milesIs ultralight more expensive?
kersplooshIt depends how you do it. Ultralight gear is definitely more expensive because the designers use more expensive materials and really sweat the details. It’s also a lower-volume niche market than traditional camping/hiking gear.
Though you can also lighten up by just carrying less. This grandma thru-hiked the AT multiple times with little more than a shower curtain, blanket, bag of food, and sneakers.
With a Shower Curtain and a Few Pairs of Keds, 67-Year-Old Grandmother Emma Gatewood Becomes the First Woman to Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail - Flashbak
“I would never have started this trip if I had known how tough it was, but I couldn’t and wouldn’t quit.” ― Emma Gatewood For hikers, walking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail is maybe equivalent to climbing Everest or K2. Potential finishers prepare for years, spending hundreds on specialized gear, learning trail … Continue reading "With a Shower Curtain and a Few Pairs of Keds, 67-Year-Old Grandmother Emma Gatewood Becomes the First Woman to Hike the Entire Appalachian Trail"