Accessories

Trekking poles, stuff sacks, repair kits, and all the little things that round out your kit. Accessories are where gram-counting gets real — individually small, collectively significant. We have verified weights on every accessory so you can trim the extras without cutting essentials.

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Weight

Accessories are where "just one more ounce" adds up to pounds. Audit your accessories ruthlessly. If you did not use it on the last three trips, leave it home.

Multipurpose Gear

The best accessory does double duty. Trekking poles support your shelter. A bandana is a pot holder, towel, and sun protection. Dental floss doubles as emergency thread. Think multipurpose.

Trekking Poles

Carbon fiber poles save weight but can snap. Aluminum poles are tougher and cheaper. Folding poles pack smaller. If you use a trekking pole shelter, your poles are doing double duty — and that is the sweet spot.

Organization

Stuff sacks, packing cubes, and dry bags keep gear organized and protected. But each one adds weight. Use the lightest option that works — sometimes a grocery bag is the right call.

For most hikers, yes. Poles reduce knee impact by 25-30%, improve stability on uneven terrain, and help with river crossings. If you use a trekking pole shelter, they also replace tent pole weight.

Carbon fiber saves 2-4 oz per pair and absorbs vibration better. Aluminum is tougher, cheaper, and can be bent back into shape if damaged. For general backpacking, carbon fiber is the better weight investment.

A small roll of Tenacious Tape, a needle and thread, a few safety pins, and some Seam Grip covers most repair scenarios. Add a pole splint if you use trekking poles. Total weight: about 1 oz.