Wilderness

IT ALL ADDS UP

I’VE OFTEN scoffed at those who measure out their calories and cut their toiletries in half, but nobody can deny that pack weight is accumulative. If you’re looking to tramp lighter, upgrading gear is the easiest way to lose weight fast, but there is still plenty to gain by consulting the kitchen scales.

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