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Backpacking 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!
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Black Diamond Moji R+ Lantern
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Black Diamond Moji R+ Lantern.
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Episode 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.
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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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Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio.
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Garmin Epix Watch
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition.
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Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp.
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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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Far Out Trail Guides (App)
Far Out Guides (formerly Guthook) provide the most comprehensive long-distance trail beta available through their interactive app (both iOS and Android). Get up to date trail conditions, find water and…
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Nitecore NU25 Headlamp
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Nitecore NU25 UL Headlamp.
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Hiking and Backpacking Injuries and Other Medical Issues Dominant inReach SOS Incidents
Data from 10,000 inReach SOS incidents show that hikers and backpackers needing emergency assistance for injuries and other medical issues is the predominant inReach use case.
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Episode 68 | Unpacking the New Garmin inReach Messenger
In today’s gear short episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we’re going to talk about the brand new Garmin inReach Messenger and how it fits into the broader market of satellite communications devices for backcountry users.
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Garmin inReach Messenger
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Garmin inReach Messenger.
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Garmin inReach Messenger (Preview/Updated)
The Garmin inReach Messenger provides seamless messaging across cellular, WiFi, and satellite networks for only 4.0 ounces. It offers some compelling features over its closest competitor, the Zoleo Satellite Communicator, including an on-device display that makes it a viable standalone device when used without a smartphone.
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Can Apple’s New iPhone 14 Replace Your Garmin inReach?
Should/will the iPhone 14 replace my Garmin inReach (or similar satellite messaging devices)?
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Backpacking Cameras and Photography Skills
An online live (and recorded) webinar introduction to backpacking photography skills, techniques, and gear.
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BatteryBench Tests of Nitecore and Anker Portable Battery Chargers
Anker Powercore PD 10000 and PD 20000 and Nitecore NB10000 and NB20000 carbon fiber portable battery chargers are put through the BatteryBench testing protocol.
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Silva Expedition Global Compass
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Silva Expedition Global Compass.
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Suunto M-3D Leader Compass
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Suunto M-3D Leader Compass.
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How to use Gaia GPS to Find Hidden Backcountry Routes
Learn Ryan Jordan’s process for discovering hidden backcountry routes by integrating current base maps, satellite imagery layers, and historical USGS maps.
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