Comments on: The Top 5 Ultralight Backpacking Tips

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:29:09 +0000

In reply to Thomas Gattiker. Good point, Tom. The statistic I’ve seen referenced most often is that a person can absorb no more than about a liter of water an hour, but that can vary between individuals and depending on conditions, including whether you’re also eating food that helps your body absorb that water rather than just release it in waste.

By: Thomas Gattiker

Thomas Gattiker — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:08:25 +0000

These are great tips. It is important to note that there’s a limit to how much you can use your belly as a canteen. You body can only absorb so much. Unlike a canteen, your body won’t store the extra. Rather, you will simply pee it out. Yes, I did validate this the hard way once in Lost River Range

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:02:18 +0000

In reply to DJ. Thanks DJ.

By: DJ

DJ — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:23:17 +0000

Excellent tips – thank you!

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:47:49 +0000

In reply to Sam Taylor. Thanks, Sam.

By: Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:45:29 +0000

Great Article

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:36:09 +0000

In reply to Tyler. Agreed on all points, Tyler. Enough water is necessary. Too much water is like any other excess weight: It's just excess weight.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:31:29 +0000

Nice article. Not carrying too much water is key, and a mistake first-time backpackers—myself included—make. Know where your water sources are, camel up, and don’t be afraid to drink from nasty sources—that’s what a filter is for.

By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Tue, 22 May 2018 11:48:48 +0000

In reply to Backpack Hikers. Agreed, thanks for the comment.

By: Backpack Hikers

Backpack Hikers — Tue, 22 May 2018 07:14:04 +0000

It is not recommended for hikers to carry a heavy backpack as it will drain more energy while hiking or trekking. Great tip to plan food and water precisely as these things occupy most of the space in the backpack, thanks for sharing such great tips.

By: Hiking Grandma

Hiking Grandma — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 19:22:22 +0000

These articles are great! Thank you so much for this invaluable information. I do not backpack as much as I used to, not a spring chicken anymore but still do love the outdoors. Backpacking allows you to see the wonders of our world first hand.

By: Adventurous Aubrey

Adventurous Aubrey — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 01:29:28 +0000

Thank you for porting this article this will be a guide as backpacker and I would love to share
this article for those who are planning to backpack. 🙂