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Hike More Miles Using a Lightweight Backpack
Anyone who has ever hiked over 20 miles in a day while carrying a backpack will know that weight is a really significant factor. Experiences hikers, trekkers and backpackers know that to reduce the weight of your gear you need to concentrate on the three main items: your sleeping bag, shelter and the backpack itself.
So you will want to leave your huge 10 pound tent and snug 5 pound sleeping bag at home and get yourself the lightest backpack you can find.
You may find it hard to believe but there are some really good lightweight backpacks that weigh less than four ounces. This may seem unbelievable but modern materials make this entirely feasible. Most bags like this will have a capacity of around 1500 to 1800 cubic inches which will enable you to carry about 15 pounds of equipment. This should be enough for your lightweight sleeping bag, a tarpaulin for some shelter, a basic first aid kit and some energy food. And of course an adequate amount of water.
When packing for a lightweight trek you’re likely to find that the water you need is the heaviest item you need to carry. It is worthwhile planning your route so that you can refill your water bottle and reduce the amount of water that you need to carry.
Another excellent benefit of going lightweight is that much of the gear is significantly cheaper than the heavier, tougher versions. You will even find some bargain lightweight backpacks in various discount stores, often sold as day sacks costing only a few dollars. These are often very simple with only a few external pockets. They may be low cost for they can be ideal for lightweight backpacking trips.
If you are trying to go lightweight it’s worth paying some attention to your choice of clothing and hiking boots. Forget your all weather outdoor clothing and instead go for an ultra lightweight rain and wind proof fold-up cagoule and some light weight sports shoes rather than heavy walking boots.
If you lighten your load by reducing your clothing weight, equipment and using a lightweight backpack you should find that a 20 mile hike is suddenly much easier to complete.
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