A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count: Tips and Tricks for Every Hike

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Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; 1. Two Rules to Understand; 2. Understanding Who a Gram Weenie Is; 3. The Big Three; 4. What Type of Backpacker Are You?; 5. Luxury Items; 6. Food Bag and Other Kits; 7. Water Treatment; 8. Clothes; 9. Test from Home; 10. Organization; 11. Dual-Purpose Items; 12. DIY Items; 13. Share the Load; 14. Three-Pile Process; 15. Strength Training; Closing; About Steve;A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count was written by an avid outdoorsman, for those interested in knowing how a Gram Weenie thinks. If you are interested in lightening your pack a few ounces at a time, this book covers that very subject. Steven Lowe discusses how he used to pack for a trip and how he learned from the so-called ""experts." After following their advice, he ended up with a very heavy pack and soon realized that there had to be a lighter way to backpack. A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count offers tips that may allow you to approach your pack from a differen.