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Roger Caffin shows how to solve a fuel vaporisation process failure in his SUL remote inverted canister stove.

How to Make Coffee in the Backcountry: Gear and Methods

This article provides an overview of coffee-making methods (how to make coffee in the backcountry) while backpacking, with a study of their complexity and weight.

Episode 118 | Traction Spikes

In episode 118 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn about traction systems for snow travel.

No Normal Coffee Paste Review

Ryan Jordan evaluates his first impressions from No Normal’s Coffee Paste for backpacking,

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In episode 117 of the Backpacking Light podcast we're going to learn how to size snowshoes, minimize sinkage, and save energy for your next winter adventure in deep snow.

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