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Budget Ultralight Starting Gear Kit

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Full List on Lighterpack.com Going ultralight is often seen as expensive in the backpacking world, after all you're often balancing weight, quality and price. Well this list shows you that going ultralight isn't just for those with money, and a sub 10lb baseweight can easily be achieved through a few pieces of budget gear that can be found at a very cheap price compared to many cottage manufactures' products. The whole list which has more or less everything you need for your first trip can be purchased for less than $400, not even breaking the $500 mark. As a lot of the budget pieces are from AliExpress, you may need to allow a few weeks for delivery. This list also has suggested upgrade pieces if your budget isn't so tight or just to provide you with some alternatives closer to home. Big 4: Backpack: 3F UL Frameless Backpack (40+16L) A frameless backpack at 56L capacity in total is more than enough for all of the gear on this list plus nearly a week's wort

AegisMax Wind Hard Tiny Ultralight Quilt Review

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AegisMax Wind Hard Tiny Ultralight Quilt on AliExpress Specifications: Shell Material: iFlEX 8500 10D Nylon  Lining Material: iFlEX 8100 10D Nylon  Filling: 290g 850FP Grey Goose Down Zipper: YKK  Size:190(L)134(W)cm Weight: 510g including stuff sack Packed size: 20 x12cm Price:  $105USD / £81 GBP / €90 EUR  Delivered Comfortable down to 0-5ºC 2-2.5" loft (single layer), suggesting the temperature rating is pretty accurate Sewn through 'U-shaped' baffles that imitates the Enlightened Equipment Revelation design Drawn close footbox Central zip that allows for the user to put their head through and wear as a jacket Packs down very small, great value for size and weight This quilt with a hoodless design will fit most adults fine length wise at a generous 190cm. As the design is hoodless the bag will fit users up to 6' (182cm) without much of an issue. The quilt's design is taken from Enlighten Equipment's Revelation quilt , copying th

NatureHike Cloud UP 2 Ultralight Tent Review (Gray Version)

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NatureHike Cloud UP 2 Ultralight Tent on AliExpress Specifications: Size: 210(L)125(W)100(H)cm  Material of Flysheet: 20D Silicone Coated Nylon (Waterproof Index 4 000mm ) Material of Inner tent: 20D Silicone Coated Nylon with B3 Mesh Material of Bottom of Tent: 20D Silicone Coated Nylon (Waterproof Index 4 000mm ) Material of Poles: 7001 Aluminium Weight: 1240g all inclusive Please note the above specifications are for the gray version, not the orange or green version which are made of heavier materials (210T Nylon and 150D Polyester for the flysheet and bottom respectively). All the linked reviews and discussions are centred around the lighter, more premium version of the Cloud UP 2, please be careful with regards to the difference in material and weight between the colours. Packed size: 40x13cm Price: $100USD / £77 GBP / €86 EUR Delivered 2 Layer tent, good for ventilation and protection against insects Enough internal space for 2 adults Pitches i

3F UL 1 Person Tent Review

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3F UL 1 Person Tent on AliExpress Specifications: Size: 215(L)105(W)125(H)cm  Material of Flysheet: 15D Nylon (Waterproof Index  5000mm ) Material of Inner tent: High density mesh Material of Bottom of Tent: 20D Nylon (Waterproof Index  6000mm ) Material of Tent Peg: Aluminium Alloy Material of Footprint : 30D coated nylon, Waterproof Index 4000mm Weight: 670g for tent including pegs and  guy-lines , 170g for footprint Packed size: 34x14cm Price: $82USD / £63 GBP / €70 EUR Delivered 1 Layer tent, lightweight but may not be suitable for sustained wet conditions Suitable for 3 season use Requires 1 trekking pole or similar 125cm pole for setup Seam sealed Comes with free footprint Reported space issues for taller people (5'8"/170cm+) External reviews and discussions: OutdoorMagic User Review BackpackingLight Discussion Redditor 'Cheaply' Review GearAtOutdoors Review YouTube 'thegearshed' Rev

3F Lanshan 1 UL Review

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3F Lanshan 1 on AliExpress Specifications: Size: 1 Person 210cm(L)75cm(W)120cm(H)  Material of  Flysheet:15D Nylon (Waterproof Index 5000mm ) Material of Inner tent: High density mesh Material Bottom of Tent: 20D Nylon (Waterproof Index 8000mm ) Weight: 845g all inclusive Price: $83 USD / £66 GBP €73 EUR Delivered Suitable for 3 season use True double layered tent Requires 1 trekking pole or a similar 120cm pole for support Pitches all in one or flysheet (outer) first, suitable for wet conditions Seam sealed Very generous vestibule space External Review and Discussion Links: Reddit 3F Lanshan 1 Discussion YouTube - Richard Cheng Review of 3F Lanshan 1 Tent YouTube - MelonBites Review of 3F Lanshan 1 YouTube - rheslip20 video review YouTube - rheslip20 video of rain test Buy now on AliExpress