Onestep's Ultralight Backpacking
Welcome
to Onestep's Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking!
My name is Kurt "Onestep" Cedergren and I enjoy Ultralight Backpacking
on the Appalachian Trail with a "10 pound pack".
Check out my Gear Page to see what items make up my 8.8 lb, 3 season ultralight pack! Or follow the White Blaze of my section hiking adventures as I worked towards completing the Appalachian Trail. You can also find out what I did to get into hiking shape and what I do to maintain that Fitness. In addition, I've included a Forum where you can ask questions and get answers about Ultralight Backpacking. Check out my Links page. It's sort of a Blue Blaze trail that leads you to some of my favorite Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking sites. And finally, don't forget to see the latest Outdoor Gear & Books at the Store or spend some time on my Blog!!
Is Ultralight Backpacking or hiking for you?... "maybe". Only you can make that decision.
Each one of us should HIKE OUR OWN HIKE... here's
mine!!
What's NEW at Onestep's Ultralight Backpacking?
- Sleeping Pads & Stuff Sacks
in the Gear Store! [05-19-09] Check out our expanded selection
of lightweight backpacking and hiking gear!
- Homemade Gravity Water Filter
[05-16-09] Check out my new page on Hydration!
- Also see Water
Filters & Treatment
- and Water Bottles & Bags.
- Also see Water
Filters & Treatment
- Vermont Long Trail Guide is now
Online!
[05-14-09] Read my blog entry for more info...
- Ultralight Tarp
Basics
[05-13-09] Added a blog post about the number one rule for using an Ultralight Tarp... check it out!
- Bold Coast Trail
[05-11-09] I just got back from an overnight backpacking trip on Maine's Bold Coast Trail. You can read about it in my Blog entry.
- Lightweight Footwear.
[05-06-09] I added a page about my transition from heavyweight leather hiking boots to backpacking in sneakers! The old adage "a pound on the foot equals five pounds on the back" is true!
- Blog, Blog, Blog!
[05-04-09] Well I took the plunge, head first, here I go... check out my new Blog!! You'll find a link to it on the menu bar at the top of the page, there it is, right after Book Store. I hope you enjoy it. I'm not sure what direction it will end up taking us but I do know it will be a lot of fun! Check it out, post a comment... take a hike!
- I added a Shout Box! It's an easy to use messaging system that allows you to interact with others or post messages instantly. You can use it to "shout-out" comments, leave messages, or chat with me and/or other backpackers who are on the site. It's located to the left, try it out, I think you'll like it! Just click on "Shout Something!"
- We have several new "sponsors" on board.
I know, no one likes "advertisements" but hey, Web hosting and such isn't free, I hope you'll understand. I know it's a big change but let's see how it goes. Besides, they are all good companies who sell some fine Ultralight Backpacking Gear!
I also want you to know that all product reviews will be based on first hand experience, and not influenced by "making a buck'.
Here are the most recent posts to my Blog:
[05-25-2009] Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking - The big three
[05-22-2009] Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking - Planning
[05-20-2009] Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking - Comfort, safety, and cost
[05-18-2009] Ultralight Backpacking and Hiking - Why?
[05-14-2009] Vermont Long Trail end to end guide now online.
[05-13-2009] Ultralight tarp basics - location, location, location!
[05-11-2009] Maine's Bold Coast Trail,
[05-06-2009] Fitness for a weekend warrior.
[05-04-2009] New Balance MT811AT review.
