Want a lighter pack? Carry a bivvy bag

August 2022

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he search for ever lighter gear and packs to carry it in can be ridiculous. Cutting your toothbrush in half? Spending thousands on lightweight gear to fit into that new lightweight pack that’s incapable of carrying more than 10kg?  Sometimes, the key to a lighter pack is to get smarter. The heaviest thing most of […]
Alistair Hall

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