I still remember the first time I attempted a four-day trek through the Jotunheimen National Park … Ultralight Packing List for 4-7 Day Trips Under 5 kg Base WeightRead more
Author: Håkon
Ultralight gear enthusiast. Based in Norway. Likes long hiking trips, packraft, fishing and cinnamon buns.
Ultralight vs. Lightweight: Realistic Gear Transitions for Hikers Starting from 10-12 kg Base Weight
I remember standing at the trailhead of the Besseggen ridge in Norway a few years ago, … Ultralight vs. Lightweight: Realistic Gear Transitions for Hikers Starting from 10-12 kg Base WeightRead more
Best Ultralight Rain Jackets and Waterproof Gear for 2026: Breathable, Packable, and Durable Options
Standing on the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau in late September, I watched a wall of … Best Ultralight Rain Jackets and Waterproof Gear for 2026: Breathable, Packable, and Durable OptionsRead more
The Ultralight Backpacker’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for 4+ Night Expeditions
Embarking on a multi-day wilderness journey requires a delicate dance between two competing philosophies: the desire … The Ultralight Backpacker’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for 4+ Night ExpeditionsRead more
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Lightweight Hiking Shoes: Performance Meets Comfort
For decades, the image of a seasoned hiker was incomplete without a pair of heavy, stiff … The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Lightweight Hiking Shoes: Performance Meets ComfortRead more
Mastering the Microclimate: The Ultralight Guide to Cold Weather Layering
When the mercury drops and the trail turns icy, the ultralight backpacker faces a unique challenge: … Mastering the Microclimate: The Ultralight Guide to Cold Weather LayeringRead more
The Architecture of Freedom: A Philosophy of Outdoor Living
There is a specific kind of silence that only exists far from the hum of electricity … The Architecture of Freedom: A Philosophy of Outdoor LivingRead more
The Ethereal Ascent: A Masterclass in Ultralight Mountain Exploration
There is a specific, hauntingly beautiful silence that only exists above the tree line. It is … The Ethereal Ascent: A Masterclass in Ultralight Mountain ExplorationRead more
Frost and Freedom: Mastering Ultralight Hiking in Cold Temperatures
Imagine the world draped in a silent, crystalline blanket of white, where the only sound is … Frost and Freedom: Mastering Ultralight Hiking in Cold TemperaturesRead more
Past Mistakes: How the Wrong Gear Shaped My (now) Ultralight Trips
Growing Up with the Old Hiking Culture I grew up in Norway, a country where people … Past Mistakes: How the Wrong Gear Shaped My (now) Ultralight TripsRead more