Maybe this is your first trip and you are trying to lighten your backpacking backpack load. Maybe you have seen all the ultralight or lightweight gear videos and aren't sure what to buy. Maybe you are about to buy some gear and aren't sure the ultralight gear is going to be comfortable. Or maybe you are not sure you are able to hike with such a heavy pack. In this video I discuss ways to make sure you are bringing the right amount of weight for your trip.