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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.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 12
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Still My Favorite Cook Kit
An Esbit cook system is very lightweight, fuel efficient, and ideal for warm-weather, solo cooking.
The Timberline Trail
Similar to its cousin, the Wonderland Trail which circumnavigates Mt. Rainier, the Timberline Trail traces the shadow of Mt. Hood and makes for a spectacular journey.
Wonderland Trail
As it circumnavigates Mt. Rainier, the Wonderland Trail offers some stunning views and excellent camping spots.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 9
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Unseen Africa: Francis Tapon’s Four Year Journey Circumnavigating Africa
Taking an ultralight mindset to Africa requires an adjustment, but the lessons learned and the experiences had in Africa are rarely matched.
Montbell Down Hugger 900 #2 Sleeping Bag Review
Great water resistance, loft, and warmth makes the Montbell Hugger an ideal sleeping bag.
Yosemite Adventures
Yosemite is a wild place and has incredible wilderness opportunities for hikers, climbers, and skiers.
Pick Up Your Feet
Grandma Gatewood was the first woman to solo-thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Her journey saved the trail and her legacy continues to shape the ultralight backpacking movement.