Tired of heavy packs? Follow this gear swap backpacking guide to drop pack weight without dropping comfort.

1. Shelter Swap

Trade tent poles for trekking-pole pitch. AdventureBackpack reviews two tarps that survive gale-force winds.

2. Cook System Trim

Choose between alcohol stove, solid fuel, or no-cook. Side-by-side boil tests show savings in grams and minutes.

3. Clothing Layer Audit

Weigh each item, then run the "two-layer rule" to see what stays home. Our field spreadsheet auto-totals your new base weight.

4. Sleep System Upgrade

Combine quilt + pad to shave 400 g yet sleep warmer. Exclusive discount link (inside) courtesy of AdventureBackpack partners.

Apply the swaps—then brag about your 6 kg pack on the next climb.