The Backpacking Light Podcast
The Backpacking Light Podcast explores the technology, gear, skills, and philosophy of backcountry wilderness travel through stories, interviews, and investigative reports.
Latest Podcast Episodes
Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear Update
Episode 88 of the Backpacking Light podcast features nine pieces of gear from Ryan’s kit that he liked, didn’t like, and is sitting on the fence about.
Episode 87 | Publisher’s Gear Guide
Episode 87 of the Backpacking Light podcast features highlights from our new Publisher’s Gear Guide – the gear that I actually own and use on my backcountry adventures.
Episode 86 | Ultralight Shelter Fabrics
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about ultralight fabrics used in backpacking shelters.
Episode 85 | Backcountry Lightning Risk Management
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about lightning storm risk management in the backcountry.
Episode 84 | Satellite Messaging (ZOLEO)
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we interview Morris Shawn, President of Roadpost and Zoleo, about satellite messaging and the evolution of the Zoleo Satellite Communicator.
Episode 83 | Shelter Condensation
In episode 83 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about managing condensation in shelters.
Episode 82 | Fabric Repairs in the Backcountry
In this episode, Ryan walks through fabric repair kits for hiking and backpacking, including various fabric repair scenarios, strategies, and supplies.
Episode 81 | Unresting Event
In Episode 81 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Ben Kilbourne discuss creativity in the backcountry and Ben’s Unresting Event album.
Episode 80 | Backcountry First Aid Kits
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan discusses ultralight first aid kids for backcountry use.
Episode 79 | The 12 Stages of Backcountry Tenkara
In this episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, Ryan discusses the 12 Stages of backcountry Tenkara fly fishing.
