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Marcus Lin By Marcus Lin · · We earn commissions when you shop through links on this page — at no extra cost to you

Marcus is an ultralight backpacking obsessive whose base weight is 9. 2 pounds and who has an opinion about every gram in your pack whether you asked for it or not.

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