November 26, 2002
Backpacking Light: the journal of lightweight backcountry travel
I became a fan of packing light some while back. Started out by practicing various outdoor "survival" techniques and then adapting other strategies, as things like fire trenches get real old after a few nights out. I rarely carry more than a fanny pack and shoulder bag these days and was looking for a way to add something like a sleeping bag without all the weight and bulk. Seems like other people and some manufacturers have started down this way too (finally) so there is some interesting new gear out there.
Some of this technology is just starting to find its way into the mainstream outdoor places like REI and the military as people realize that having less shit to carry is a good thing...
Some very good how-to articles in Backpacking Light: the journal of lightweight backcountry travel.
Posted by Eric Cartman at November 26, 2002 02:26 PM | TrackBack