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Podcast: Light in the Wild with Monte Dolack

By Ron Craighead | on July 23 | in People » Podcasts
Ron Craighead interviews Montana artist Monte Dolack on growing up in the Big Sky State and on the Backpacking Light-commissioned fine art print, "Light in the Wild."

M Track Notes Part 2: GR5 in France

By Roger Caffin | on July 23 | in Places » Notes from the Field
Part two of Roger Caffin's GR5 trek in France.

Rab Bergen Pant SPOTLITE Review

By Will Rietveld | on July 23 | in Gear » SpotLite Reviews
Great fitting, lightweight, exceptionally versatile eVENT pant.

Sale Price Sports Ointment (2 oz Tube)

on July 21 | in Accessories » First Aid and Emergency Supplies
Helps prevent and temporarily protect feet and other body parts from chafing and friction-caused blisters.

M Montbell Thunderhead Jacket SPOTLITE REVIEW Review

By Will Rietveld | on July 15 | in Gear » SpotLite Reviews
One of the lightest Gore-Tex Pro Shell jackets available, with weight and performance (with supplemental ventilation) comparable to a lightweight eVENT jacket.

Necessity vs. Importance: Considering Ultralight Essentials

By Ryan Jordan | on July 15 | in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight Publisher, Ryan Jordan.

To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?

By Mark Henley | on July 15 | in Trends » Commentary
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Mark Henley.

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To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?

By Allison Miller | on July 15 | in Trends » Commentary
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Allison Miller.

To Pack or Not to Pack? What constitutes an 'essential' item in a lightweight hiker's overnight pack?

By Jim Bailey | on July 15 | in Trends » Commentary
Essentials commentary from BackpackingLight reader, Jim Bailey.

M Ditch Your Stakes: A Guide To Alternative Shelter Anchors

By Mike Clelland! | on July 08 | in Techniques » Techniques & Best Practices
Mike Clelland! has gone stakeless!

New Balance MT1110GT Joggers SpotLite Review

By Roger Caffin | on July 08 | in Gear » SpotLite Reviews
Totally synthetic, good soles and a XCR membrane for wet weather use, plus a range of widths, including really wide.

Lightweight Backpacking & Camping: A Field Guide to Wilderness Equipment, Technique, and Style (DIGITAL EDITION)

on July 01 | in Publications » Books
An in-depth field manual of lightweight backpacking techniques and equipment...

M Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or not? Supplement 2: Primus Express and EtaExpress

By Roger Caffin | on July 01 | in Technology » Test Reports
Measurements of carbon monoxide levels produced by the Primus Express stove and EtaExpress cooking system.

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