Gear

Like most other hikers, gear gets me very excited. I started researching it more seriously while preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. There seemed to be many things I didn't know.

The first thing I learned was the concept of 'ultralight' hiking. Ultralight hikers roll with a backpack of less than 4,5 kilograms (excluding water, food, and other fuel). They go with frameless backpacks, use only one pair of underwear, and even cut the handle of their toothbrush to save weight. Although this all sounds very extreme, I was intrigued :-). Having a light backpack can impact the quality of your hike. It allows you to hike faster and reduces the risk of injury.