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The Journey to Ultralight

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Examining Backpacks and Fabrics

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Finding Your Ideal Sleep System

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Choosing a Lightweight Shelter

Gear: The Big Three

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Lightweight Footwear and Layers

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Water Filtration and Transportation

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Safety, First Aid, and Hygiene

Gear: Other Essentials

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Types of Stoves

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Food Planning and Prep

Cookware and Food

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Bounce Boxes and Carrying Electronics

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Personal Items and Lightweight Camp Non-Essentials

Items to Leave at Home

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Lightweight Tips, Hacks, and Mistakes to Avoid

<h2>Lightweight Water Purification Methods</h2> <shortcode type="jwplayer" props='{"jw_media_id":"iLAKF0oG"}'></shortcode> <h2>Chemical Treatments</h2> <p>Let’s start by talking about chemical treatments since they are still an affordable, accessible and ultralight option. The main two commercial treatments for sterilizing your water are iodine tablets and Aquamira drops.</p> <h4>Pros</h4> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Both iodine tablets and Aquamira drops are easy to use.</li> <li aria-level="1">Both properly treat water.</li> <li aria-level="1">Both are lightweight</li> <li aria-level="1">Neither takes up much space.</li> </ul> <h4>Cons</h4> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Iodine tablets turn your water a rust-brown color, which some hikers find discomfiting.</li> <li aria-level="1">Iodine tablets carry a heavy metallic taste that’s hard to overpower even with powdere...</li></ul>