Why are we still lugging around hefty gear like it's the 1990s? In 2025, WIRED tells us we can enjoy the great outdoors with less than 10 pounds of equipment! That's right—ultralight backpacking is the future, but it seems some folks are still stuck in the past, clinging to uncomfortable and cumbersome packs like they're life rafts. Let’s be real: who wants to hike 10 miles only to arrive at camp exhausted, sore, and carrying enough weight to qualify for a gym membership? I once packed like I was preparing for an expedition to Mars—never again! It’s time to shed the dead weight and embrace lightweight comfort. If you’re not on board with ultralight backpacking yet, what’s holding you back? Let’s lighten the load and make hiking enjoyable again! https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-ultralight-backpacking/ #UltralightBackpacking #HikingAdventures #OutdoorLife #TravelSmart #LightenUp