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Zpacks Bear Bagging Kit
Zpacks Bear Bagging Kit, listed for $64.95 on Zpacks website. Size Large Bag is Blue Cord is grey Rock Sack is blue “Keep your food safe from bears, rodents, and…
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.
DetailsVintage mountaineering gear and publications, modern layers
Can meet up in the Methow Valley – Wenatchee – Leavenworth area (and maybe Seattle), or figure out shipping if you’re buying more than $25 worth of stuff. Vintage 1961…
DetailsDurston Z-Flick Carbon Fiber Tent Poles (2) Sold
Never been on trail. PAIR (TWO) ULTRALIGHT TENT POLES 3.3oz/93g each CARBON FIBER 12″ LENGTH COLLAPSED 5 sections 43.5 to 51.1″ ADJUSTABLE LENGTH Easy adjustment 12mm tubing $60.00 PayPal accepted….
DetailsFor me: Don’t leave home without it; For you: HYOH w/knowledge
I’m amazed to see the disparity between different reviews of this product. There’s a polar difference between those who want to hike without technology and those who value the functions…
DetailsWTS: Primlite / Microlight / XLITE / Rain Trekker Pocket Tarp
[WTS] Cumulus Primelite Small Black (6.46oz) RAB Microlight Vest XS (8.34oz) NeoAir XLITE Small (8.14oz) Montbell Rain Trekker Pants Womens XL (3.78oz) Zpacks Pocket Tarp w/out Doors (4.62oz) Small…
DetailsULA Shoulder Strap Pocket
ULA Robic green shoulder strap pocket. Great for a large cell phone. 1.8 ounces, 8 inches high This is new. $25 shipped. PayPal
DetailsWts superior gear elite 45/50 setup
View post on imgur.com Hey friends I picked this whole rig up over the summer and have 3 nights in it. Super comfort and easy to hang. No stains/funk- slept…
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!
DetailsFS: Bear Vault 450
SOLD  SOLD  SOLD Used maybe two trips,  great condition.  I moved from PNW to Indiana, so I don’t have need of it. 35.00 plus I’ll cover first 10.00…
DetailsSmith Optics I/O X Googles
Just got some new goggles so these are looking for a new home. Great condition, comes with 2 lenses: 1 chromapop red mirror sun and 1 chroma pop low light….
DetailsItems for Sale or Trade
I have some items for sale or trade (see my list below). I’m not going to list a price for each, so get yourself a really good deal, but make…
DetailsCloset Clean Out
Pictures available upon request. I’m working on getting everything photographed and will upload a link once I have everything up. ULA Circuit: Custom color – Green, 68L, M frame, XS…
DetailsYama Mountain Gear Bug Canopy
I have a brand new Yama Mountain Gear Bug Canopy for sale. $30 and free shipping. Please text 937 604 8337 for pictures or other information. Thanks!
DetailsEpisode 90 | Alpaca Wool Base Layers
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about four season tents, a new ABC watch that could dethrone the Garmin Fenix, and alpaca wool fabrics used for next-to-skin base layer apparel.
DetailsOmbraz Sunglasses
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Ombraz Sunglasses.
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.
DetailsAtom Packs Atom+ Robic Extreema, Size Large (22.2oz)
Condition: New/unused, never outside. MSRP $260. Torso 19-21″, Hipbelt 30-32″ (Atom Packs sells replacement belts) Obtained a couple years ago, when Tom was making a run of Robic Extreema packs. …
DetailsFall closet cleanout: Thermarest, puffies, skis, duffels, more
Doing a big closet cleanout. Can meet up in the Seattle or Leavenworth / Wenatchee / Methow Valley, WA area, Summit/Eagle/Lake County, CO, or can figure out shipping at buyers…
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