6. adaptability RuleS – find itemS that can accompliSh moRe with leSS One key to enjoying the backcountry is adaptability. An effective layering system minimizes total clothing weight by ensuring that underlying garments support outerwear in performing their roles of regulating temperature and moisture. As you layer up each piece should complement the next – you should not have to remove one piece of gear for another one to take its place.
Hunts involving two or more people allow for adaptability through additional economies of scale that should not be overlooked. Ensure you’re not doubling up on gear unnecessarily by carrying only one stove, and considering a single three-person tent instead of each person carrying their own one or two-person tent.
7. keep at it It turns out that shaving weight is a lot like climbing a mountain range (funny isn’t that why we’re shaving weight in the first place?) there is always one more ridge to explore and even when you think you’ve seen it all something new presents itself. Ultimately the goal is to have everything you need and nothing you don’t so keep a list of what gets used and what doesn’t and review it after each hunt. The good news for me is that writing this article just forced me to get even more critical about what I’m carrying. Looks like my next hunt is going to be lighter than the last one!
Editors Note: We had to shorten Glenn’s article to squeeze it into the Show Guide but we’ve published the article in its entirety online at
suncruisermedia.com/lightenup/, complete with his how-to tips and top choices for gear.
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