5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage
Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.
Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.
Soti nan eskwadwon an
Konvèsasyon Kanfi ak kominote nou an, ki soti nan Manm Eskwadwon ak Anbasadè yo nan Brand Patnè ak ekip la Sawyer.
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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.
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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.
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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.
