But many lightweight backpackers bring one in addition to their main sleeping pad, even though they don’t pack extra clothes, food, or almost anything else. Nathan Pipenberg explains why.
A padded hip belt and shoulder straps can go a long way to reducing discomfort on a long hike with a heavy pack. Even in summer with a lightweight pack, check that the strapping fabric isn’t too rough ...
Battery packs that use MagSafe technology to magnetically attach to your phone offer a more compact solution than traditional portable power banks, so you can ditch the charging wires altogether.