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Rex Sanders interviews Michael Glavin, the founder and general manager of Zenbivy.

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Feb 11, 2021 By Backpacking Light

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Andrew and Ryan talk about mental health. As their jumping-off point, they use a recent paper called Levels of Nature and Stress Response.

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Roger Caffin troubleshoots the heat shunt on V4 of his inverted canister stove design.

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Shilletha Curtis recounts a harrowing encouter and invites the reader to see the world through her eyes.

Xero Shoes Alpine Snow Boot Review (First Looks)

Feb 9, 2021 By Andrew Marshall

The Xero Shoes Alpine Snow Boot is a flexible, insulated, waterproof, zero-drop footwear option for minimalist shoe lovers who still want warm feet in cold and snowy conditions.

Learning Curve: Backpacking is the Great Equalizer

Feb 5, 2021 By Maggie Slepian

Maggie Slepian considers what it means to be a perfectly average backpacker in a city (and industry) full of high-achievers.

The Overlook: Frozen Tracks – Monument Restoration and the Fate of the Upper Paria

Feb 2, 2021 By Ben Kilbourne

Ben Kilbourne follows tracks in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument as its fate once again hangs in the balance.

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