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5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.
Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.
Nathan Pipenberg
Nathan’s work focuses on travel, the outdoors, and environmental issues.
5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.
Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.
Nathan Pipenberg
Nathan’s work focuses on travel, the outdoors, and environmental issues.
5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.
Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.
Nathan Pipenberg
Nathan’s work focuses on travel, the outdoors, and environmental issues.
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