Luther

Originally Posted by kevperro

Actually... I think you can go Ultralight without breaking the bank. The biggest weight reductions are from leaving stuff behind, not necessarily spending big dollars on cuben.

Let's see if we can put together a hypothetical UL on the budget gear list:

* Pack - REI Flash 45: $80 34 ounces
* Tent - REI QD1 $219 - 38 ounces
* Sleeping Pad - Therm-a-rest Prolite $62 - 11 ounces
* Sleeping Bag - North Face Furnace 35 $169- 34 ounces
* Stove

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