Gear Forum
Gear (General Discussion)
This forum includes discussions related to specific categories of gear, products, or design, use, and performance.
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Discussion of backpacking gear, equipment systems, and field performance. This category addresses the design, materials, durability, function, and performance tradeoffs of gear used in backcountry travel.
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Member Gear Reviews
Reviews of ultralight hiking and backpacking gear from the Backpacking Light Member (User) Community.
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Gear Lists
Post your gear list here, get some feedback, debate the choices. Trying to cut down from 35 pounds? 6 pounds? It doesn't matter where you're at with your ultralight journey... we're here to help!
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Make Your Own Gear
Do-it-yourself tips and tricks, material sources, patterns, techniques, and discussions of how to HACK UP off the market products to make them lighter (and sometimes, better).
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Multiple Use Gear
"Multiple Use" as applied to a piece of gear is a foundation principle of lightweight backpacking. This forum deals with the topic in greater depth.
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