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Inflatable Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
The product category of inflatable sleeping pads is trending towards larger, warmer, and more comfortable pads – with very little weight penalty. This market report surveys available products and provides use case guidance, context tips, and feedback heuristics for optimizing comfort.
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Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape
In ultralight backpacking, chairs are often dismissed as luxury. This guide reframes them as recovery tools — exploring their impact on performance, biomechanics, and thermal management. From sit pads to suspended seats, we analyze the design tradeoffs and field use cases that shape the modern camp seating landscape.
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Episode 76 | Vapor Barrier Gloves and Socks
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we are going to explore vapor barrier systems for the hands and feet.
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Staff Picks 2022
Updated: Click here for 2023 Staff Picks. Each year, our staff selects their favorite backcountry gear from the past year, and we look forward to you sharing your favorite gear of the year as well in the forum comments below!
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Exped Splash 15 Pack
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Exped Splash 15.
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Exped Lightning Backpack
Roll-top closure, compression straps, a single aluminum stay, and stretch side pockets. A simple, functional backpack that carries 20-35 pound loads well.
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Exped DownMat UL 7 Review
Back injuries and poor sleep patterns lead the author to purchase an expensive mat: will it be worth it? A trial of the Exped DownMat UL 7.
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