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Patagonia Traverse Softshell Review
Don Wilson explores the new Patagonia Traverse Softshell clothing, with input from Ryan Jordan.
PODCAST: Journey on the Wild Coast – Vacation Spots for the Adventurous
Got a week (or two) and a taste for adventure? Hig Higman and Erin McKittrick highlight hidden gems along the coast from Seattle to the Alaska Peninsula.
Komperdell Nature Stick Carbon Trekking Poles Review
With a natural bamboo overlay and a leather grip and strap, these poles have a beautiful and classic look. Underneath the bamboo is a modern tapered carbon fiber trekking pole that is both lightweight and very stiff.
Backpacking Light Magazine Announces Discontinuation of Print Version
Publisher Ryan Jordan recalls moments worth celebrating.
PODCAST: Journey on the Wild Coast – The Newlywed Game
Erin and Hig take part in Backpacking Light's version of the Newlywed Game and reveal themselves to us.
MSR Hyperflow Microfilter Review
A new development in the area of microfilters which is both light and field maintainable, but does it work well enough? There are problems when the water is not crystal clear.
Six Moon Designs Refuge/Refuge X Tent Review
At 25.2 ounces for the Refuge and 15.8 ounces for the "world's lightest two-man" Refuge X, Six Moon Designs now has two of the lightest floored single-wall shelters on the market (and the only floored tent made of Cuben Fiber). Were the design compromises and added expense worth the weight savings?
Tent Stake Holding Power: Comparative Evaluation of Various Designs and Lengths
What type and length of tent stake works best for different conditions? We did the research and have the answers.
Make Your Own Gear: Silnylon Mountain Poncho
This silnylon mountain poncho covers both you and your pack against some of the worst weather, allows ease of movement on mixed terrain, and isn't prone to condensation.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek 3 Trekking Pole Review
With all-new, tapered and oversized carbon fiber shafts, the Gossamer Gear Lightrek 3 is significantly stiffer than previous models. As reigning “lightest trekking pole” champ, how does this affect the pole’s overall weight?
Pertex/Pile History and Products
Chris Townsend and the Pertex/Pile Revolution.
Track Notes for the GR52 in France
Roger Caffin leaves the GR5 behind and takes the GR52 to the Mediterranean Sea.
When Things Go Wrong
Roger Caffin shares his adventure in misadventure.
Croatan National Forest – Trip Report
Join Bayley Lawrence on a hike of the Croatan National Forest in North Carolina.
Light Packs for Heavy Loads: State of the Market Report
Chris Townsend reviews the options in lightweight packs for heavy loads.
Lightweight Backpacks 2008: Current Favorites and New Introductions (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
Backpacking Light Associate Editor Will Rietveld highlights our current favorite backpacks in three categories, evaluates some upgrades and new arrivals, and discusses the trends.
Lightweight Shelter Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
Our latest lightweight shelter roundup turns up the lightest, most user-friendly tents to be found, ever. Major manufacturers are introducing sub-four-pound double wall two-person tents. And two two-person double wall tents break through the three pound barrier.
Six Moon Designs Serenity Net Tent Review
A seven-ounce mosquito-free haven which, when mated with the Gatewood Cape, becomes the inner half of an eighteen-ounce double walled tent system.
Better Bags (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
New sleeping bag designs from Integral Designs, Montbell, Exped, Jacks ‘R’ Better, Mountain Hardwear, and REI show innovative functionality and lighter weight.
Appealing Apparel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
Mike Martin and Will Rietveld have the highlights on new apparel from ORSM08.
Montbell Thermawrap Pant Review
This full-featured synthetic insulated pant really fits well, and it’s a great value – if you want or need the features.
