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A Walk from Crested Butte
Drew Smith writes about using public transit to make the travel to, from, and between trailheads more sustainable.
By the Numbers: The Myth of Air Permeability in Windshirts
If one of your objectives in selecting a windshirt is eliminating moisture vapor, your selection should rely more heavily on Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) than Air Permeability Measurements (APM / CFM).
Look for Me in the Mountains (Backpacking Light Theme Song Download)
Backpacking Light Theme Music (Look for Me in the Mountains)
Tenkara Speaker Series No. 2: Karin Miller
Join us live online at our 2023 Tenkara Speaker Series with Karin Miller of Zen Tenkara. We'll chat about catching big fish on tenkara, Zen Tenkara history and products, industry trends, and what's next in the world of tenkara, and end with a live audience Q&A!
Clouds and McLeods
James Montavon discusses giving back to the trail community through his experience volunteering with the Colorado Trail Foundation.
Using vapor pressure differential to predict condensation in tents
How does vapor pressure differential influence condensation in tents?
Episode 80 | Backcountry First Aid Kits
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan discusses ultralight first aid kids for backcountry use.
Can backcountry fishing save carried food weight?
This article explores the benefits of backcountry fishing (especially tenkara), including the incorporation of fish in your diet and potential food weight savings.
Tenkara Speaker Series No. 1: TJ Ferreira and John Geer
Join us live online at our 2023 Tenkara Speaker Series with TJ Ferreira and John Geer of Tenkara USA. We'll chat about Tenkara USA history and products, industry trends, and what's next in the world of tenkara, and end with a live audience Q&A!
Down to the Valley: Embracing the Desert Trail from the Mojave Desert to Badwater Basin
Drew Smith journeys from the Mojave Desert to Badwater Basin finding beauty in a seemingly desolate place.
Desert Crossing
An introspective account of what one can learn about themself through the story of crossing Saudi Arabia’s Hejaz region.
Episode 79 | The 12 Stages of Backcountry Tenkara
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Ryan discusses the 12 Stages of backcountry Tenkara fly fishing.
Tri Peaks: Winter Scrambles in the Santa Monica Mountains
An essay on how day hikes and trail runs can enhance our outdoor experience when the wilderness isn’t accessible.
Episode 78 | Stove System Performance (Flame Power vs. Fuel Efficiency)
In this episode, we’re going to address stove system performance and specifically, flame power vs. fuel efficiency.
Why I Pack My Fears
Packing fears adds weight, but smart preparedness matters. In this video, I break down a compact, lightweight emergency kit I carry on every trip, explaining each item and its purpose. Designed as both backup and standalone essentials, this kit is easy to grab for backpacking, summit pushes, or day hikes.
Finally – A Practical First Aid Kit for Backpacking
A practical first aid kit is an essential part of any backpacking system. In this video, I introduce a new series exploring how I build modular gear kits, starting with first aid. I explain each item I carry, why it earns a place, and how it fits into an efficient, trip-ready backpacking system.
Lightweight and Ultralight Backpacks for Backpacking
A curated guide to Backpacking Light resources on ultralight backpacks - gear, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, product recommendations, and more.
Musings: Hiking in Grizzly Country
Musings about backpacking in grizzly bear habitat.
Mantras, Mandalas, and Meditations: A hike through the hidden Tibetan Kingdom of Nepal – the Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang Regions
An account of a trek through Nepal's Central Himalayan Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang region near the border of Tibet via an ancient trading route.
Unresting Event
See how backpacking and forest ranger work in the High Uinta Wilderness and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument influenced Ben Kilbourne’s record, Unresting Event.
Yama Mountain Gear 1P Cirriform Min Tarp Review
The Yama Mountain Gear 1P Cirriform Min Tarp ($210 in silpoly) is a one-person, 2-trekking pole, side/end-entry full-perimeter tarp shelter.
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Garage Grown Gear Hidden Gems
Discover under-the-radar ultralight gear from small brands.
