Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven<\/a> ambassador who has bounced around the world in search of big adventures. \u201cBut carrying less gives you more energy, more freedom to move quickly and go further, and also more enjoyment, especially when you\u2019re out there for days.\u201d<\/p>\nLiguori should know. She just finished the 40-mile Huemul Circuit through Patagonia\u2019s backcountry. It\u2019s an adventurous off-trail route that requires glacier traversing and multiple zip-line crossings of rivers. And Liguori had everything she needed for the trip on her back.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery pound matters, and it all adds up,\u201d Liguori says, adding that she has a simple procedure for culling gear before a trip. She asks herself two questions:<\/p>\n
\u2753What purpose does this piece of gear have?<\/b> If it\u2019s not an essential purpose, or if the gear is not versatile enough to serve more than one purpose, Liguori gives it a serious look before packing it.<\/p>\n
\u2753How many times would I use this? <\/b>If it\u2019s going to get limited use, maybe you don\u2019t need it at all. \u201cStart simple, and trust your ability to adapt,\u201d Liguori says.<\/p>\nGear Pick<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Kajka X-L\u00e4tt 45L<\/a> trekking pack gives you the platform you need to pack wisely on a multiday trip, whether you\u2019re traversing the mountains of Patagonia or prepping for a week on the Appalachian Trail. It\u2019s compact, so it naturally encourages minimalist packing for a multiday trek. And while L\u00e4tt means \u201clight\u201d in Swedish, it still has Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven durability: The main compartment is built from armor-like Vinylon fabric around a birchwood frame. Plus, the inside pocket is detachable and can be used as a crossbody bag for short summit missions.<\/p>\n