Ultralight Backpacking-Gear-
Poudre Wilderness Volunteers
Spring 2012
David Fanning and Paul Randolph
The Purpose of UL Backpacking
• Have fun• Easier• Reduce Injury• See more• Go further• Stay safe• Stay active longer• Get more active again
The Purpose of UL Backpacking
"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Hans Hofmann 1880 - 1966.
Shelter
Henry Shire Contrail Tarp Tent Backpacking Hammock Zpacks Hexamid Solo
Golite Tarp Mountain Laurel Design Duomid Poncho Tarp Tent
Shelter
Gossamer Gear SpinnTwin Hubba Hubba NXSix Moon Design Refuge
Integral Designs Tarp Notch Tarp Tent
Sleeping Pads
Gossamer Gear Nightlight
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
Therm-a-Rest ProLite
Closed Form Pad
Sleeping Systems
GoLite QuiltMountain Hardware Phantom
VAPR Quantum Bivy
Packs
GoLite Quest
GoLite Jam Osprey ExosGranite Gear Vapor Trail
Gossamer Gear G4ULA Circuit
Stoves
Food
Water Treatment
Katadyn Pocket FilterKatadyn Hiker Pro
Aquamira Water Drops
SteriPEN UV FilterMSR Gravity Filter Sawyer Mini Filter
Footwear
Trekking Poles
Gadgets
GPS
Weather
Clothing
Wind Shirt
Puffy Jacket
Balaclava
Hat
Gloves
Rain Gear
First Aid
Nature Calls
…when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith,and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee.
Deuteronomy 23:13
The Point of Going Ultralight!