ultralightbackpacking

noun
UK /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt ˈbækpækɪŋ/
US /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt ˈbækˌpækɪŋ/

A way of camping where you carry only very light things so your backpack feels easy to carry.

My dad loves ultralightbackpacking because his pack weighs less than a big bottle of water.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A style of hiking focused on covering long distances quickly with very little gear.

Ultralightbackpacking helped them finish the trail in half the usual time.

3. The hobby of cutting pack weight down to the smallest possible amount.

He spends weekends tweaking his kit for ultralightbackpacking.

4. A movement in outdoor travel that favors simple, minimal equipment.

Ultralightbackpacking has changed how many people plan their trips.