The Ultralight Backpacker 
Subtitle: The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Published: June 26, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 139
ISBN-13: 9780071368285
Subjects: Walking, hiking, trekking; Sports; Sports & Recreation; Camping; Hiking; Walking; Sports & Recreation / Camping; Ultralight,Backpacker,Trail,Sleeping Bags,Shelter,Comfort,Simplicity,Guide,Long-Distance Trail,Mind,Ultralight State; Backpacking
First sentence: the weight of a serious ultralight backpacker' fully loaded pack. I took this pack and experimented with cutting and trimming many of the external frills that served no purpose except to make me look cool as I hiked down the trail, straps bouncing around me.