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Book Review: The Ultralight Backpacker

Book Review: The Ultralight Backpacker

The Laughing Curmudgeon’s Guide to Going Light

The Laughing Curmudgeon's Guide to Going Light

Face-Off: First Aid and Emergency Gear

Face-Off: First Aid and Emergency Gear

On the Trail With Lynne Whelden (Interview)
Lynne Whelden is known in the backpacking world for his documentary films and instruction videos on the various aspects of hiking. His “How to…” videos are considered a valuable resource...
The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance

The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance

Wind Shirt Wars Review Summary

Wind Shirt Wars Review Summary

Hike ‘N Light Alcohol Stove

Hike 'N Light Alcohol Stove

Nutritional Considerations for Cold Weather Hiking

Nutritional Considerations for Cold Weather Hiking

RBH Designs Vapor Barrier Hand & Footwear

RBH Designs Vapor Barrier Hand & Footwear

Elite Top Bag by Rab Carrington

Elite Top Bag by Rab Carrington

Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking

Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking

The Arc Bag Concept: Saving Weight with Variable Girth Sleeping Bags Having an “Arc” Shaped Cross Section

As we prepare to announce the launch of the Backpacking Light website, it is probably appropriate to introduce a teaser about what we intend to spend a great deal of time with this year: clothing and sleep systems for ultralight hiking, with a focus on quilts.

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