Backpacking Tips for Beginners: How to Backpack : How to Lower Backpack Weight

[jackclark1981]

a small bottle of beach will work the same as the pills, but what will the weight difference be?

[actonbath]

Real men go out with loin cloth and bowie knife only. We never use this sissy stuff.

[nolobede]

@actonbath

Real men know not to freeze their balls off.. Bowie knife and polartech !

[borderraven]

Look into disposable Tyvek lab clothing (Sizes to 5XL)

Prices are by EA=each and CS=case. Very affordable $10 ea.

You can buy two coveralls and then cut and modify to suit your needs.

Tyvek tape is found in construction supply stores.

LAB-SAFETY-SUPPLY-Tyvek-Deluxe­-Disposable-Coveralls-with-Hoo­d-and-Elastic-Wrist, can be used to make chaps, gators, windbreaker, pants.

[EQUIPnTRIP]

Richard, I support your views entirely.

You are saying that you can cut weight by using particular equipment. This is quite logical.

I didn't hear you say not to use other equipment that may be a little heavier. Ultimately, it is for each of us to choose what works best for us.

If there was only one right way of doing it then we would all have exaclty the same gear.

If you have heavier equipment then you are rightly saying that we have the choice of using it or buying the lighter gear.

[borderraven]

@EQUIPnTRIP , you can bring all you want, but you must carry all you bring.

[afterthefox7]

thats the greatest suggestion for being outright LAZY.

[hogielove]

how far have you every backpacked in your life? Because you ever gone any where know that it is no fun to carry 60-70 pounds all day. What he is saying is right on, cut as much weight as you can, and it is a lot more fun.

[afterthefox7]

Crackhead, if you're thirsty i'm not gonna wait 20 minutes to drink the water, Special Ed. Have you ever heard of the word stop if you're tired, where are you going in such a hurry while hiking, if your pack is heavy then STOP, stupid. You need to listen to nutnfancy's videos, and listen good. Special Ed Riff Raff.

[hogielove]

Make a backpacking vid if you are so strong, show what you carry then I will respect you.

[afterthefox7]

i don't need to prove anything to you, just take me at my word and thats all you need and you're gonna respect me anyway, young,

[soudyman]

was he correct in saying your pack should be 1 quarter of your body weight 1 quarter of your wight

[hogielove]

That would be great but then you have to cut a lot of things that I would not feel safe doing, like knives.

[deejayfore]

What? External frame packs are heavier on average, not lighter.

Like TL09 said, tarps exist.

You can use AquaMira (chlorine system), which is not heavy like filters or dangerous long-term like iodine.

Do some damn research before spouting off crap!

[kodawwe16]

ya expet village all rights reserved there crapy videos

[Edwardo1993]

Ye and spend an arm and a leg for all this "cutting edge" equipment! Basically to cut weight just take what you need which is not much and weighs little because when you really think about not everything you pack is what you need. Just take your basics.

[TravelinLight09]

Toolbox.. left alot of good info out. Tarps are great weight saving options when it comes to choosing a shelter option. Also chosing the right pack can save a huge amount of weight.

[HelloMarco]

Useful.