Why taking a large knife into the backcountry might be outdated thinking. What I like about an ultralight approach isn’t necessarily trying to take the least and lightest. It’s analysing what purpose a piece of gear serves. When I started my ultralighting a decade ago, my obsession was with the big items: tent, sleeping bag […]
About the author
Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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My gear through the decades