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The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.

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November 11, 2024
Podcast 112 | The Analog Backcountry Experience

In episode 112 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about the analog Backcountry experience and some of the gear that can help feed your need for a digital-free backcountry life.

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October 29, 2024
Podcast 111 | Business Lessons for Outdoor Industry Startups

In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Ryan and Lloyd discuss lessons learned from starting a business in the outdoor industry.

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October 23, 2024
Episode 110 | Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers

In episode 110 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we talk about how natural and synthetic fibers influence thermoregulation.

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October 16, 2024
Episode 109 | How Fishnet Works

In episode 109 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn how fishnet base layers work.

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September 30, 2024
Episode 108 | EI Coyote Quilts and Photo Satellite Messaging

On episode 108 of the Backpacking Light podcast, Nikki Stavile interviews Brian Noakes of El Coyote quilts, and we talk about a new satellite messaging device that can now send photos and voice memos.

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September 25, 2024
Episode 107 | Backpack Ventilation with Vaucluse

Episode Sponsor Today’s episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast is sponsored by Garage Grown Gear, your hub for all things ultralight. Garage Grown Gear is dedicated to supporting the growth…

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August 26, 2024
Episode 106 | Tent Stake Holding Power

In episode 106 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about tent stake holding power and have a chat about tent stake design with Suluk 46 founder Steve Evans.

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July 31, 2024
Podcast 105 | Expedition Kite Skiing Across Greenland with Jesse Crocker

In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about traveling off-trail responsibly, a rain jacket that defines new standards for durability and performance, and a kite skiing expedition across greenland with Jesse Crocker.

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July 25, 2024
Episode 104 | Outdoor Industry Hiring + Bennett Fisher (Jolly Gear)

Listen Small Business Outdoors: About this Episode Series This episode is part of our ongoing series Small Business Outdoors, a once-a-month series featuring Ryan Jordan (founder, Backpacking Light) and Lloyd…

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June 17, 2024
Episode 103 | Cottage Industry Trends

Ryan Jordan and Lloyd Vogel discuss trends within the Cottage industry in episode 103 of the backpacking light podcast.

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