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Brian Edward Keenan

Apr 12, 2024

I created a page of my Lighterpack lists as a tool/reference for others. See here

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Layering isn't just for clothing

Sleep system questions are a perennial on r/Ultralight. People asking for advice for what sleep system they should get want a simple answer to a deceptively complicated question. To begin with, comfort is based on perception. It is not an absolute, and can only really be determined by each

Sep 17, 2025 7 min read

Refinements

As you follow the UL journey you'll eventually start questioning the small things. The meme joke is cutting/shortening your toothbrush. While I think that's stupid (just get a toothbrush that's shorter/lighter to begin with), the idea of thrifting your toiletries is a

Sep 10, 2025 2 min read

Caldera Keg Efficiency

Esbit stoves have long been known to be the most efficient in terms of weight. While they come with other drawbacks (smell, soot, slow, impacted heavily by wind, and often banned as a source of open flame) the stove weight can be as low as a couple grams. And fuel

Aug 13, 2025 4 min read

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