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How to Choose an Ultralight Tent or Shelter

How to Choose an Ultralight Tent or Shelter

A lot of SectionHiker readers contact me asking for advice about which ultralight tent or shelter they should buy. These purchases are almost always driven by weight reduction desires, but often in the absence of any considerations about the environmental conditions they …

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How to Reduce Your Backpacking Water Weight

How to Reduce Your Backpacking Water Weight

Water is heavy and at 2.2 lbs per liter, it’s probably the heaviest thing you carry in your backpack. Despite this, many hikers and backpackers still carry much more water than they need when hiking or backpacking. That’s wasted effort if you …

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