Solo backpacking in Superstition Mountain area

[cycle87]

Hi there. I started backpacking this year, I have completed a couple of backpacking trips with some folks from Meet-up, The thing is I don't have any backpacking buddy to go with this time this month(the week of Christmas) , so I am debating myself if I could go out alone for a few days in the area(maybe 2~3 nights out there with > 20~30 miles total). Is this doable? any risk that I have to be aware of? Your advice is highly appreciated. thank you.

Kenny

[AZDigger]

Very reassuring, thank you.

[te_wa]

Bring a book or books

it's called a Kindle, old man! ahahahahhaha

I would characterize ultralight in the total range of 20-25 lbs, and superultralight at a total weight under 20 lbs.

according to the veteran concensus.. ray jardine, backpacking light, etc.. the ultralight pack of just GEAR (not consumables) and will be sub 10 lbs. the SUL gear is sub 5 lbs.

it's been that heavily debated that i would personally consider UL to be sub 15. "skin out" is your pack, all your belongings, and your pockets. ie, wristwatch, hat, etc.. but that's a corny argument.

in short: anything over 20 lbs of gear to me... is heavy. there are dozens of UL companies who make UL equipment. a 15 lb pack (gear only) is totally doable.