When you create a post asking the community how you can lighten your pack please include the following information to help responders understand your trip -- you will receive more useful responses!
1: Get a kitchen or postal scale. Yes, you need to do this.
2: Weigh your gear and put it into Lighterpack. Do NOT use manufacturer advertised weights, they're almost always wrong. If you do this go back to step 1!
3: Copy/paste/fill out the following template:
Where are you going and when: (Insert response here)
What temp range and weather do you expect: (Insert response here)
Goal Baseweight (BPW): (Insert response here)
Budget: (Insert response here)
Non-negotiable Items: (Insert response here)
Solo or with another person?: (Insert response here)
Additional Information: (Insert response here)
Lighterpack Link: (Insert link here)
