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Arms of Andes Alpaca 160 Long-Sleeve Crew
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Arms of Andes Men’s Alpaca Wool Long Sleeve Shirt.
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Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Hoodie
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Hoodie.
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Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Pants
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Senchi Designs Alpha 60 Pants.
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Publisher’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.
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Episode 89 | Fall Layering Systems
In episode 89 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we are going to talk about fall layering systems.
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Episode 75 | Winter Layering for the Legs
Much attention is paid to layering for the torso, head, hands, and feet – but the legs are often ignored. However, during winter conditions, an intentional layering strategy for the legs can make the difference between comfort and misery. For mild winter conditions, a layering strategy may look similar to a 3-season lower body layering system. However, when temperatures drop below freezing, and snow and wind increase, the strategy needs to change a bit. Listen to this episode to explore some of these strategies so you can stay warm and comfortable when the mercury drops.
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Finetrack Elemental Base Layer
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Finetrack Elemental Base Layer.
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Saxx Kinetic Light-Compression Mesh Boxer Brief
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Saxx Kinetic Boxer Brief.
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2022 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?
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Macpac Nitro Polartech Alpha Pullover
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Macpac Nitro Polartech Alpha Pullover.
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By The Numbers: What’s the Best Base Layer Fabric? Wool vs. Alpaca vs. Polyester
In this paper, I subject base layers in various weights made from merino, merino blends, and alpaca to the suite of tests I have developed to evaluate base layer performance. I then compare the performance of these base layers with those of the polyester base layers I have recently reviewed. We also see if my preconceived notions about merino hold water. Finally, we will see how to choose the fiber for our base layers.
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By The Numbers: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight vs. Patagonia Capilene Midweight Performance Comparison
How does Patagonia Thermal Weight Capilene stack up against Midweight Capilene?
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By The Numbers: Testing the Performance of Mountain Hardwear AirMesh Garments
Is Mountain Hardwear AirMesh a breakthrough product or a prisoner of wicking base-layer physics?
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Why is my base layer soaked?
Sometimes a wet base layer just can’t be avoided. Soaked-based layers happen. Here is why it will happen to you.
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Base Layers, Wicking, and Backpacking (Member Q&A)
Learn how to choose a base layer for backpacking, base layer material performance differences, and how base layers impact moisture transfer in the broader context of a clothing system.
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Do moisture-wicking fabrics work?
Moisture-wicking fabrics (base layers and underwear) are designed to move sweat away from the skin. In this study, we test if Polartec and other base layer fabrics meet manufacturer claims.
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Brynje Super Thermo Shirt
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Brynje Super Thermo Merino Shirt.
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Episode 49 | Untraditional Layers
Ryan and Andrew discuss lightweight layering options for backpacking clothing that fall outside the norm of function.
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Lightweight Clothing Layering Systems for Backpacking (Member Q&A)
How to assemble and save weight on a clothing layering system for hiking and backpacking to stay warm, dry, and comfortable.
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Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody
We’re big fans of the trend towards base layer and insulating garments that are both loftier (more insulating) and more breathable (less dense knit). This extends their comfort ranges across…
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