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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.