How to Have a lighter backpack for a hiking trip

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Tip 1 - Lighten Up your Backpack: Eliminating Non-Essentials | Section Hikers Backpacking Blog

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ayu Ayu | permalink

further reduce your pack weight by eliminating non-essential items including extra clothing or supplies that you really don't need to bring with you.
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For further reading: http://sectionhiker.com/lighten-up-your-backpack-eliminating-non-essentials/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Lighten Your Pack for a Backpacking Trek

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joshua La Marche | permalink

Your pack looks perfect; every strap is tight, it is balanced, nothing is jabbing your back, it looks just like the poster at REI. The only problem is getting this 70 lb. monstrosity on to your back! Here are some tips for shaving weight...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Lighten-Your-Pack-for-a-Backpacking-Trek ^[2]

Tip 3 - 12 Tips to Pack Light for Long Hikes

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jackton Kegohi | permalink

When planning to hike for an extended period of time you should know of the value of lightening the weight you will be carrying. Lightening up your backpack load can be quite a daunting task, especially when you want to carry everything you need for that long hike. A lighter backpack can help yo…

For further reading: http://www.globotreks.com/backpacking/12-tips-to-pack-light-for-long-hikes/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How To Pack A Lightweight Backpack

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Albertus Coetzee | permalink

With lightweight backpacks the way you organize your gear affects comfort as much as what you carry. There are many ways to pack a backpack. Here's how I pack
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For further reading: http://blackwoodspress.com/blog/9556/how-to-pack-a-backpack/ ^[4]