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Bushwhacking Gear: Heavyweight Fabrics and Compatible Construction Techniques to Improve Clothing Longevity for Off-trail Bushwhacking
Thorns, scrub and sandstone can rip ultralight clothing to shreds. What materials and construction techniques hold up to serious bushwhacking?
Sipping the Waters: Techniques for Selecting Untreated Backcountry Water for Drinking
Drinking untreated backcountry water can make you sick - but choosing your drinking spots intelligently can greatly reduce that risk. Here, a doctor shares the methods that have kept him healthily "sipping the waters" for the past 20 years.
Backpacking Light Trip Planning Spreadsheet Contest Winners
The winners of the Backpacking Light Trip Planning Spreadsheet Contest are a diverse group.
Unconventional Sleep Systems State of the Market Report
State of the market report and ratings for top bags, quilts, and wearable sleeping bags.
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather Backpacking
Part II: Commercially Available Canister Stove Systems
Many canister stove models become excellent cold weather performers with a simple twist.
Selecting a Canister Stove for Cold Weather Backpacking
Part I: Stove and Fuel Fundamentals
Fuel fundamentals and basic flame chemistry explained so that canister stove cold weather performance can be optimized.
2005 Backpacking Light Trip Planning Spreadsheet Contest Entries
Reader submissions of spreadsheet files used for trip planning and gear lists.
Lightweight Backcountry Professional Photography
Complete lightweight camera and accessories setup for the professional backcountry photographer.
Getting the Most out of an MSR White Gas Stove: Maintenance Tips
Editor’s note: Don ‘Photon’ Johnston is a stove ‘geek’ and the inventor of the Photon Stove ™ alcohol stove. What follows is his advice based on over 10 years of...
Guide to Selecting and Using Ultralight GPS Systems
Systematic analysis of considerations for evaluating a GPS system of lightweight equipment and software for efficient navigation.
Winter 2004 Gear Watch: Backcountry Equipment for Climbers, Skiers, and Snowshoers
Winter Market ’03 Updates! Backpacking Light will be reporting from the 2004 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 29-February 2, 2004, Salt Lake City! If you want to stay informed of...
Soft Shells: The Real Story
Soft shells like the Cloudveil Rodeo Jacket (shown here) are becoming increasingly popular among backpackers and alpinists alike. Introduction Given only 60 seconds to choose our clothing for a hike...
Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)
Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)
The Science of Breathability and Its Impact on Raingear Selection and Use
The Science of Breathability and Its Impact on Raingear Selection and Use
Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)
Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition - August 2001)
Face-Off: First Aid and Emergency Gear
Face-Off: First Aid and Emergency Gear
The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance
The Petersen Test Methods for Evaluating Shell Clothing Performance
Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking
Lightweight First Aid Kits for Hiking
Nutritional Considerations for Cold Weather Hiking
Nutritional Considerations for Cold Weather Hiking
