Going lightweight saves a ton of energy, but how best to do that?

Andrew Skurka was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and created monster routes, such as the Great Western Loop and Alaska-Yukon Expedition. He now runs a guiding business (when not racing Marathons), with 29 trips this year alone.

Alan Dixon is an engineer and adventurer who helped co-found Backpacking Light, and will be a guide on three Andrew Skurka Adventures this year.

These two know the drill! Interestingly, they both say how you use the gear is more important than the gear itself.

Andrew and Alan also gave advice for the PCT, and the listed the gear that has changed the sport in the last 5 years including:

Andrew and Alan listed the gear that has changed the sport in the last 5 years, including:

1. Garmin Mini: https://amzn.to/2Tzwe8o

2. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite Ultralight Mattress: https://amzn.to/2U0yMva