DisclaimerBackpacking involves risks! Prior backpacking experience is an essential prerequisite for Ultralight backpacking. Going ultralight requires knowledge of backpacking gear and techniques, so you can effectively choose the appropriate gear for each situation. It requires knowledge of the conditions that you are likely to encounter, so you can effectively prepare for them, and know what to do when the unexpected happens. In other words, you can find yourself in a life-threatening situation if you don't know what you're doing! Beginners can adopt the ultralight approach if they do their homework thoroughly and go on numerous short trips initially, with friends who are more experienced. We strongly recommend that you gain experience with your gear under a variety of conditions, and make the necessary adjustments, before you take on bigger challenges. Copyright Information All content and photographs are copyrighted 2003-2005 by Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl. Our purpose is to share information, support informed decisions, and promote outdoor ethics. Information provided on this website is intended for personal use. If you use information from this website in your own documents, please acknowledge the source. No part of the information on this site may be used for non-profit or commercial use without obtaining the permission of the authors. To obtain permission, please contact us. |