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A place to chat about gear and the philosphy of ultralight. Ultralight bushwalking or backpacking focuses on carrying the lightest and simplest kit. There is still a good focus on safety and skill.

Forum rules

Ultralight Bushwalking/backpacking is about more than just gear lists. Ultralight walkers carefully consider gear based on the environment they are entering, the weather forecast, their own skill, other people in the group. Gear and systems are tested and tweaked.
If you are new to this area then welcome - Please remember that although the same ultralight philosophy can be used in all environments that the specific gear and skill required will vary greatly. It is very dangerous to assume that you can just copy someone else's gear list, but you are encouraged to ask questions, learn and start reducing the pack weight and enjoying the freedom that comes.

Common words
Base pack backpacking the mass of the backpack and the gear inside - not including consumables such as food, water and fuel
light backpacking base weight less than 9.1kg
ultralight backpacking base weight less than 4.5kg
super-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 2.3kg
extreme-ultralight backpacking base weight less than 1.4kg
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Mr.Bean IS Ultralight

Tue 01 Jan, 2019 5:57 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r0dr_juOiI
If you've seen it, laugh again, if not check out an authentic ultralighter.
Watch for the punch line. Comic genius.
Just had to put this up on New Years Day!

Re: Mr.Bean IS Ultralight

Wed 02 Jan, 2019 11:33 am

Good one ! love Mr Bean.

The toothpaste bit always gets me...... have done that so many times myself !!!1

Re: Mr.Bean IS Ultralight

Wed 02 Jan, 2019 12:13 pm

Don't you ultralight that Teddy Mr. Bean! :evil:
Phew-thank goodness :D

Turfa-dry some dots.
Or see the person selling the hotel ones.Bargain!
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