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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are talking all things ultralight backpacking. We're joined by our pal and thru-hiker extraordinaire, Carl Stanfield aka "Professor", as the three of us share some of our top tips for reducing pack weight. The advice in this episode covers the full spectrum, from broad-based philosophical ways to approach what should and should not be in your pack, to more granular tips for simple and cost-effective ways of going UL. Whether you're hoping to thru-hike a triple crown trail or lighten the load a bit for your weekend outing, this one has insightful and practical pointers for you.

We wrap the show with a quick overview of a new ultralight material being used for tarps and tents- and the relative pros and cons, but more importantly, we do the triple crown of the top benefits of an alien invasion which devolves into the most insane debate in Backpacker Radio history. Chaunce goes pure red face.\xa0\xa0

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Panel with Carl Stanfield\xa0

• Carl\u2019s Instagram\xa0

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:58 - Reminders: Join us in Iceland for Summer of 2024! Support us on Patreon! Lastly, if you have a good poop story, submit it here!\xa0

00:09:34 - Welcoming Carl \u201cProfessor\u201d Stanfield\xa0

00:09:49 - What have you been up to lately?\xa0

00:13:23 - What do you do with your short break?\xa0

00:14:39 - How many days did you get off?\xa0

00:17:24 - What was your day-to-day?\xa0

00:20:24 - Tell us about your new girlfriend!

00:22:21 - Can you give us a brief overview of your hiking resume?\xa0

00:23:30 - Panel introduction: Ultralight Backpacking\xa0

00:26:30 - Chaunce\u2019s #1: Get used to doing less\xa0

00:31:03 - Professor\u2019s #1: Be adaptable

00:34:41 - What does everyone do when you don\u2019t have a utensil?\xa0

00:38:11 - Badger\u2019s #1: Don\u2019t carry too much water\xa0

00:49:59 - Chaunce\u2019s #2: Compare weights when shopping for gear\xa0

00:53:38 - Professor\u2019s #2: Of the big 4, invest in a lightweight tent\xa0

01:09:30 - Shelter satisfaction results from The Trek\u2019s hiker survey\xa0

01:12:24 - Badger\u2019s #2: Remove redundancy\xa0

01:36:00 - Chaunce\u2019s #3: You don\u2019t need to bring your hobbies with you\xa0

01:48:17 - Professor\u2019s #3: Dial in your food consumption\xa0

02:07:11 - Professor\u2019s Hot Take: Make up for calories in town\xa0

02:10:47 - Chaunce\u2019s Final Thoughts: Eat your dinner to get your dessert\xa0

02:17:00 - Zach\u2019s #3: Use Smart Water bottles instead of Nalgenes

02:24:00 - Panel wrap-up

Segments\xa0

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Triple crown of alien invasion benefits\xa0

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