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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 34 MIN

7 Controversial Ultralight Strategies That Will Really Lighten Your Load

from Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show · host Bleav + Carl Mandrioli

Derek and Carl discuss 7 ultralight backpacking strategies that will really lighten your load. But they are controversial. When is it okay to take calculated risks? And just how far are you willing to go in order to shave some ounces and grams? Are these good suggestions or dangerous nonsense? Some of the Topics Covered: -Ultralight Backpacking -Backpacking Gear -Backpacking tips Cotopaxi Cielo Rain Jacket Enlightened Equipment: Check out the best Ultralight Quilts on the market! Get in prime time hiking shape with Rowan from Summit Strength so you can have your best hiking season yet! GET BONUS SEGMENTS & EPISODES ON PATREON: There are over 50 BONUS episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on… Facebook Instagram: @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast Email: [email protected] Please check out our website: backpackingandblisters.com Our Favorite Gear Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt Outdoor Vitals Summit Down Sleeping Bag Gregory Paragon/Maven Backpack (Full Comfort) Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Therm-a-Rest Neo Loft (for ultra comfort) Jetboil Flash 1.0 (for larger groups) MSR Pocket Rocket 2 (for solo or smaller groups) Katadyn BeFree Black Diamond Spot Garmin InReach Mini 2 Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Watch Big Agnes Copper Spur Nemo Hornet Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Derek and Carl discuss 7 ultralight backpacking strategies that will really lighten your load. But they are controversial. When is it okay to take calculated risks? And just how far are you willing to go in order to shave some ounces and grams? Are these good suggestions or dangerous nonsense?

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