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Backpacking Light Editor, Don Wilson, on the PCT this Summer
Mojave, CA (June 12) to Ashland, OR (August ?) - say Hello!
Stove Windscreen Dynamics and Design: Part II
Practical Applications for the Field
Have you tried a double windscreen to maintain alcohol and fuel tab stove performance in the wind? It really works, and one piece doubles as a GearSheet.
Mini Bull Designs Sketti Stove REVIEW
Powerful, dead easy to light, sturdy alcohol stove - just be careful lifting a pot off before it burns out.
Jetboil Group Cooking Sytem SPOTLITE REVIEW
The second generation Jetboil stove system - efficient, but speed of heating can vary wildly.
Stove Windscreen Dynamics and Design: Part I
Wind Effects on Stove Performance
The theory (Bernoulli Effect, laminar and turbulent flow) behind how wind affects backcountry cooking.
Backpacking Light Trip Planning Spreadsheet Contest Winners
The winners of the Backpacking Light Trip Planning Spreadsheet Contest are a diverse group.
Backpacking Light Magazine Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Industry’s Most Stringent Product Award Program
Announcing the second annual Lightitude Award for the Best Gear of 2006
Inov-8 F-Lite 300 Shoes SPOTLITE REVIEW
Very lightweight (300 g, 10.5 oz US men's 9). Are they lightweight backpacking capable?
Oware Poncho/Tarp REVIEW
The lightest silnylon poncho/tarp we have reviewed, but also the shortest.
Oware Silnylon Rain Chaps REVIEW
Lightweight (3 oz), simple, and long.
Water Weight Gain and Drying Characteristics of Lightweight Hiking Shoes after Submersion
How fast do popular lightweight hiking shoes dry after a thorough soaking?
Headsweats Protech Hat SPOTLITE REVIEW
Headsweats offers an alternative to a conventional wide-brimmed sun hat.
GSI Bugaboo Cookpot SPOTLITE REVIEW
Light Teflon-lined aluminium cookpot for two people that is lighter and cheaper than the GSI Hard Anodised Extreme set.
GSI Hard Anodised Extreme Cookpot SPOTLITE REVIEW
Light Teflon-lined aluminium cookpot for two people.
How Far, How Fast, How Heavy?
Calculating the range for unsupported, long-distance hiking
Formulas and theory for predicting possible distances and times with ultralight gear for long distance backpacking.
NEMO Hypno AR Tent REVIEW
Slick, two-person inflatable single wall tent.
Jacks ‘R’ Better Biker Quilt SPOTLITE REVIEW
Down quilt that surrounds a top-entry hammock.
Patagonia Micropuff Vest REVIEW
Simple, lofty and light - to be replaced fall '06 with a heavier version - too bad.
Drying Characteristics of Select Lightweight Down and Synthetic Insulated Tops
Loft recovery and water weight gain measurements of select down and synthetic tops after a thorough soaking.
Western Mountaineering Flash Vest REVIEW
The lightest down vest on the market, with a full zip but no neck coverage.
Innovations by Fin Finbar Hood REVIEW
A big (almost 7-ounce), synthetic hood for cold weather.
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Garage Grown Gear Hidden Gems
Discover under-the-radar ultralight gear from small brands.
