Hiking lightweight is not a new concept. Since the advent of what we consider backcountry hiking, there have been those who have headed into the backcountry with little more to accompany them than a blanket and a little food. Indeed, anyone who has hiked for an extended period of time knows the value of lightening the weight one carries. A lighter backpack can not only help propel one up that hill, or help ones knees on the backside of that hill, but also can help one enjoy the overall venture even more.

The weight of a tent should be one of your high priorities. Sure, no one wants a tent that can’t stand up to a bad storm, Winter or Summer. However, who wants to carry a heavy tent up a mountain either. Today’s tents and their technology can offer some pretty sturdy lightweight tents.

Do some research and lighten your load.