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What base weight do some hikers consider ultralight?

Less than 10 pounds.

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  1. Less than 10 pounds ✔
  2. Less than 50 pounds
  3. Less than 100 pounds

Why: While no technical standards exist, some hikers consider ultralight to mean base weight under 4.5 kg (10 lb).

Huh, didn't know that: While no technical standards exist, some hikers consider ultralight to mean base weight under 4.5 kg (10 lb).

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Answer: Less than 10 pounds. While no technical standards exist, some hikers consider ultralight to mean base weight under 4.5 kg (10 lb).

  1. Backpacking (hiking) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backpacking_%28hiking%29
    some hikers consider "ultralight" to mean an initial base weight of less than 4.5 kg (10 lb)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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