Solo Backpacking
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 NEW SEALED Eureka Solitaire 2 hoop bivy style 1 Person Tent Full Coverage Fly  US $83.86
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 MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Tent 1 Person Backpacking Tent Brand new W Tags US $300.00
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 2 PERSON OR SOLO TENT HIKER BACKPACKER BIKER BACKPACKING CAMPING BIVY STYLE US $35.00
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 Walrus Micro Swift Tent Rain Fly Footprint in very lightly used condition US $89.99
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 Eureka Solitaire Solo Backpack Camping Tent 1 Person Extreme Backpack Tent US $41.00
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 Coleman 7 ft x 5 ft durango 2 person tent US $36.00
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 New 2011 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Person 3 Season Tent Backpacking Touring US $229.95
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 COLEMAN 7X5 2 PERSON DURANGO TENT GREAT FOR BACKPACKING WATERPROOF FLOOR NEW US $28.88
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 Coleman Durango 2 Person Tent New Camping Backpacking New The Best US $35.99
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 BRAND NEW Eureka Solitaire 2 hoop bivy style 1 Person Tent Full Coverage Fly US $83.79
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo US $198.00
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 Eureka Spitfire Sleeper Sleep Sleeps 1 Person 1 Room Camping Hiker Tent New US $114.99
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 PAHA QUE Bear Creek Solo 1 PERSON MAN Tent WORLDWIDE SHIPPING US $219.00
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 Eureka Solitaire Solo 1 Person Backpack Camping Tent US $89.90
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 New 2011 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Person 3 Season Tent Backpacking Touring NWT US $299.95
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 MSR HUBBA TENT AND FOOTPRINT GREEN 2012 BRAND NEW W TAGS US $259.95
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo designed to provide a wide open under the stars feel US $239.92
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 BRAND NEW REI Chrysalis UL 1 person SOLO Tent BRAND NEW US $124.94
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 ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 2 Tent 2 Person 3 Season GREAT DEAL MUST SEE US $190.00
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 Tent Camping Hiking Eureka Spitfire sleeps 1 Outdoor Fishing Person Seasson n US $201.87
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 Eureka Backcountry 1 Performance Backpacking Tent 1 Person 3 Season US $189.90
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 Eureka Solitaire Sleeper Sleep Sleeps 1 Person 1 Room Camping Hiker Tent New US $93.50
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo 1 Backpacking Tent 61459 CAMPING BC100 Hunting US $229.99
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo 1 Person Backpacking Tent New US $204.95
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo 1 Person Ultra Light Tent US $192.97
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 BIG AGNES Seedhouse SL2 Tent US $339.95
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 Tent Camping Hiking Eureka Backcountry 1 sleeps Outdoor Fishing Person new US $162.13
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 Coleman tent sleep 2 camping hiking backpacking scouting 5x7 ft EZ set up NEW US $56.99
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 Coleman 2 Person Dome Lightweight Camping Backpacking Hiking Two Persons Tent US $58.88
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 Paha Que Bear Creek roomy one person tent BC100 US $206.20
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 Paha Ques Bear Creek Tent Solo US $193.69
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 Brand New Eureka Spitfire 1 Backpacking Camping Tent Free Shipping US $119.99
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 PAHA QUE BEAR CREEK SOLO BC100 US $208.00
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 Brand New Eureka Spitfire 1 Backpacking Camping Tent Free Shipping US $119.99
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 Paha Que BEAR CREEK SOLO TENT 1 Man Hike Camp Backpack BC100 Factory Sealed NEW US $204.88
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo 1 Person Backpacking Camping Tent US $221.99
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 FREE SHIPPING NEW EUREKA SOLITAIRE 1 PERSON TENT CAMPING HIKING 2 HOOP BIVY US $84.99
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo mfg BC100 US $199.95
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 Eureka Solo Tent Backcountry 1 US $189.90
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 Eureka Spitfire Solo 1 Backpacking Tent 2lbs 12oz US $104.90
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 Bear Creek Solo US $235.95
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 Eureka Solitaire 1 man Tent 2628307 US $89.90
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 PAHA QUE BEAR CREEK SOLO 1 PERSON BACKPACKING CAMPING TENT BC100 FREE SHIPPING US $225.00
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 Paha Que Bear Creek Solo 1 Person Backpacking Camping Tent US $226.95
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 Eureka Solitaire Camping Tent sleeps 1 Person People Man US $80.35
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 Eureka Backcountry 1 Camping Tent sleeps 1 Person People Man US $161.59
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 2012 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 SUPERLIGHT 2 Person FOOTPRINT Jerry 408 834 8427 US $339.95
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 New 2011 Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 Person 3 Season Tent Backpacking US $270.00
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 Mountain Hardwear Sprite 1 Tent 1 person Tent US $189.99
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 Nemo Morpho 1 Tent Ultralight Tent Air Supported Tent Backpacking Tent US $369.99
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 Sierra Design Clip Flashlight CD US $80.00
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 THE NORTH FACE DEBUG BIVY BED NETSOLO BUG TENTHUTULTRALIGHTDAC POLE 1 PERSON US $89.00
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 Black Diamond Tripod Bivy US $175.00
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 Bibler Tripod Bivy Black Diamond US $175.00
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Backpacking Light - Move Faster, Further and More Comfortably
Hiking light is much more comfortable and enjoyable than hiking with a heavy backpack. Of course what is defined as light may not be light for another person. It also depends on the level of fitness and strength of the person carrying the backpack. Being fit does make your backpack feel lighter.
Choose gear that are lighter but perform the same function is the obvious solution. Or you can also choose gear that serves multiple functions.
So hiking light is about carry less equipment and lighter and smaller equipment. It's not about sacrificing essential gear for a lighter backpack.
Benefits of Lighter Load
When you carry a lighter load you feel more comfortable and happier in general. There's less stress on your shoulders, back and knees. A good backpack will distribute the weight to the different parts of the upper body and make the load feel lighter by reducing stress on the shoulders.
You can also move quicker and cover more miles in a day. In an emergency, you can move away to safety so much quicker without having to sacrifice your backpack.
Reducing Your Load
If you want to travel light by reducing the amount of gear you carry, it's better to do it in stages than to cut down to bare minimum in one go. Take note of the things that you don't need or can go without.
Take into account the weather too. You don't want to leave your raincoat on rainy day.
Five Ways to Keep Your Gear Light
1. Get rid of extra clothing, pots, boots, etc if you can. Usually one pot and one pair of boots is enough but during cold weather extra clothing may be essential.
2. If you're hiking with a partner or in a group you can share some equipment like tent, stove, cookware, first aid kit, insect repellent and more.
3. Use equipment made of lighter material. For example, use down sleeping bags instead of synthetics and use internal frame backpacks instead external frame backpacks. If available, use simple designs that functions well and minimizes weight.
4. Use equipment that can perform several functions. A poncho for example can be used as rain gear or rigged up as a tent.
5. Carry smaller portions of consumables such as sunscreen, soap, toothpaste and spices. Instead of using the original packaging, whenever possible pack in a small ziploc bag.
As a guideline, your backpack should be no heavier than 4.5 lbs, your 2 person tent should be no heavier than 5 lbs, solo tents tent no more than 2.5 lbs, your sleeping bag should be less than 2 lbs, hiking boots less than 2 lbs, rain gear less than 1.5 lbs and food no more than 2 lbs per day.
However, some hikers prefer to carry more equipment for convenience and ease of mind. It depends on how well you can go without extra equipment in return for a lighter backpack. Be sure that you reduce your load in stages so that you don't have any regrets on the field.
About the Author
Jonsky writes for Hiking-Camping-World.com where you'll find camping gear such as
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