Backpacking Light
Backpacking Light was founded in November of 2000 with the simple mission of promoting backcountry travel in lightweight style. We are based in the Northern Rockies with offices in Bozeman, Montana and Laramie, Wyoming, with educational and guided trekking programs offered in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness of Montana (Billings area) and Medicine Bow Mountains of Wyoming (Denver area).
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Isis Vivian Jacket REVIEW
Product performance review of the women specific Isis Vivian 2.5 layer WP/B jacket with Entrant DT10K coating.
Primus TechnoTrail Canister Stove REVIEW
Product performance review of the Primus TechnoTrail lightweight backpacking canister stove.
2004 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
Staff Favorites - Our gear picks from the 2004 hiking and backpacking season.
Backpacking Light Position Statement on Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
How did we come up with these numbers? Due to the many variables involved, we took an empirical approach in creating this chart. We collected data from authors Hal Weiss...
Classic Denali: Climbing America’s Highest Peak (Part 1, Summit Day Narrative)
Adventure OnDenaliClick to Enlarge M Click here for Part 2 Editor’s Note: Rich McDrew and Dennis Swanson were recipients of a Backpacking Light Magazine Adventure Grant. Their grant award was...
Classic Denali: Climbing America’s Highest Peak (Part 2, Gear Notes)
Backpacking Light Magazine grant winners balance safety and gear weight on America's highest peak.
Garmin Foretrex 101 GPS REVIEW
Comprehensive review of the Garmin Foretex 101 GPS Review.
Outdoor show matches consumers, manufacturers
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Local manufacturers plan outdoor gear show
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BackpackingLight.com & Liphe Outdoors – New Outdoor Show Connects Consumers and Manufacturers; Features Outdoor Gear Innovations Seasons Ahead of the Mainstream Markets
Montana Outdoor Industry Consumer Show Debuts in Bozeman on December 4
Night Time Condensation on Tarp and Tent Fabrics
Preliminary field research on the nature of condensation and dew formation on different shelter fabrics.
Ultralightweight gear puts bounce in backpackers’ stride
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Commentary on Sleeping Bag Rating Specifications (2004)
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Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone and Nimbus Latitude REVIEW
Overview Photo 1: Ryan Jordan, carrying Granite Gear’s Nimbus Ozone, and dog Maia in the Bitterroot Wilderness. Granite Gear’s Nimbus Ozone (top loading) and Nimbus Latitude (panel loading) are exceptionally...
Shorts from OR: Tidbits and First Looks at New Backpacking Gear (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004)
BIVY SACKS. We found two new minimalist waterproof breathable bivys at the show – an 18 oz 3-layer eVENT bag cover from Integral Designs and an ultralight (7.0 oz) PU...
New High-Powered, Lightweight LED Headlamps from Princeton Tec, Petzl, and Black Diamond (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004)
Princeton Tec EOS Princeton Tec is releasing a one watt led headlamp with a lens/collimator. The Princeton Tec “EOS” has current regulation for constant light output for as long as...
OR News – Day 2 Roundup: New Products for Lightweight Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004)
M Commentary on the State of Declining Backcountry Wilderness Activity Participation by End Users Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released its state of the market report suggesting that wilderness activity participation...
Education as a Means to Foster an Appreciation of Lightweight Strategies for Backcountry Travel (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004)
It’s no secret that pushing ultralight technique and gear to its limits requires a significant amount of consumer education. Few people simply drop their fifty-pound packs mid-way through a PCT...
