Vendors: Links
Rev 2009-06-09
While there are vendors that gather quality lightweight backpacking together, the large stores seem to pay only lip service to the concept. Some lightweight gear vendors are survival oriented; some are through hiker oriented. General outdoor retailers such as REI employ salespersons who are rarely experienced with lightweight gear, or desert backpacking; their store stocks little lightweight gear. Below are some of the more useful lightweight vendors and retailers:
backpackinglight.com
ultimatesurvival.com
adventuremedicalkits.com
9voltlight.com
findmespot.com
cascadedesigns.com
rxsorbo.com
montbell.us
golite.com
tarptent.com
blackdiamondequipment.com
rei.com
montane.co.uk
pertex.com
inov-8.com
gossamergear.com
mountainlaureldesigns.com
This site discusses principles, suggests methods and tactics, and reviews gear, but does not sell anything. Backpack Light Weight Gear and Techniques. Lightweight tents shelters Tarptent.com Cookless no-cook no stove stoveless meal recipies Sleeping Bags Montbell.us Mont-bell Desert Survivors Desert-Survivors.org Sierra Club sierraclub.org
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Does this smaller pack make my ass look fat as I sprint up the trail ahead of you?"
Lonesome Miner Trail
Inyo Mountains East Central CA USA
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