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Solo Lighter Company Lighter Multi-Tool (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Multi-tool function combined with a refillable butane lighter distinguish this lightweight product as something unique.
Petzl Tactikka XP Adapt Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market)
Headlamp weighs 59 grams without it's 3 AAA batteries.
Petzl MyoBelt XP Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market)
Even in normal high output mode the MYOBELT XP will throw a beam 45 meters.
Goyot Designs Long Handled Spork and Spatula (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Spoons of a standard length are just not long enough.
AquaStar Plus Ultraviolet Water Treatment (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Water purification through ultraviolet irradiation - a new approach to cleaning our water
APA Enterprises Sun UV Monitoring Wristwach (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2005)
Monitor the UV Index and predict when you need extra protection
Sedona Trading Company Trail Gourmet Seasonings SPOTLITE REVIEW
Spices for those of us who want no fuss, no muss, and little weight
Big Sky Products (Summit Shelters) Evolution 2P Tent SPOTLITE REVIEW
Double wall two-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, easy setup, and interior pockets for organizing gear: all for just a shade over three pounds.
Hiking Lighter, Hiking Smarter
Experiences of a Montana news journalist taking the trail to backpacking enlightenment.
Top 10 Reasons to Carry a Spork
Results of a BackpackingLight.com reader contest, featuring the Top 10 Reasons to Carry a Spork List, and "Ode to a Spork" cowboy poetry by Paul Johnson.
Almost to Katahdin: Appalachian Trail Section Hike to the Kennebec River
Section hiking progress towards the 2000 mile patch by Don "Photon" and Dave Johnston.
Boy Scout Gear List: New Scouts, Three-Season
New Boy Scouts (and your parents!), take note: going light will leave your patrol leaders in the dust and there will be money left over from your paper route.
Backpacking Light Magazine Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Industry’s Most Stringent Product Award Program
Introducing the Lightitude Award for the Best Gear of 2005
Mont-Bell Lightweight Alpine 60 Backpack REVIEW
A product performance review of the Mont-Bell Lightweight Alpine 60 internal frame pack.
Book Review: Fixing Your Feet
"Flyin'" Brian Robinson reviews the seminal work about foot care for hikers, backpackers, adventure racers, and other outdoor athletes.
Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack REVIEW
A durable and effective load carrier with an innovative back panel that keeps your back cool.
Pacerpoles Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Pacerpoles Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles REVIEW
Product performance review of the Gossamer Gear Lightrek Trekking Poles, lightweight poles for backpacking.
Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo REVIEW
Product performance review of the Leki Ultralite Ti Air Ergo, lightweight poles for backpacking.
An Old Dog Learns New Tricks – How Lightweight Technology Keeps me on the Trail at 70
How lightweight backpacking gear has kept the author on the trail at 70.
