ultra light

i try to buy light stuff and carry minimal hiking gear, but i can't get the weight of my stuff below 30-35 pounds.

after a quick inventory, i realized the tent, sleeping bag, and pack alone weigh 9 pounds.  the 2-3 pounds here and there adds up!  that's when the advice in this series of videos started to make sense.  next year, i think i'll sell one of my big three items and try an ultra-light version.  and maybe i will cut off my toothbrush handle, switch to tablets for water treatment, and leave the books at home.