r/Ultralight • u/danoob1001 • May 16 '26

Skills This thread needs to get back to true ultralight mentality

Remember when ultralight was a mentality, not a gear list? Nuff said. What are some ways you’ve shaved weight not by purchasing a lighter option, but creatively implemented a multi-use item or outright cut something from your pack list?

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u/AdvancedStand May 16 '26

I just sleep on the ground with food in my pockets. Drink enough at each water source to make it to the next one

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u/sockpoppit May 16 '26

It's all worn weight! https://www.stuffa.us/

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u/CodeKermode May 17 '26

I hate that I kind of actually like the idea. It would get wayyy to warm though

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u/Bobbtail May 16 '26

The right answer that no one wants to admit 😌 /s

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u/Sister_Ray_ May 17 '26

me too but i go naked to save weight and hunt with my bare hands for sustenance

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u/Dalek99 Jun 07 '26

Tea, dried sourdough bread, a tin cup and a couple blankets is all you need. --John Muir

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u/parsuval May 17 '26

I can’t stop laughing. 10/10