On a five-day trip in Mount Aspiring National Park, Hunter and Marlee Stewart’s packs weighed 7.5kg and 9.5kg respectively. Photo: Liam Stewart

Lightening the load, one step at a time

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For many trampers, ultralight gear is redefining what’s possible in the outdoors. We asked five ultralighters about the impact it has had on their adventuring.

The family Going as light as possible means this family can do longer trips into tougher terrain. By Victoria Bruce For father Liam Stewart, going ultralight means his family can tackle more adventurous off-track trips without heavy gear holding them back.Setting up his kids with light, high-performing gear means Stewart can romp around the hills […]
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