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Best practices for storing your freeze-dried food (plus one killer chiles rellenos recipe).
Andrew and Ryan chat with She Summits Co. founder and director Amanda Hatley.
An online live (and recorded) webinar introduction to backpacking photography skills, techniques, and gear.
Maybe not everything about ultralight backpacking has to be optimized.
Anker Powercore PD 10000 and PD 20000 and Nitecore NB10000 and NB20000 carbon fiber portable battery chargers are put through the BatteryBench testing protocol.
How does Patagonia Thermal Weight Capilene stack up against Midweight Capilene?
In this episode, Andrew chats with Backpacking Light Staff contributor Drew Smith about the PCT, desert hiking, ponchos, and more.
This review of the Bedrock Cairn Sandals examines footwear for hiking in sandals that is comfortable, secure, and grippy in dry, loose conditions.
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