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The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) – Episode 2: Food & Water
The second episode of Backpacking Light's new video series, "The SUL Wanderer" tells stories and teaches techniques about "SuperUltralight Backpacking" - the style of backpacking that focuses on the extremes of light weight, compactness, and simplicity for wilderness travel.
The SUL Wanderer (Video) – Episode 1: Gear
The first episode of Backpacking Light's new video series, "The SUL Wanderer" tells stories and teaches techniques about "SuperUltralight Backpacking" - the style of backpacking that focuses on the extremes of light weight, compactness, and simplicity for wilderness travel.
Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2B: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear – Rainwear, Insulation, Headwear, Handwear, and Footwear
Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.
SUL BikeRaftFishPacking (BFRP)
An SUL approach to multisport: bikepacking, packrafting, and tenkara fly fishing.
Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 2A: Selecting the Lightest, Most Functional Gear – Backpack, Shelter, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad
Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.
Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 1: Concepts and Scope.
Adapting SUL for mountain conditions, where frequent weather extremes necessitate more capable gear.
The SUL Mindset: Redefining SUL
The SUL Mindset may be more than gear weights, and performance standards.
Lightweight Fry Bake Gear and Technique (Video)
If you're a fan of fry-baked meals in the backcountry, and you are reading this article, it's not likely you're one who gets real excited about carrying the two-pound classic Banks' Fry Bake. Here are some options for lighter gear and techniques for fry-baking as a solo traveler, or in smaller groups.
Rab Xenon and Patagonia UL Down Hoody: Comparison and Long-Term Review
New and evolving technologies necessitate a reexamination of the conventional wisdom of down versus synthetic fill insulation.
Integral Designs Traverse 2 Review
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Mini Reviews
Enlightened Equipment Revelation Review
A well-made quilt that offers high-quality materials, high fill-power down, and excellent loft for an incredible price.
True Lemon and True Lime Spotlite Review
Bored with water in the backcountry? Need to make hydration more appealing for your group? Add some flavor to your water, and vanquish any fear of dehydration or scurvy.
Backpacking: Baby on Board – Part 2: Trekking with a Toddler
In Part 1, Fany and Nick embarked on a challenging journey with an unlikely companion: their 3 month old. Two years and another 750 km later, 30 month old Flora has completed the entire traverse. Thru-hiking with a toddler can be as rewarding as it is challenging.
Pack-and-Paddle Wilderness Route Planning: Predicting Stream Flows
Guidelines for evaluating watershed geography and streamflow to help ask the question: is this creek runnable in a packraft?
How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
Do odor-proof bags work? How do supposedly "odor proof" plastic bags for backpacking hold up to the keen nose of a Police K9?
SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 3: Satellite Texting
Part 3 in our series on satellite communications focuses on the currently available two-way texting devices suitable for lightweight backpacking.
New Balance 889 Multisport Review
These new trail shoes have gone the way of the Vibram sole. How does this development affect performance?
Spring Raftpacking (and Packrafting)
In the high country, runoff doesn’t always coincide with what we all consider to be backpacking season, where trails are dry and the days are sunny. That being the case, here are some tips for trekking, packrafting, and camping in the spring snow and muck.
SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 2 – Satellite Phones
Part 2 in our 3 part series on satellite communications focuses on the currently available sat phones suitable for lightweight backpacking.
Packing for Adventure Travel: Ultralight Tips to Integrate Wilderness and Urban Kit
Packing to combine adventure travel and wilderness recreation.
SOTMR: Two-way Satellite Communications for Backpacking: Part 1 – Introduction
Part 1 in our 3 part series on two-way satellite communications for lightweight backpacking.
