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How to pack light for camping/backpacking
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This is one the lightest backpacking backpacks and it’s a great price.
Big Agnes Sweetwater UL 43L Backpack | Backcountry.com
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A very durable and great other backpacking option. You can do the smaller size too if it’s just a one day trip etc.
REI Co-op Traverse 60 Pack - Women's | REI Co-op
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A quite comfortable and easy sleeping pad great for car camping and backpacking. You can just clip to the bottom of the backpack. A cheaper option as well.
Exped FlexMat Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
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Probably the best lightweight and smallest yet comfiest backpacking sleeping pad out there but also comes with a price tag. Depends how often you go and how much you want to invest but this is a great option for those that do it a lot and want good q...
NEMO Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
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A must have mess kit
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Steel 1 Person Set
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The best all around sleeping bag but pricey!!
REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag | REI Co-op
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The best lightweight down sleeping bag
Spark Women's Down Sleeping Bag (15°F - 45°F)
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Also a great cheaper option
REI Co-op Trailmade 20 Sleeping Bag | REI Co-op
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Ultralight Portable Outdoor Pot Pan & Stove Set with Piezo Ignition Stealth Angel Survival
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GSI Outdoors Halulite Microdualist Cookware
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Jetboil Flash 1.0 L Fast Boil System | REI Co-op
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Do not backpack in bear country without this
BV500 Journey Bear Canister
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So lightweight . Perfect 2-3 person tent. The mesh all around is amazing
Tiger Wall UL3
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1 pound backpacking chair
REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair | REI Co-op
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Another great chair option
Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Chair | REI Co-op
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