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Expedition Blogging, Part 1: A Satellite Phone-Based System
A series of articles evaluating platforms for social media, photo blogging, and two-way email communications.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 14
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Trekking the High Uintas Wilderness: Circumnavigation of the Rock Creek Shelf
Featuring the author's live journals as well as a detailed assessment of trekking gear used on the trip.
Paramo Bora Fleece & Windproof Smock Combo
The Bora Smock is certainly not at the pinnacle of ultralight gear, nevertheless it is a versatile piece of clothing that maintains breathability while offering warmth and excellent waterproofing.
Cinnamon Monkey Bread
The winner of the BPL summer recipe contest made this tasty treat.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 13
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Martin Titanium Knife
Weighing about the equivalent of half an ounce (16 M&M's) this knife has a 2.75 inch blade that easily guts fish and small game. Better yet it self-sharpens.
The Greatest Trip That Never Happened
Although the trip was never completed, the lessons learned were irreplaceable and the experience was very memorable.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 12
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: Trekking the Olympic Range (Photo Essay)
Boy Scouts tackle the Olympic range - from rainforest to snowy divide - in lightweight style.
Evaluating outdoor gear with open source hardware
As customers of the outdoor industry we want to know which gear works the best. Using open source hardware is a great way to evaluate our gear choices.
MYOG: Backpack fabrics, features, and dimensions
Making your own gear is a frustrating and expensive yet very rewarding process. Making your own pack allows you to tailor it to your needs and is a fantastic way to learn about gear.
The Updated Foot-Care Kit
While moleskin still is an effective means to treating hot spots and blisters, new technology is emerging that is far more effective at treating sore feet.
Gear Guide: Packrafts
Review the current offerings in the packraft market and find out which boats are most appropriate for a variety of purposes including alpine lake fishing, incidental river crossings, flatwater boating, expedition packrafting, and whitewater paddling.
Jetboil Joule Review – Part 1, Overview
The Jetboil Joule is a high-volume cooking system that performs very well in ambient conditions; however more testing in cold conditions is needed to asses its overall performance.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 11
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 10
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
How One High Sierra Trip Turned Into Permanent Nomadic Travel
Getting outdoors often makes all the difference, and a long expedition can go a long way to transforming your life.
Delmar’s Poll
Delmar O'Donnell conducted a poll of BPL readers and teamed with Roger Caffin to relay the results which tell a lot about the BPL demographic and their backpacking preferences.
Technical Canyoneering for the Ultralight Backpacker
Canyoneering is challenging as it offers an opportunity to tackle a variety of terrain using new gear. Combining canyoneering with backpacking is a recipe for a legendary trip.
The Yellowstone Paddling Dilemma
Hand Propelled Vessels are banned in Yellowstone National Park. This is in direct violation of the Park's founding principles. Not only should HPVs be allowed on Yellowstone's waterways but their presence will improve the health of the ecosystem.
