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Staff Picks 2025
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
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Episode 141 | Hiking at Night in a Blizzard
Critical winter layering, handwear, footwear, lighting, and navigation systems for safely hiking out through a sub-freezing blizzard at night.
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Minimalist and Backpacking Footwear
In this guide, we’ll explore the primary categories of footwear for backpacking and hiking, including minimalist footwear, examining their unique benefits, limitations, and use cases.
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Backpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Hiking Boots
A very light and supportive mid-height hiking boot with outstanding traction on wet rock. Consider this for cool-weather hiking in wet or snowy conditions. Size up 1-2 sizes and consider…
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2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
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La Sportiva Akyra Trail Running Shoes
The La Sportiva Akyra is our recommendation for a technical trail shoe that has a very grippy sole for wet rock, and an aggressive lug pattern for mud, snow, and…
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