EVENT: Lightweight Hiking and Backpacking Talk (Newburyport, MA)
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Looking to hike further without excess pack weight holding you back? Join me for a talk and gear demo about how to let go of the extra gear/weight in your backpack for lighter, longer, more enjoyable hikes this summer. Topics covered will include:
• How to begin the process of lightening your pack
• Benefits and tradeoffs of carrying less
• Tools and resources to get you started
• Dozens of tips and tricks to bring less, hike further, stay prepared, and spend less money!
I will be bringing lightweight backpacks, shelters, and other gear to see and touch.
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Learn how to make your own gear!
Learn about the pros and cons of various shelters
and much more!

Section Hiker
When you decant Aquamira into smaller bottles you just need to make sure that the drop size is the same as on the regular AQ bottles otherwise you're probably under-dosing your water with purifier, which can have major consequences.
Allison Nadler
Good call Philip!