The Alpacka Scout Packraft bridges the gap between more fragile flatwater packrafts, and more durable / stable whitewater packrafts.
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Katadyn BeFree Review: The Light and Fast Water Bottle Filter (First Looks)
This Katadyn BeFree Review features a video discussing the highlights of this water bottle filter technology that’s both ultralight and fast.
Website Page Load Time Updates
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Update: New Server Performance & Migration Schedule
This post from the Publisher’s Blog (available to Unlimited Members only) shares insight into the speed improvements that our new server framework is expected to deliver, as well as a tentative date set for the migration.
Minimalist Footwear for Backpacking? (Video)
This vlog features commentary by Backpackinglight.com Founder & Publisher Ryan Jordan about the applicability of minimalist footwear for backpacking.
Will Backpackinglight.com Publish a Podcast?
This post from the Publisher’s Blog (available to Unlimited Members only) shares results from our Members Podcast Interest Survey, and gives you the inside scoop asking the question: “Is Backpacking Light going to publish a podcast?!”
Design Notes: Towards the Limits of Ultralight
This post from the Publisher’s Blog (available to Unlimited Members only) offers some comments on the nature of ultralight design and the opportunities that await designers and manufacturers of ultralight gear.
A Glimpse at the Content Queue
This post from the Publisher’s Blog (available to Unlimited Members only) offers a peek into our content queue – what’s coming in the next several weeks?
What’s Happening Behind the Scenes with the Backpackinglight.com Website?
This post from the Publisher’s Blog (available to Unlimited Members only) takes a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re doing to cut our page load times by half in 2017.
Patagonia Airshed Pullover Review
This Patagonia Airshed Pullover Review features a new type of wind shirt that focuses on maximizing the air permeability of the fabric.