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Hiking with my Dad
Hiking with your father - or if you're a dad, hiking with your kids - is restorative, healing, and builds strength in your relationship.
MSR WindBurner Review (Stove System)
This MSR WindBurner Review determines if this canister stove is a good choice for backpacking trips as well as if it is "windproof."
Winter Hiking Arrastra Creek Montana: Snowcaves and Sleds in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
The Absaroka range is known for rugged terrain, and we decided to test our winter backpacking skills there by hiking Arrastra Creek Montana.
Rudow & Atwood Complete Grand Canyon Rim Traverse
Traversing the Grand Canyon's Rim is one of the hardest outdoor feats. Read how some friends turned this dream into a reality.
Faces: Paul “Mags” Magnanti
Paul "Mags" Magnanti is an active Backpacking Light contributor, a writer for Trail Groove Magazine, and a blogger. Learn more about Mags in this interview!
Nicolas Jarossay to Attempt First Transantlantic SUP Crossing
Nicolas Jarossay is about to become the first person to attempt a transatlantic traverse by stand-up-paddle-board.
Loncke Completes First Unsupported Death Valley Traverse
Louis-Philippe Loncke, a Belgian explorer completes an 8-day, unsupported, solo trek through some of the harshest conditions and terrain on the planet.
Max Neale & Sarah Brey Complete 500 Mile Brooks Range Traverse
Max Neale completed a 5-week, 500-mile traverse of the Brooks Range by foot and paddle and learned why bush culture and wilderness are indistinguishable.
Backpacking News Digest (December 4, 2015)
This week's news: Man Completes Triple Crown of Hiking; A Search for a Missing Climber is Suspended; Explorers Look to Walk 1,000 miles through the Middle East, and more - plus some stimulating forum discussion questions!
Mike St. Pierre: Interview with the Founder of Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Mike St. Pierre founded Hyperlite Mountain Gear while working as chef in NYC out of a desire to have lighter gear for his weekend adventures. He has not looked back and HMG is quietly and quickly making a name for itself in the outdoor industry. Read what Mike has to say about his company and his recent adventure in the Grand Canyon.
JepPaks Alpine Pack Spotlite Review
The JepPaks Alpine pack combines durable materials with a slim, lightweight design yielding a pack that is well-suited for efficient and fast alpine travel.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 26
In This Month's News: Woman Plans 5-Year Trek Across the Americas; Man and Woman Meet and Marry on the PCT; UL Sleeping Bag and Quilt Comparison Table; Ingredients for Planning an Expedition; Beginner Tenkara Tips; and much more!
Faces No. 4: Heather “Anish” Anderson
Anish set the self-supported record for the Appalachian Trail at the end of September, and is the first person to hold simultaneous records on the AT and the PCT.
Notes from the Field: Hidden Lakes, Montana
A quick overnight trip to a nearby lake chain offered opportunities for camaraderie with a friend and communion with nature.
PackLite Kayak Review
Designed for remote lakes and streams, the PackLite Kayak is well-suited for those environments and is a lightweight complement to your backpacking adventures.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25
FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A "Walk In the Woods" Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 13
News this week: Expedition Brings Sight to the Blind in Nepal, Skiing in the Cascades, Gear needed to Hike PCT in the Winter, 83-Year-Old who Runs a Ski Resort, and much more!
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 12
News this week: Steger's Solo Winter Traverse through the Boundary Waters, the 235-mile Trans-Adirondack Route, ISPO 2015, and more!
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 11
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 10
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
