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Episode 141 | Hiking at Night in a Blizzard
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Critical winter layering, handwear, footwear, lighting, and navigation systems for safely hiking out through a sub-freezing blizzard at night.

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Episode 138 | Plan-Focus-Trust
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Learn the Plan–Focus–Trust framework and discover how preparation removes fear, presence builds clarity, and trust turns small wins into lasting confidence – a mindset for wilderness travel and life goals.

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Episode 137 | The Risk Control Continuum
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Learn how to manage backcountry risk using the Risk Control Continuum framework: use hazard triggers, control layers, and field tools like the HEAT and ECG checklists to detect drift, make better decisions, and stay safe in the backcountry.

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Episode 110 | Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers
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In episode 110 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we talk about how natural and synthetic fibers influence thermoregulation.

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Episode 90 | Alpaca Wool Base Layers
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In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about four season tents, a new ABC watch that could dethrone the Garmin Fenix, and alpaca wool fabrics used for next-to-skin base layer apparel.

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Arms of Andes Alpaca 160 Long-Sleeve Crew
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Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Arms of Andes Men’s Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt.

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