How I Cut My Backpack From 25lbs to 11lbs | LighterPack/PackWizard

The first time I ever hit the trail, my base weight was about 25 pounds. With food and water, I was carrying more than 30 pounds—and honestly, I was miserable. Eventually, I discovered LighterPack and Pack Wizard, two simple tools that helped me actually see what I was carrying, where the weight was coming from, and where I could start cutting it. In this video, I’ll show you the four things I focus on when I’m trying to lighten my pack: See what you’re actually carrying Find the relevant and redundant gear Identify the heavy hitters Set a realistic weight target And you don’t have to replace everything you own to start losing weight. Sometimes the easiest ounces to save are the things you simply don’t need. Other times, it’s about identifying the biggest pieces of your kit and deciding where a lighter replacement actually makes sense. That’s how I eventually went from roughly 25 pounds to about 11 pounds of base weight. If you’re trying to build a lighter pack, reduce your base weight, or just figure out where all that weight is coming from, this is a great place to start. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links where I'll make a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Hilltop Packs www.hilltoppacks.com/thebackpackingproject 10% Discount Code: BPP10 If you like the content and want to help build this channel please feel free to buy me a coffee and it will go towards channel expenses and gear for reviews. https://buymeacoffee.com/thebackpacki... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim's LighterPack - https://lighterpack.com/r/h0xu4g Connect on Social Media! Instagram: www/instagram.com/thebackpackingproject ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #backpackingessentials #backpackinggear #backpackingtips #BackpackingArizona #hike #hikearizona #hikingadventures #HilltopPacks