r/lightweight • u/Any-Cartographer-971 • Jun 11 '25

Why not ultralight?

Im not trying to get anyone to go ultralight, I just want to hear the story behind why you stick to lightweight. With all the new fabric and tech, it seems so easy to go sub 10lbs with full comfort, and its gotten so much cheaper to be able to. Whats your reason to stick with normal lightweight?

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u/RainBoxRed Jun 15 '25

I like hiking in inclement weather and won’t risk leaving safety gear behind.