Episode 115 | Tiny Things
Episode Summary
In episode 115 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.
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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 is an ultralight, 8-gram (0.28 oz) device that inflates sleeping pads in approximately three minutes, drawing minimal power (18 mAh at 5V) from USB-C devices such as smartphones or power banks. Operating at a noise level of 42 dBA, it includes multiple nozzles compatible with Therm-a-Rest (WingLock), NEMO (Laylow), Big Agnes, Sea-to-Summit, and EXPED sleeping pad valves. ​
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!
The Suluk46 Atani Titanium Tent Stakes are ultralight, flat-profile stakes available in 6-inch (5 grams) and 8-inch (9 grams) lengths, designed for optimal strength-to-weight performance.The wide upper section withstands significant guy-line forces, while the sharp, thin lower section facilitates penetration into hard ground.An upper indentation secures the guy-line loop, and the flat design prevents rotation.The 8-inch stakes include reflective tie loops for enhanced low-light visibility.
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.
Battery-powered, rechargeable sleeping pad inflation pumps are small, light, and save you the hassle of having to blow up your inflatable sleeping pad without effort.
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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