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Thermarest Lightweight Mats
Antigravity Gear
Lightweight Hiking Equipment - A Few Articles
Here's a selection of articles and general comments on the world of lightweight hiking:
How much grub do you need to munch per day on a 3 day hike?
Because I'm thick, I'm going to let somebody much cleverer than me do the sums. The massively clever T.M. Carpenter wrote a book which hurts my frontal lobe...
Finally- scientific proof that you need a lighter load.
You wouldn't dare argue with Sir Isaac Newton would you? I know he got bonked on the head with an apple but we all do daft things. The main concern for us lightweight walkers is that Newton discovered the reason we need to lighten the load of our rucksacks.
Easy Question: What's the difference between a lightweight tent and an ultralight tent?
I'll put you out of your misery straight away. It's weight, isn't it. Like I've always said: the obvious is my speciality. Here's another: don't put toast in your DVD player. Yes, I'm good at it. SO, back to the tents, let's talk about weight. What is the definition of a lightweight tent?
It's not just a 12g meths stove - it's a full cooking system
It's a stove and it weighs 12g - about the same weight as the bottom third of a pepsi can - and that's because it is the bottom third of a pepsi can. If you are mechanically minded you can make one of these lightweight beauties yourself. I like my fingers un-severed and I love my blood so much I like it to remain underneath my skin so I didn't attempt it.
Condensation in single walled tents
I don't know about you but when I'm sleeping I find it slightly irritating having water splashed in my face. Because of this little foible, I've decided to offer up a few handy tips on how to keep the waters at bay.
Lightweight Hiking Gear List Suggestions
Okay, you're a hunk of a man (or woman) and have no problem hiking a 20kg pack for 10 miles up a mountain, well done, but you're not going to feel too macho when your skinny friend is able to lug their, frankly, girly-looking 7.5kg pack up the same mountain - and the next one.
Top Brands
Gossamer GearGossamer Gear
Gossamer Gear exists to make the best ultra lightweight hiking equipment solutions on the planet. Their goal is to preserve the "ultra" in ultralight.

Their lightweight hiking gear includes:
The ultra lightweight G4 and Mariposa rucksacks
The Spinnshelter, 252g single person tent
A 2 person ultra lightweight tarp tent called the Squall Classic
The Fire Fly stove
Antigravity GearAntigravity Gear
Antigravity Gear provides quality ultra lightweight stoves and cooking gear such as Pepsi can alcohol stoves. Their vision is to provide the best ultralight camping gear available and support organizations that develop and maintain the trails and wilderness.

Their hiking gear includes:
The Antigravity gear stove, 12g
The ultra lightweight cook set, all you need for under 300g
Antigravity Gear Cooking cozies
Lightweight stove windshields
EquinoxEquinox
Equinox's enthusiasm for the outdoors was their initial catalyst for making and distributing gear and it remains as strong as ever.

Their selection of ultra lightweight hiking gear includes:
The Pamola and Katahdin rucksacks
Some very lightweight stuff sacks
An incredibly lightweight bivy bag
Integral DesignsIntegral Designs
Integral Designs has been making serious expedition gear since 1986. Their customers keep coming back with suggestions on how they can make their gear more lightweight and more versatile.

Their fast and light gear is designed for self propelled adventurers doing short trips into the outdoors. Integral Designs have long been known for innovation, for being an early adopter on new materials and for building functional products.

Their lightweight hiking gear includes:
The ultra lightweight Silshelter, 2 person tent weighing 470g
The SilPoncho, lightweight tarep and poncho
The SilCape, fully waterproof cape weighing 140g
GoLiteGoLite
Since its founding in 1998 GoLite has been dedicated to helping people lighten up to enjoy the outdoors more, whatever their activity. Founders Demetri and Kim Coupounas wanted to offer products that would enable outdoor enthusiasts like yourself to seek out and embrace new adventures without the burdens of heavy and overbuilt gear.

Today GoLite is the world's leading manufacturer of lightweight outdoor clothing and equipment, driving innovation within the sports of adventure racing, alpinism, backpacking, cycling, and running.

MontaneMontane
Montane is a company run by people with a passion for the outdoors and outdoor clothing for sports and travel. All Montane products are as lightweight and breathable as possible. Lightweight comfortable outdoor clothing can massively enhance your experience of the outdoors.

The essential requirement of comfortable outdoor clothing is to prevent the weather entering your clothing system while allowing excess body heat to escape.

Because it is ultralight Montane outdoor clothing UK has become the first choice for outdoor professionals.