Tips for Lightweight Backpacking – Gear Tasting Radio 25

No matter what your definition is for lightweight backpacking, we can all agree that saving weight is the priority. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob discuss some tips for lightweight backpacking.

After calculating the weight for all your gear, you can use some of these tips to start shaving ounces, which will turn into pounds saved at the end. In addition to some physical things you can do to save weight, we also discussed the mindset that goes along with lightweight backpacking.

Episode 25 – Tips for Lightweight Backpacking

Episode Intel

• Brian’s Backpacking Blog
• Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking
• Trimming Weight with Toothpaste Dots

Featured Products

• Ultralight Backpackin’ Tips by Mike Clelland
• Digital Scale
• Nemo Salsa Sleeping Bag
• ENO DoubleNest Hammock
• Jetboil
• Nalgene Travel Containers
• EZ Dose Pill Pouches

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