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An Ultralight Expert Shares What’s Worth Your Money Now—and What You Should Skip

After five years on the beat, Backpacker's ultralight columnist Nathan Pipenberg is moving on.

An Ultralight Expert Shares What’s Worth Your Money Now—and What You Should Skip

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After five years on the beat, Backpacker's ultralight columnist Nathan Pipenberg is moving on.

For his last column, he weighs in on what gear is worth your money today.

After five years on the beat, Backpacker's ultralight columnist Nathan Pipenberg is moving on. For his last column, he weighs in on what gear is worth your money today.

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After five years on the beat, Backpacker's ultralight columnist Nathan Pipenberg is moving on. For his last column, he weighs in on what gear is worth your money today.

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For his last column, he weighs in on what gear is worth your money today.

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