January 2010
Ultralight fishing rod BPL Hane Tenkara
At 77 g (2.7 oz.), the Backpacking Light Hane Tenkara is the lightest and most compact fly fishing rod. The Hane rod was developed especially for ultralight backpackers. In addition to the additional fun on trekking tours, the rod can also significantly reduce the weight of provisions you need. The Backpacking Light Hane Tenkara was developed by Ryan Jordan, the founder of BackpackingLight.com. The... [Read more]
PossumDown Gloves and MLD eVent Rain Mitts
I have long sought a light glove and waterproof shell combination which does not let me down even when temperatures reach -10 degrees centigrade. I have now found just such a combination which weighs a total of only 63 grams! 1. PossumDown gloves These gloves offer an unbelievable weight/warmth ratio. A pair in size L weighs only 38 grams and keeps the hands considerably warmer than any other glove... [Read more]
SnowClaw ultralight snow shovel
The SnowClaw is an ultralight snow shovel that does not weigh much or take up space in your backpack. At 164 g and 4 mm thick, you hardly notice the SnowClaw in your pack. The SnowClaw is ideal for winter tours where a larger shovel is often not needed. It is ideal for the central uplands or Harz Mountains. For a long time, I never took a snow shovel with me because the larger ones were always too... [Read more]
The aim of this ultralight hiking blog is to enhance the popularity of this form of activity and provide suggestions for a range of trips. 