Health & Hygiene
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.
DetailsWater Treatment and Backpacking Hygiene: Recommended Gear & Supplies
Resources for water treatment and hygiene supplies for ultralight backpacking.
DetailsEpisode 100 | Celebrating our Listeners and Gear for Hiking in the Sun
In episode 100 of the Backpacking Light Podcast we’re going to celebrate sunshine and the one hundredth episode of the backpacking light podcast featuring stories from our listeners and more.
DetailsEpisode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears
In episode 99 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.
DetailsBackpacking 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!
DetailsPublisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)
The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.
DetailsKula Cloth
Brand new Kula cloth, still in the package, courtisy of one of the most wonderful people I have met, Anastatia Allison. Just want to pass them on to someone who…
DetailsRawlogy Cork Massage Ball
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Rawlogy Cork Massage Ball.
DetailsCuloClean Ultralight Portable Bidet
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the CuloClean Ultralight Portable Bidet.
DetailsUnpaste Tooth Tabs
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Unpaste Tooth Tabs.
Details2022 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?
DetailsSawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent.
DetailsThe TentLab Deuce #2 Trowel
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Tentlab Deuce #2 Trowel.
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