Lightweight backpacking pertains to packing gear that is the lightest possible to sustain them for whatever period of time they plan to be traveling. Packing light can mean shedding over 30 pounds of often useless gear that the backpacker may never even use. Traditional backpacks normally carry between 30 and 50 pounds. This can be a lot of weight to lug around with you over a period of time. Lightweight backpack travelers choose to take their base pack weight down to 12 to 20 pounds, which is considerably lighter than traditional backpacks.

Individuals who enjoy lightweight backpacking are able to maneuver the trails faster and more easily than those carrying 30 to 50 pounds of backpacking equipment with them. Heavy gear can cause increased chances of having an injury, experiencing exhaustion and falling from poor foot placement. A backpacking traveler who is not weighed down with a lot of excess equipment can use their energy to enjoy the trip itself.

When backpacking hiking with less gear, simply do not take more than what you know you will need. Many people tend to pack duplicate equipment just in case, but many people never need the duplicate gear. Believe it or not, packing your everyday 12 ounce tube of toothpaste or your ultra mega bottle of sunscreen can add to the weight content of your backpack very quickly, yet you will never need those amounts of products for a weekend or even a week long trip.

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