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Flash Reviews No. 4
Introductory Reviews of the Sonim XP7 Ultra-Rugged Smartphone; Fenix HL22 Single-AA Headlamp; and Casio Pathfinder PRG-270 Watch.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 8
Outdoor news: stories, gear, trips, and more!
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 23
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Walking in Nepal
Desperate for an authentic Nepalese experience, the author takes to the less-traveled trekking routes to learn about himself and the area's beauty.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 7
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 22
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 21
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 6
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 20
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 5
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Clinker: A story of hardship and triumph on the AT
Cheryl McCormick at age 63 decides to conquer one of the most famous thru-hikes, the Appalachian Trail. Her story inspires us all and reminds us to chase our dreams.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 19
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 4
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Father & Son Re-unite in the Wind Rivers, WY
A journey defined by reunion, challenges, and a love of the outdoors, Michael and his son, Matt, share fellowship in the rugged Wind Rivers.
The Range of Light: Fastpacking the John Muir Trail in Under a Week
Fastpacking the John Muir trail is a grueling yet rewarding challenge. Nevertheless, the main benefits are the lessons learned throughout the process that can be applied to your life.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 3
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.
Packrafting without a Good Map
Despite losing their map during a stream crossing early in the trip, the adventurers trek on determined to hit the big water.
Flash Reviews No. 3
Introductory reviews of the Sil-Dripper Coffee Brewer, the Elemental Horizons Pocket, and the Klymit Motion 35 Pack.
Beyond Our Boundaries: Episode 18
Follow the story of a family of five as they backpack over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 2
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.