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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ISPO 2015: Part 2
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
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!
Amateur Backpacking Videography
Videography with an emphasis on the pursuit of the "perfect" shot and the ensuing editing can be time consuming, daunting, and distract from your trip. The author presents tactics to make it easier and record your adventures.
ISPO 2015: Part 1, Clothing
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 11
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Pat’s Backcountry Beer: Ultralight Beer from Concentrate for Weight-Conscious Backpackers
Still not great as the real deal, Pat's Backcountry Brewery is a nice lightweight option to enjoy some beer in the backcountry.
The Evolution of a Winter Stove – Part 5: Infra-Red testing
Dissatisfied with what was commercially available at the time, the author has been working on the design of a lightweight winter canister stove since 2007. This installment focuses on infra-red testing.
Candle Stoves
The quest for the best ultralight stove continues...and it depends on how you define the "best". What the Candle stove lacks in for speed it certainly makes up for in efficiency.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 10
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
BRS-3000T stove Spotlite Review
A very inexpensive yet lightweight and effective stove. Works great for small-group, overnight cooking.
Steripen Classic 3: Spotlite Review
SteriPEN has heeded our pleas and its newest model continues to offer great water treatment while getting rid of some of the bugs from previous models.
