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Sunrei Headlamp Review
A versatile headlamp with an innovative design that fulfills your needs without adding significant weight to your pack.
Flash Reviews No. 7
Introductory Reviews for the Kestrel Knives Ultralighter, Eddie Bauer Men's Quantum T, and the Survive Outdoors Longer Pocket Survival Pak Plus.
What we can all learn from each other: A cross-disciplinary approach to backpacking skills
Preppers, Primitive Skills, the Military, and Hunters are all groups of people that have learned to thrive outdoors in their own way. Backpackers can take lessons from these other groups to make them more successful.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 16
News this week: Get a look inside the 2015 Everest Climbing Season, Have Some Tea After Completing the Mt. Huashan Trail, Get to Know Author Frederick H. Swanson, and Much More!
Flash Reviews No. 6
Introductory Reviews for the Fenix HL23 Headlamp, MSR Windboiler Stove, Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles.
Hiking Clothing Guide: An Overview of Ultralight Layering Systems
Keys to layering clothing for outdoor activity - keep it simple, light, and functional. This hiking clothing guide shows you how.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 15
News this week: Mt. Everest Avalanche Adds to Tragedy in Nepal, The U.S. Outdoor Act of 2015, Take a Trip Through the North York Moors, Craig Weiland Discovers a New Diatom, and much more!
Making a 2-man Cuben Fiber Tent
Making your own tent will challenge your ingenuity, but it gives you total control over your shelter. The process can be simplified with this step-by-step guide for making your own lightweight tent.
Solo across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Brooks Range, Alaska
A solo, multi-week expedition along the Brooks Range proves to be mentally and physically challenging as the author faced uncertain conditions and rugged terrain.
Flash Reviews No. 5
Introductory Reviews of the Excalibur Dehydrator #3526TCDB, Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze, LuminAid PackLite 16 Version 2.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 14
News this week: The U.S. Senate votes yes on SA 838, Eric Barone becomes the fastest man on a mountain bike, YouTube opens 360 video uploading, an off-trail route in King's Canyon, Exped Lightning Review, and much more!
ISPO 2015: Part 3
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
MYOG: Hanging Stove System
In the winter, depending on snow conditions a fully-enclosed shelter can be preferred in which case a hanging stove system will still allow you to cook from the comfort of your shelter.
Guide’s Gear Award No. 1: Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack
Guide's Gear features products used by BPL's WTS guides that have withstood the test of time by demonstrating exceptional performance, durability, weight, and value. Guide's Gear No. 1 goes to the Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack for offering more features than any other two pound pack on the market.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 13
News this week: Expedition Brings Sight to the Blind in Nepal, Skiing in the Cascades, Gear needed to Hike PCT in the Winter, 83-Year-Old who Runs a Ski Resort, and much more!
Iridium GO! Satellite WiFi Review
The Iridium GO! gives you access to technology even in remote locations by creating a backcountry WiFi hotspot for multiple smartphones.
ISPO 2015: Part 2
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
Lake Superior Coastal Trail Adventure
The Superior Coastal trail offers stunning views of Lake Superior that for this duo of hikers symbolized a shared spiritual transformation that cannot be erased.
New Balance Leadville MT1210 Runners version 2 Spotlight Review
Very similar to the first version, these lightweight shoes perform well for trail running or hiking.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 12
News this week: Steger's Solo Winter Traverse through the Boundary Waters, the 235-mile Trans-Adirondack Route, ISPO 2015, and more!
ISPO 2015: Part 1, Clothing
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
