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Packrafting the Smith River Canyon
Eight packrafters spend four days floating sixty miles in one of Montana's most remote and inaccessible river canyons.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 16
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
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.
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.
Pockets for Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs
Make your own lightweight and effective side pockets for HMG porter.
Flash Reviews No. 1
Introductory reviews of ZPacks Challenger Rain Jacket & Pants, JepPak Custom Pack, and the Zebralight H52Fw Floody Headlamp (Neutral White).
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.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 15
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 13
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Cinnamon Monkey Bread
The winner of the BPL summer recipe contest made this tasty treat.
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.
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.
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.
"Simplify, then add lightness." - Colin Chapman
New Ultralight GearSee the latest releases in ultralight cottage-brand gear from small makers.
