Skipped the $200 ultralight tent and took my old 5 pound one up Mount Marcy instead

Pat Sanchez · 2026-10-09T16:05:04.784014+00:00

Everyone on YouTube said you need sub 2 pound gear, but my cheap heavy tent handled the rain and wind on a 3 day trip way better than my buddy's fancy one that leaked. Anyone else think the ultralight hype is a bit much for weekend trips?

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