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Mini Bull Design Elite Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW
Mini alcohol stove that doesn't require a pot stand or priming.
Big Sky Products (Summit Shelters) Evolution 2P Tent SPOTLITE REVIEW
Double wall two-person tent with two doors, two vestibules, easy setup, and interior pockets for organizing gear: all for just a shade over three pounds.
Notes from the Field: High, Dry, and SuperUltraLight in Arizona
Perspectives from the field, with commentary on gear and technique from a 10k high camp near Mount Humphries with less than five pounds of gear.
Hiking Lighter, Hiking Smarter
Experiences of a Montana news journalist taking the trail to backpacking enlightenment.
Jacks ‘R’ Better 8’x8′ Square SilNyl Tarp SPOTLITE REVIEW
First look at the Jacks 'R' Better 8'x8' Square SilNyl Tarp.
Jacks ‘R’ Better No Sniveller Universal Quilt SPOTLITE REVIEW
A first look at a lightweight down quilt for saving weight on your 3-season sleep system.
Gossamer Gear Polycryo Ground Cloth SPOTLITE REVIEW
Ultralight and ultra-tough, a ground cloth for the masses with a weight that appeals to the fringe.
Brunton Liberty Mantleless Canister Fuel Lantern SPOTLITE REVIEW
Hallelujah! No fragile mantles! Good fuel efficiency and bright output make this a tempting gadget for winter camping.
Six Moon Designs Comet Pack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Internal frame option, narrow profile, and ease of use are the hallmarks of this lighweight backpack.
Mo-go-gear Go-torch Alcohol Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW
A folding windscreen keeps this stove kit small but offers the power for boiling larger volumes of water.
Mo-go-gear Fire-fly Alcohol Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW
A tiny stove well suited for backpackers that view pint sized cooking mugs as group cooking devices.
Montane 180 Waterproof/Breathable Shirt SPOTLITE REVIEW
Rain shirt? Jacket? Who cares: It's 7 oz and has the ability to disappear in a corner of your pack.
GoLite Galaxy Internal Frame Backpack SPOTLITE REVIEW
Internal frame, enough volume for a long trek, and light weight = more appeal for traditional backpackers looking to "go light" without gettin' freaky about it.
Ion Alcohol Stove SPOTLITE REVIEW
Fuel miser and a SYSTEM (burner + wind screen + pot support) weight of less than an ounce...take notice.
Patagonia MicroPuff Vest SPOTLITE REVIEW
A worthy successor to the long-missed Puffball: less than seven ounces and packs to the size of a (insert cliche here: grapefruit! softball! water bottle!).
Notes from the Field: Arizona Canyoneering, SuperUltraLight Style
Field notes on perspectives from the field, with commentary on gear and technique in the canyons of the desert southwest.
PHOTO ESSAY: Navajo Canyon, Arizona
BPL Staffers enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Arizona's Navajo Canyon.
Almost to Katahdin: Appalachian Trail Section Hike to the Kennebec River
Section hiking progress towards the 2000 mile patch by Don "Photon" and Dave Johnston.
Backpacking Light Magazine Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Industry’s Most Stringent Product Award Program
Introducing the Lightitude Award for the Best Gear of 2005
Lightweight Trekking Poles REVIEW SUMMARY and GEAR GUIDE OVERVIEW
Comprehensive review of lightweight and ultralight trekking poles used for backpacking.
