Translations:AY Honors/Ultralight Backpacking/Answer Key/57/en

1. Replace the big three (shelter, bagpack and sleeping bag) with ultralight ones.
2. Optimize gears.
3. Choose gears that has an optimal weight ratio.
4. Weigh everything. Weigh each object and record the weight. This helps identify items that have potential for weight loss.
5. Reduce the weight of each item. Change items to reduce weight, such as removing brand labels and cutting off toothbrush handles.
6. Rations and consumables. Bring the minimum number of consumables necessary for the trip. This includes food, fuel, and toiletries.
7. Benefit from group gears. Share things if backpacking with other people. For example, a group of three people may only need one shelter and cooking system. This equipment can then be shared among the group.
8. Lighten your feet. Sandals and trail running shoes are usually lighter than hiking shoes.
9. Multi-purpose gears. Use one item for many tasks. For example, ponchos can also be used as shelter, and trekking poles can be used as tent poles. Bandanas have many uses.