Is ultralight actually more expensive than other types of backpacking?

  • Pencilnoob@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Generally, yes, often an order of magnitude more expensive. A 4 pound tent you can probably get for a few bucks at a yard sale, but a 1 pound tent is probably $500. Walmart probably has 4-5 pound backpacks for $50, but a 1 pound backpack is going to be like $200-300.

    That being said, a lot of it is mentality. Carrying lighter food, not carrying too much water, not bringing extra clothes.

    Also, it’s totally possible to make your own ultralight gear for a big discount. I got into sewing and have made several decent 1.8 pound 50L packs for only about $80 a pop. Check out https://learnmyog.com/