Short, to the point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well-fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack. From the Back Cover: Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience-all the more so when that pack on your back isn&&';;t weighing you down. That&&';;s where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrator Mike Clelland offers advanced techniques on how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety yet staying well-fed and comfortable. Written in the tradition of the successful Allen & Mike&&';;s Really Cool Telemark Tips, with 153 trail-tested tips full of solid advice, as well as more than 100 humorous and helpful illustrations, Ultralight Backpackin&'; Tips is the ultimate guide for backpackers serious about traveling ultralight. Just a few of the top ten tips expounded upon in the book: * Use a scale.* Comfortable and safe are vital!* Make your own stuff, and making it out of trash is always the best!* It&&';;s okay to be nerdy.* Try something new each and every time you go camping.* Know the difference between wants and needs.