Each of us is different, and there is nothing wrong with bringing extra luxury items on backpacking trips. You just need to be cognizant that you’re doing it. That’s why I advocate weighing everything you put in your backpack so you can ask yourself if it’s really worth carrying.
The best place to start lightening the weight of your big three is with your sleeping bag. In addition to getting one that is lighter, it’s also possible to get one that compresses smaller, translating into the need for a smaller, lighter backpack with less volume.
While it’s clear that a 100 pound backpack is too heavy, how much should your pack weigh? There’s no clear cut answer to that question and it really depends on the conditions you expect to encounter and what you need to be safe and comfortable.
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