| When most people in the United States backpack, | | | | sunscreen can add to the weight content of your |
| their base packs often weigh between 30 to 50 | | | | backpack very quickly, yet you will never need those |
| pounds, depending on how heavy the backpacking | | | | amounts of products for a weekend or even a week |
| equipment is and how long the backpacking excursion | | | | long trip. |
| is going to last. Many people opt for lighter base | | | | Instead, try packing trial size bottles of products so |
| packs and choose lightweight backpacking. This | | | | that you are more comfortable when traveling. |
| backpacking term means packing the lightest gear | | | | Another item that can significantly add to your |
| possible to meet overnight backpacking, or even | | | | backpacking weight is packing unnecessary food. This |
| longer needs. On average, those who choose to | | | | is where deliberate food planning comes in. Many |
| lightweight backpack, pack between 12 and 20 | | | | lightweight backpackers have found that packing |
| pounds of gear, making their packs considerably | | | | food consistent with a 2,000 calorie a day diet |
| lighter. | | | | relieves them of a lot of weight. |
| There are more and more people practicing | | | | This averages out to about 1.5 pounds of daily food |
| lightweight backpacking on the trails today. These | | | | and can actually reduce the average backpacker's |
| individuals are, on average, have more energy and | | | | weight by over 5 pounds, in food alone. While there |
| experience far less exhaustion and injuries, and for | | | | are other items that can be deleted from your |
| the most part are more enjoyable to be around. The | | | | backpack to drop weight, starting with items like |
| loss of a large amount of weight can free the | | | | these can get you off and running. |
| traveler to experience more of the trip in an | | | | Many individuals enjoy backpacking, but many find |
| enjoyable manner instead of constantly worrying | | | | they are tired and exhausted by the end of the trip. |
| how they are going to climb the next hill. | | | | Lightweight backpacking allows individuals to hike with |
| When backpacking hiking with less gear, simply do | | | | more ease, while not having to carry heavy |
| not take more than what you know you will need. | | | | backpacking equipment. This type of backpacking |
| Many people tend to pack duplicate equipment just in | | | | puts less stress on the body and gives you much |
| case, but many people never need the duplicate gear. | | | | more ease of movement. Packing and traveling light |
| Believe it or not, packing your everyday 12 ounce | | | | is very possible and can lessen the load, allowing for a |
| tube of toothpaste or your ultra mega bottle of | | | | less stressful trip. |