LUXURY

As I am not yet an ultralight hiker, being up to 5  kg base weight, I bring 3 luxury items.

I read Mike Clevelland's book "Ultralight Backpackin' Tips", chapters #53 and #60 caught my attention about this theme.

1 - A knife, a real knife plain edge Ka-Bar BK11 at 143 grams included sheath and cord handle (2 or 3 meters), I love to bring this knife and if you refer to the chapter 53 in "Ultralight Backpackin' Tips" I could of course take something lighter because it's obviously not an indispensable item. I store this item in my pocket not in the bag.

2 - A mug for the coffee. Concerning this piece of gear I intend to change for something lighter and smaller. This mug is a Nordisk aluminium mug about 300 ml and 90 grams.

3 - A book. I won't be going out without a book, not the Lord of the Rings special edition 800 pages but a small pocket book is a real pleasure in the evening before going to sleep.