Ultralight backpacking

Ultralight backpacking is a style of lightweight backpacking that emphasizes carrying the lightest and least amount of gear. While no technical standards exist, some hikers consider "ultralight" to mean an initial base weight of less than 4. 5 kg (9.

9 lb).
Base weight is the weight of a fully loaded backpack at the start of a trip, excluding worn weight and consumables such as food, water, and fuel.
Base weight can be lowered by reducing the weight of individual items of gear, or by choosing not to carry that gear.

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