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Why I stopped obsessing over ultralight gear after a trip in the Smokies
I was carrying a 7-pound pack and miserable because I didn't bring enough water, so I finally realized weight savings don't matter if you're dehydrated and had to hike 4 miles to a stream.
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the_matthew8d agoMost Upvoted
Yeah sounds like someone forgot basic trip planning exists. "My ultralight pack was miserable" - bro, that's a YOU problem, not a gear problem.
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grace_bailey9d ago
A 7 pound pack sounds like you were already pushing it with just water weight though. One bad day of being thirsty doesn't mean everyone needs to carry a gallon of water for every trip. Maybe just plan your route better next time instead of blaming the whole gear philosophy.
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