Episode 115 | Tiny Things
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Summary
In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re sharing Big Talk about Tiny Things: Those little ultralight bits of gear that have an outsized impact on our experience in the backcountry.
In this Episode:
What’s New at Backpacking Light?
- Gear Testing & Research: LightBench: A Labratory Testing Protocol for Comparing a Performance of Flashlights and Headlamps
- December 11th, 2024 Newsletter– Flashlight Lumens vs. Practical Light Needs
- December 19th, 2024 Newsletter – Why Backpacking Matters
- Find information about all of our upcoming Member Q&A’s, Webinars, Live Courses, other live events, and more on our Events Calendar Page.
Featured Brands and Products
- Dermasafe Knife
- Alpenglow Alpenblow Micro Inflator
- Rex Creations Pad Pal
- Huppy Toothpaste Tabs
- Suluk46 Atani Titanium Tent Stakes
- Holey Hiker Bidet Cap
- Chicken Tramper Bear Can Key
The Derma-Safe knife is stainless steel, foldable, and suitable for light-duty cutting tasks.
The Alpenblow Micro Inflator by Alpenglow Gear is a compact, rechargeable air pump designed for quick inflation of sleeping pads and other gear, offering efficient, hands-free performance with minimal weight for backcountry travelers. Its USB-charging capability ensures convenience on multi-day outdoor excursions.
No mess, no fuss, virtually no weight. Take only what you need for any trip. The perfect solution for the gram-counting ultralighter. Multiple flavors. Good taste!
A truly ultralight tent stake with enough strength for hard soils. We use this for accessory guyline tieout points like sidewalls and mid-points. Combine with stronger stakes for a high-performance stake kit.
A four-hole bidet for more wash power. Available in versions for soda and CNOC bottles.
Easily open a BearVault in cold temperatures, also works as a lockscrew key for Bearikades and others.
Links, Mentions, and Related Content
- Gear Guides:Â Staff Picks 2024
- Masterclass: Water Treatment and Backpacking Hygiene
- Podcast: Episode 113 | Pad Pumps
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Credits
- Executive Producer - Backpacking Light; Show Director and Host - Ryan Jordan; Producer - Chase Jordan; Theme music: Look for Me in the Mountains written by Chris Cunningham and Ryan Jordan, performed by Chris Cunningham (acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals, harmonica), Chad Langford (upright bass), and Tom Murphy (mandolin), produced by Basecamp Studios in Bozeman, Montana.
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