Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25

FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A "Walk In the Woods" Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!

Paramo Cambia T-Shirts

These t-shirts are made from 'directional fabric' that allows you to heat up or cool down to meet the weather conditions.

Faces No. 3: Douglas Malott

An interview with backpacker Douglas Malott who is passionate about the outdoors, and ensuring we are out there for the right reasons.

Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 2: Micro Snow Stove

The pursuit for warmth, snow-melting power, and comfort during winter expeditions is never-ending. This homemade, lightweight stove offers warmth and comfort for those long winter days.

Spotlight: ALOCS Kettle

A lightweight kettle with a wide base.

Ruta Locura Jetboil Stove Kit w/BRS-3000T Stove (Review)

Replace stock parts in your Jetboil PCS with a carbon fiber lid and sub-one-ounce stove burner, and save nearly 3 oz on the weight of your cook system.

Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 1: Alpine Tent Use

A wood stove that can be used in a tent? Dream or virtual reality?

Wind River Backpacking: Talus, Tundra, and Ice on a Wyoming High Route

Notes from an eleven-day Wind River backpacking trip via a high route adjacent to the crest of between Spider Lake and Flagstone Lake.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 23

Top stories, hiking, backpacking, people, and all things outdoors.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015 Wrap-Up

A summary review of new gear, trends, and news from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015.

Faces No. 1: Dan Durston

An Interview with Dan Durston from IntoCascadia.com

Flash Reviews No. 13

Introductory Reviews of the Trail Designs Toaks 850ml Ti Pot + Fissure Ti-Tri Bundle, Fenix EO5 Keychain Flashlight, and the Discovery Trekking Outfitters Ultralight Towel.

The 60-Second Backpacker: Episode 2, Leave the Kitchen Sink at Home

The 60-Second Backpacker is a video series that provides bite-sized shorts about equipment, techniques, and philosophy of ultralight backpacking.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 22

In this week's news: Crew One completes #windrivers 2015, bear advice from a controversial figure, compare tent options, and more.

A Brief Look at Lindal Valves

Testing shows debris could be inside canister fuels.

Flash Reviews No. 12

Introductory Reviews for Backpacker’s Pantry Organic Yakisoba Noodles, All-Ett SoftTech Nylon Wallet, and the MyCharge Portable Device Charger.

Microadventures: Breaking Down the Barriers of Visiting a Wild Place

Microadventures are exactly that - tiny little trips with minimal fuss, minimal gear, and maximum bang for the buck.

Little Red Wagon GEO Review: Craft Coffee for Backpackers

GEO is a single-serve, disposable pourover filter containing freshly roasted artisan coffee.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 21

Teenaged expeditioners + news, gear, and stories.

Flash Reviews No. 11

Introductory Reviews of the Potable Aqua Pure- Electrolytic Water Purifier, Stio Men's Divide Tech Tee, and Hanz Waterproof Socks.

The 60-Second Backpacker, Episode No. 1: Weigh Your Stuff

The 60-Second Backpacker is a video series that provides bite-sized shorts about equipment, techniques, and philosophy of ultralight backpacking.

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