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Is ultralight more expensive? (self.ultralight)

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Is ultralight actually more expensive than other types of backpacking?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I’d say gear is more expensive, often much more expensive. But UL often means less gear, so I guess that should be considered too. What I means is that you don’t need to buy a whole Triangia kitchen - just a burner, you don’t need a whole wardrobe of clothes - just the bare essential, etc.