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Taking It Up a Notch: Camp Fire Teens Face the Weather at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
A challenging yet rewarding trip exposes these youth to the joys of backpacking and kindles their love of the outdoors.
Flash Reviews No. 8
Introductory Reviews for Paleo Meals To Go, Good Wipes, and Lite Trail NyloPro Bags.
Walking Still in the Desert
A place of stillness and calm, the desert can be a harsh, dry environment but for many it is a haven for contemplation and peace.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 17
News this week: Rising Arctic Temperatures, California’s El Nino, Yellowstone Rangers Save a Man’s Life, Turn a Low-Cost Tent into a Great Tent, and Much More.
Six Packraft Loops in the Bob Marshall Wilderness
The Bob Marshall Wilderness is home to some of the best wilderness packrafting in the lower 48 with options for novices and experts alike. Explore this beautiful country just remember to be mindful of our responsibility to care for this land.
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.
Flash Reviews No. 5
Introductory Reviews of the Excalibur Dehydrator #3526TCDB, Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze, LuminAid PackLite 16 Version 2.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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