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Podcast 024 | The Backpacking Gear We Love, and Why

Feb 27, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Andrew and Ryan talk about some of the BPL Staff’s favorite gear, our gear review philosophy, current news, and more!

arc'teryx, backpacks, canister stoves, coffee, footwear, gear, hyperlite mountain gear, insulating clothing, katadyn, Kokopelli, kuju, Mountainsmith, msr, Nemo, packrafting, Patagonia, podcast, rei, shelters, Sleep System, snowpeak, sony, Staff Favorites, tenkara, Therm-a-Rest, topo athletic, ultralight sleep systems, Wilderness adventure treks, zpacks

Unlimited Podcast 001 | Stress Fractures

Jan 25, 2020 by Backpacking Light

Stress fractures in the lower leg and foot are common injuries among long-distance hikers, hikers who are training for big events, vacation hikers, runners, and older hikers. This video podcast episode discusses the definition, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of stress fractures.

first aid, podcast

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Podcast 023 | Henry Shires of TarpTent

Dec 26, 2019 by Backpacking Light

Andrew chats with Henry Shires of Tarptent about his design philosophy and process, fabrics, business journey, the importance of taking time away from your company to recharge, and much more.

dcf, dyneema composite fabrics, henry shires, podcast, Tarptent

Podcast 022 | Hypothermia and Frostbite – Treatment and Prevention

Dec 14, 2019 by Backpacking Light

To help you stay safe this season, this Backpacking Light SKILLS SHORT centers on frostbite and hypothermia.

arc'teryx, feathered friends, first aid, forty below, frostbite, hypothermia, nols, phdesigns, podcast, RBH Designs, Western Mountaineering

Podcast 021 | Backcountry Coffee

Nov 30, 2019 by Backpacking Light

Coffee. What makes a good cup, what makes a bad cup, and what are the best ways to java yourself in the backcountry? All these questions and more are the subject of this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast.

aeropress, alpine start, coffee, GSI Outdoors, jetboil, podcast, savage boys, Sea To Summit, Snow Peak, wacaco

Podcast 020 | SKILLS SHORT – Backpacking with Children

Nov 22, 2019 by Backpacking Light

Backpacking with kids.

In this SKILLS SHORT Ryan and Andrew talk about best practices for backpacking with kids: route planning, trip types, gear, safety, and more.

backpacking with children, backpacking with families, kids, podcast

Podcast 019 | Jeff Garmire and the Long Trail Unsupported FKT

Nov 1, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In the summer of 2019, Jeff Garmire achieved the fastest known time on Vermont’s iconic Long Trail, clocking all 272 miles in five days, twenty- three hours, and forty-eight minutes. Here’s the interview.

fastest known time, fkt, jeff garmire, long distance hiking, long trail, podcast, vermont

Podcast 018 | SKILLS SHORT – Clothing Systems for Inclement Weather

Oct 17, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In this podcast, we discuss this: how does clothing system for 3/4 season, inclement conditions, differ from my summer backpacking clothing?

active insulation, down insulation, insulated clothing, podcast, rain gear, rain jacket, rain pants, storm clothing, synthetic insulation, trekking clothing

Podcast 017 | Adam Federman on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Public Lands Policy Under the Trump Administration

Sep 25, 2019 by Backpacking Light

Jimmy Carter created the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in 1980, and it’s been a contentious subject ever since. A bonanza of biodiversity, the ANWR also potentially sits atop one of America’s last untapped oil reserves. In this episode, Andrew talks to Adam Federman, a journalist covering the recent push by the Trump administration to lease oil and gas rights in the refuge. Adam is a reporting fellow with Type Investigations, where he’s spent the last few years covering energy, public land, and the Trump administration’s environmental policies.

alaska, anwr, conservation, podcast, public lands

Podcast 016 | SKILLS SHORT: Maceration and Immersion Foot Diseases

Sep 15, 2019 by Backpacking Light

In this SKILLS SHORT, Ryan and Andrew break down the causes, symptoms, and results of immersion foot diseases.

bodyglide, foot care, footwear, maceration, shoes, socks, trail running shoes

Podcast 015 | Trip Short: The Tahoe Rim Trail

Aug 10, 2019 by Backpacking Light

Ryan interviews Andrew Marshall about his recent thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail. They talk about snow, gear, training, and more.

California, lake tahoe, podcast, tahoe rim trail, thru-hiking

Podcast 014 | SKILLS SHORT – Training for Backpacking

Jul 29, 2019 by Backpacking Light

It’s no secret: the more physically prepared you are for a backpacking trip, the more you are going to enjoy yourself. But what are the most effective ways to reach optimal backpacking condition? That’s the topic of today’s BPL SKILLS SHORT: training.

fitness, garmin, nutrition, outdoor fitness, Patagonia, training

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