Andrew Skurka on "Stupid Light" Ultralight Backpacking

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB Ultralight has been THE buzzy backpacking word for almost 20 years now. How can I get my base weight down? Why is my pack so heavy? What is the best ultralight gear? Unfortunately, when every ounce counts... sometimes, you can go too far, and go from "ultralight" to "stupid light". Today, Andrew Skurka dives into all of the dumb ultralight backpacking mistakes he's made over his long career, and the dumb mistakes YOU can avoid as you navigate your ultralight backpacking journey. Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/andrewskurka/ Trek Bandana Giveaway! Leave a comment on this video for a chance to win a Trek bandana. One winner will be selected 7 days after publication. See Official Rules below. (One comment will be chosen for a Trek bandana. Contest closes 7 days (168 hours) after video release. Winner will be notified via a "reply" to their comment OR by email, and must reply within 72 hours. If the winner does not respond within that timeframe, The Trek reserves the right to select an alternate winner. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Winner must be based in the continental US. Winner must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry to be eligible. The prize is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or substituted except at The Trek's discretion. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with YouTube.) Read the article on The Trek 👉 If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theTrek.co/ Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/apply-to-be-a-blogger-vlogger-the-trek/ Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resources/appalachian-trail-faq/ PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hike-gear-list/ ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail