Packing Light for Trekking Success
Sabah Karimi
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When you're not in the greatest shape for a long hike or climb, packing smart can help you make it through your trek and enjoy the experience from start to finish - even during the toughest moments. Packing a light pack is essenti 
al to surviving the trail, rain or shine, and all your essentials can fit neatly and efficiently in some of today's lightweight packs and bags. Packing light reduces the chances of back injuries and won't slow you down on the toughest part of your journey.
The key to success is to think light; you might need to weigh your gear to the ounce to make sure you're not toting along a suitcase of travel gear and pulling more than the necessary weight.
You'll need a tent, but you have some options to choose a lightweight and version for your climbing excursion. If you're traveling with just another person, look for a two-person pop-up tent that doesn't require any extra accessories to put together. The beauty of the pop-up is you can literally get it up and running within seconds; no screws, latches, or poles to worry about! The Hubba Hubba Fast & Light only weighs 4 lbs!
You'll also need the right clothing for your trek, and layering is the only way you'll be able to make it through the changing climate. Wearing at least two layers reduces the need to pack up more than you can handle, so all you really need to add to your backpack is an extra pair of socks, a jacket, and another pair of fleece pants if you have room. Any shirts or vests can be worn during your trek, but make sure you save some room to fold those away into your bag when you start sweating up a storm on the trail.
Cooking gear can easily overload your backpack with unnecessary weight, so look for the simplest set of cooking gadgets and pots you can find. A simple, self-heating cooking pot like the Brunton Vapor or even a self-heating canister may be all you need to warm up soups and other canned food for the trip; avoid packing up an entire mini-kitchen to save yourself a few pounds.
Surviving that climbing excursion is easier with a lighter load; pack smart, and you'll be well on your way to finishing your trek and enjoying the unique experience!
The key to success is to think light; you might need to weigh your gear to the ounce to make sure you're not toting along a suitcase of travel gear and pulling more than the necessary weight.
You'll need a tent, but you have some options to choose a lightweight and version for your climbing excursion. If you're traveling with just another person, look for a two-person pop-up tent that doesn't require any extra accessories to put together. The beauty of the pop-up is you can literally get it up and running within seconds; no screws, latches, or poles to worry about! The Hubba Hubba Fast & Light only weighs 4 lbs!
You'll also need the right clothing for your trek, and layering is the only way you'll be able to make it through the changing climate. Wearing at least two layers reduces the need to pack up more than you can handle, so all you really need to add to your backpack is an extra pair of socks, a jacket, and another pair of fleece pants if you have room. Any shirts or vests can be worn during your trek, but make sure you save some room to fold those away into your bag when you start sweating up a storm on the trail.
Cooking gear can easily overload your backpack with unnecessary weight, so look for the simplest set of cooking gadgets and pots you can find. A simple, self-heating cooking pot like the Brunton Vapor or even a self-heating canister may be all you need to warm up soups and other canned food for the trip; avoid packing up an entire mini-kitchen to save yourself a few pounds.
Surviving that climbing excursion is easier with a lighter load; pack smart, and you'll be well on your way to finishing your trek and enjoying the unique experience!
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