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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.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 23

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

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.

Faces No. 1: Dan Durston

An Interview with Dan Durston from IntoCascadia.com

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.

Flash Reviews No. 12

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

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.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 20

In this Week's News: It's time for the 2015 Packraft Roundup, a father scares a bear away to save his son, five trails to know in the Colorado area, get to know Leslie Hittmeier, and much more!

Flash Reviews No. 10

Introductory Reviews for La Sportiva Helios SR, Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System, and the Nalgene Flask.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 19

News this week: Get a look at the Tahoe Rim Trail, a stove shootout, meet the founder of Soul RIver Runs Wild, and more.

Flash Reviews No. 9

Introductory Reviews for MSR Aquatabs, WoolX Men's Lightweight T-Shirt, and the Thrunite Ti-3.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 18

News This Week: Wrangell Alaska is left high and dry, a backpacker survives fifty meter fall, spend the day trekking Tahoma, a Camp Chef Stove that weighs 8.3 ounces, and much more.

Flash Reviews No. 8

Introductory Reviews for Paleo Meals To Go, Good Wipes, and Lite Trail NyloPro Bags.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 17

News this week: Rising Arctic Temperatures, California’s El Nino, Yellowstone Rangers Save a Man’s Life, Turn a Low-Cost Tent into a Great Tent, and Much More.

Flash Reviews No. 7

Introductory Reviews for the Kestrel Knives Ultralighter, Eddie Bauer Men's Quantum T, and the Survive Outdoors Longer Pocket Survival Pak Plus.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 16

News this week: Get a look inside the 2015 Everest Climbing Season, Have Some Tea After Completing the Mt. Huashan Trail, Get to Know Author Frederick H. Swanson, and Much More!

Flash Reviews No. 6

Introductory Reviews for the Fenix HL23 Headlamp, MSR Windboiler Stove, Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 15

News this week: Mt. Everest Avalanche Adds to Tragedy in Nepal, The U.S. Outdoor Act of 2015, Take a Trip Through the North York Moors, Craig Weiland Discovers a New Diatom, and much more!

Flash Reviews No. 5

Introductory Reviews of the Excalibur Dehydrator #3526TCDB, Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeeze, LuminAid PackLite 16 Version 2.

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