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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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Princeton Tec Quad Headlamp (OutdoorRetailer Winter Market 2006)

Outdoor Retailer News January 29, 2006

A 3.5 ounce, 4-LED headlamp with bright light off 3 AAA batteries

News, Muse, and Reviews – January 28 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)

Outdoor Retailer News January 28, 2006

Kites, sustainability, and why not: MORE NEW GEAR.

National Geographic Topo! Version 4 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)

Outdoor Retailer News January 28, 2006

A major upgrade to a top of the line mapping program for both Macintosh and Windows users.

Coast LED Lenser Revolution Headlamp (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)

Outdoor Retailer News January 28, 2006

1.25 Watt single LED headlamp powered by 3 AAA batteries that weighs just 4.2 ounces

Jetboil Group Cooking System (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006)

Outdoor Retailer News January 28, 2006

Jetboil introduces a 1.5 L capacity cooking system suitable for group cooking

Lightwave t1 cylq Tent REVIEW

Gear Reviews January 24, 2006

Although trim in usable space, this lightweight 4-pound tent is capable of handling a storm as well as many four-season tents.

Vaude Rock Ultralight 25 Backpack REVIEW

Gear Reviews January 10, 2006

Tough, tiny (1525 ci) frameless daypack or overnight pack for minimalists.

2005 Backpacking Light Staff Picks

Gear Guides December 20, 2005

Staff Favorites - Our gear picks from the 2005 hiking and backpacking season.

Feathered Friends Hyperion Jacket (Epic Shell) SPOTLITE REVIEW

SpotLite Gear Reviews (*) December 7, 2005

Weather resistant Epic shell, good loft, great price - but heavier than the lightest down jackets of similar loft.

NOLS Sees the Light

Current Events (*) November 30, 2005

National Outdoor Leadership School, GoLite, and Backpacking Light Magazine Team Up to Take Ultralight Backpacking Education Mainstream

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