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The Overlook: Backpacking in a Time of Uncertainty

Jan 19, 2021 By Ben Kilbourne

Is backpacking suddenly…hard? Ben Kilbourne understands, and discusses how to deal with it during uncertain times.

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Podcast 033 | Digital Route Planning

Dec 18, 2020 By Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan discuss some digital tools useful for planning your route effectively. Also: An interview with FATMAP founder Misha Gopaul.

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Life in the Dog House: A Survey of the One-Person Tent, With History

Jan 15, 2021 By John Seward

Some observations on cheap one-person shelters, including on their design, proliferation, and history, and comparison between some shelters.

Learning Curve: Learning to Suffer

Jan 12, 2021 By Maggie Slepian

BPL columnist Maggie Slepian unpacks suffering in endurance sports.

Gratitude and Recovery After Outdoor Trauma

Jan 8, 2021 By Rex Sanders

BPL author Rex Sanders meditates on gratitude and 2020 as he recovers from a traumatic brain injury during the time of COIVD and wildfires.

Salamander Song

Jan 5, 2021 By Andrew Marshall

Rediscovering the Great Smoky Mountains by lens and brush.

Ultralight, Ultradurable, Ultracheap: A Backpack Made From Car Airbags

Jan 4, 2021 By Greg Pehrson

Greg Perhson details the process of creating your own, lightweight (19.5 oz), MYOG backpack from vehicle airbags!

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