The International Association of Sub 1 Pound (Gear List) Backpackers (I.A.S.1.(GL)P.B.)

The International Association of Sub 1 Pound (Gear List) Backpackers (I.A.S.1.(GL)P.B.)

Established June 4, 2008


Rules will be established and posted. Some background follows:

1. Summer Hiking - The average hiker during the warm months of the year can be expected to wear some or all of the following:
a. Hat of some type.
b. Sun Glasses.
c. Under shirt.
d. Outer Shirt.
e. Under Pants.
f. Outer Pants / Belt.
h. Gaiters.
i. Socks.
j. Shoes of some type.
k. Wrist Watch.

2. (First Rule) Others to follow.

2-a-1. Items of gear that might normally be carried in the pack, but with creative thought and design, could replace items normally worn, can be substituted and be counted as "Worn" and will not count toward the Sub 1 Pound weight goal.

2-a-2. Past Practice and Precedent has been establish on other gear lists for several years to support this ruling.

2-a-3. Wearing a "Great Kilt" like garment to take the place of a shirt and pants while hiking that can be used as two items such as a Hammock and a Poncho Tarp "Is Approved" as "Worn Weight".


Bill Fornshell
Founder and President
International Association of Sub 1 Pound (Gear List) Backpackers (I.A.S.1.(GL)P.B.)

Sub 1 Pounders

Membership information and requirements will be posted as I they are finalized.






















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