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The Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto

State of the Market Reports (*) January 1, 2006

A Comprehensive Primer and Market Analysis of Top Bags, Quilts, and Wearable Systems

Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters

Gear Reviews September 29, 2003 Overview The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the floorless shelters for lightweight backpackers. Herein, we review products from GoLite, Integral Designs, TarpTent, Oware, Granite Gear,...

Integral Designs Silshelter

Gear Reviews September 29, 2003 See how this shelter rates with others in our Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters Overview At only 12.9 ounces, the Integral Designs Sil Shelter provides the lightest...

Integral Designs Sil Poncho

Gear Reviews September 29, 2003 See how this shelter rates with others in our Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters Overview Are you looking for a truly ultralight, minimalist solution for shelter and...

Integral Designs George Tarp

Gear Reviews June 27, 2003 See how this shelter rates with others in our Comparison Review of Tarps and Other Floorless Shelters Introduction The Integral Designs George Tarp applies economies of scale to a silnylon...

Summer Alpine Ice Climbing in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains

Expedition & Trip Reports June 26, 2003 This trip report describes a four day backpacking and alpine climbing trip to Whitetail Peak in Montana’s Beartooth Range, July 9-11, 2002. See end of document for gear notes &...

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Gear Guides August 4, 2002

Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)

Integral Designs Andromeda Strain

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Integral Designs Andromeda Strain

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Integral Designs Endurance Bivy

GoLite, Integral Designs, and Wild Things High Loft Synthetic Insulating Jackets (Comparison Review)

Gear Reviews April 15, 2002 Overview High-loft insulating garments have a higher warmth-to-weight ratio than any other type of clothing. So, they are perfect complements to a lightweight backpacking clothing system when temperatures plummet. This...

2001 Raingear Roundup Review Summary

State of the Market Reports (*) December 16, 2001 Introduction Long awaited, read the results of a months-long review of raingear that includes extensive laboratory and field testing of fabrics and garments by the BackpackingLight.COM Product Review Staff. Introduction...

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks August 27, 2001

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition - August 2001)