapter Forty-Four describes more than a dozen new ideas waiting to be made and patented - maybe by you!
Other chapters cover high altitude hiking, dealing with hypothermia, how to stay safe in a thunderstorm, hiking by moonlight, and much more.
Answers To These Questions
Do you need a stove?
Do you need trekking poles?
Do you really need ankle support?
Which stove doesn't work well in winter?
What is the ideal water container for going light?
If you were to learn just a few basic wilderness survival skills,
which should they be?
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Ultralight Backpacking Quick Tips
There are several "Ultralight Backpacking Quick Tips" in each chapter - 150 in all. They include new ideas, lightweight backpacking techniques, advice, wilderness survival tips, and more. For example:
Fire starting tricks.
Lies the "experts" tell you.
What foods to eat for warmth.
Which way your tent should face.
A plant that can stop your headache.
Plants you can use as insect repellent.
How to have a cold drink in the desert.
A plant that can disinfect cuts and scrapes.
A plant you can use to make warm mittens fast.
Why it matters when you try on new hiking shoes.
A quick snow shelter you can make without tools.
The basic wild berries anyone can identify and eat.
How to be warmer, even with a lighter sleeping bag - or no bag at all.
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