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Is ultralight more expensive? (lemmy.world)
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Is ultralight actually more expensive than other types of backpacking?

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[–] Smytty@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

The gear is absolutely more expensive, from the pack to tent/hammock to stove to everything else.

It's a never ending game of compromise and expense.