When lightening pack weight, in most cases you are trading experience for pack weight. We make really light gear to be used in the hands of experienced backpackers. Be cautious as you gain experience, and plan trips taking your experience level (and that of your fellow hikers) into account.

You are relying on your experience to take less equipment, less durable equipment, and lighter equipment, each of which involves increased risk. Never take less equipment or lighter equipment than you need to be safe for a particular trip and your given experience level with the route, the weather, your gear and your party.

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