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Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

From headlamp straps to trekking pole holsters, these hacks are cheap and (nearly) weightless.

Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

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September 4, 2025
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Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

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From headlamp straps to trekking pole holsters, these hacks are cheap and (nearly) weightless.

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5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.

Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.

Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.

Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.

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Backpacker: 5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

5 Ultralight Gear Hacks Using Nothing More Than Cordage

Most dedicated ultralighters know the standard hacks: Bring a foam sit pad. Switch to Smartwater bottles. Cut your toothbrush in half. But for saving weight, there are few techniques so versatile and cheap as grabbing a few lengths of cord and a trusty guide to knots. Some hacks are best with static cord, while others require the elasticity of shock cord. Cut a couple yards of each to solve some of backpacking gear’s most annoying imperfections.

Continue reading to learn more about ultralight gear hacks, written by Nathan Pipenberg.

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