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    Give me links to ultralight hammock + backpacking blogs/websites

    I'm not an ultralight backpacker but I like to know what those guys and gals are up to. They always come up with stuff that I hadn't thought about. I would be most please if anyone has links to their favorite ultralighter (or simply light-weight hammock) + backpacking blogs. Would especially love it if those websites/bloggers are Hammock Forum members.

    Yes, I know that stuff always gets posted here on Hammock Forums but ultralight blogs keep it in one place and is usually easier to see if I'm looking at their most updated gear lists and posts. And yes I know there's not one definition of what constitutes ultralight or lightweight. I'm not going to be picky. Post the link. Everyone can judge for themselves it the information works for them.

    So if you have a favorite or have your own website, post a link here. It doesn't have to be camping with a bandana suspended by dental floss. Just websites that try to keep things lighter and lighter over the years.

    Thanks all.
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    Not all blogs, but lots of useful info:

    Backpacking Light

    Backpacking.net


    Ultralight Hikers Forum at Whiteblaze

    Erik's Backpacking Blog
    Last edited by Spaceman; 08-27-2014 at 17:05.

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    Not a blog, but I'd suggest going to youtube and searching on Mike Clelland. He has a series of videos up that are worth seeing. I think there are five in the series covering different topics including clothing, food, water, and details of what he packs. I like his attitude though I reserve judgment on some of his specifics.

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    Search Chad Poindexter on youtube. He's pretty thorough on his gear evolution. Spends a lot of time in packing and organization.

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    not a Blog but a Vlog....check out Shugs youtube channel.
    His videos are crucial.
    He doesn't profess as UL but he's a heck of a lot lighter than most and he's a hammock aficionado.
    Last edited by ADKrella; 08-27-2014 at 22:49.

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    Thanks all! I hadn't thought about YouTube. Great!
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    An oldy but a goody. Sgt Rock's super ultralight challenge report:http://hikinghq.net/sul.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidneyhornblower View Post
    Not a blog, but I'd suggest going to youtube and searching on Mike Clelland. He has a series of videos up that are worth seeing. I think there are five in the series covering different topics including clothing, food, water, and details of what he packs. I like his attitude though I reserve judgment on some of his specifics.
    Good call.
    He has a few books, too, if you're inclined to read. Kindle versions are usually good buys.

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    These guys do mostly DIY, but they have some innovative ideas & gear lists.

    http://www.lytw8.com/

    http://kringlelight.wordpress.com/

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    Here is a video from a friend of mine after we got back from our last hike together. He was below 9 pounds on this trip. Enjoy and good luck!

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