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Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 4

Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.

Can I Cook in my Tent?

Cooking in a tent has revolved around a stigma of gear destruction and personal harm. Cooking in a tent is not that dangerous and being responsible and aware of the hazards allows for safe cooking in a tent.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 3

Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.

Packrafting without a Good Map

Despite losing their map during a stream crossing early in the trip, the adventurers trek on determined to hit the big water.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 18

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Flash Reviews No. 3

Introductory reviews of the Sil-Dripper Coffee Brewer, the Elemental Horizons Pocket, and the Klymit Motion 35 Pack.

Lightweight Mealtime Routines for Group Cooking

Simplifying the process of planning, preparing, and cooking for groups in the wild.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 2

Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.

Flash Reviews No. 2

Introductory reviews of the Deuce of Spades, Helinox Ground Chair, and the Vargo Titanium Pot Lifter vs. MSR LiteLifter.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 17

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Packrafting the Smith River Canyon

Eight packrafters spend four days floating sixty miles in one of Montana's most remote and inaccessible river canyons.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 1

Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.

Gear Guide: Ultralight Inflatable Pillows

Neck problems? Back problems? An ultralight inflatable pillow may be an ideal solution, but don't dive in head first. Read this first to see which ultralight pillows are the best.

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 16

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Pockets for Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs

Make your own lightweight and effective side pockets for HMG porter.

RapidPure Filters Review

Some filters leave a bad taste while others do an insufficient job of treating the water. The RapidPure filter changes the game and pushes the boundaries of water treatment.

Flash Reviews No. 1

Introductory reviews of ZPacks Challenger Rain Jacket & Pants, JepPak Custom Pack, and the Zebralight H52Fw Floody Headlamp (Neutral White).

Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 15

Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.

Review of Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes by John Vonhof

A very well-written book that is recommended for anyone interested in learning the best ways to take care of their feet.

The Evolution of a Winter Stove – Part 4 – Lessons Learnt

About 110 people bought the custom stove and served as beta testers. Their feedback highlighted some of the benefits and bugs of the stove.

The Best Backpack in the Whole Wide World

MYOG: A pack that weighs less than a pound, carries 30 pounds while transferring load to the hips, and is ideal for multi-day ultralight expeditions.

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