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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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  • Episode 001 | Synthetic Insulation
  • Episode 002 | Dyneema Composite Fabrics (DCF aka “Cuben Fiber”)
  • Episode 003 | Backpacking Food & Nutrition
  • Episode 004 | Guide’s Roundtable
  • Episode 005 | Navigation
  • Episode 006 | Backcountry Filmmaking & Photography
  • Episode 007 | Trekking Poles
  • Episode 008 | Winter Gear and Skills
  • Episode 009 | The Sun is a Compass
  • Episode 010 | StoveBench
  • Episode 011 | Canister Stove Reviews
  • Episode 012 | Lightweight Chairs & Seats for Backpacking
  • Episode 013 | Tent-Bound in a Storm
  • Episode 014 | Training for Backpacking
  • Episode 015 | The Tahoe Rim Trail
  • Episode 016 | Maceration and Immersion Foot Diseases
  • Episode 017 | Adam Federman & ANWR
  • Episode 018 | Clothing Systems for Inclement Weather
  • Episode 019 | Jeff Garmire and the Long Trail Unsupported FKT
  • Episode 020 | Backpacking with Kids
  • Episode 021 | Backcountry Coffee
  • Episode 022 | Frostbite and Hypothermia
  • Episode 023 | Henry Shires of Tarptent
  • Episode 024 | The Backpacking Gear We Love, and Why
  • Episode 025 | Covid-19: What Does it Mean for Backpacking?
  • Episode 026 | Load Hauling: Lightweight Strategies for Big Packs
  • Episode 027 | Listener Q&A
  • Episode 028 | Making Your Own Backpacking Meals
  • Episode 029 | The Bohohobos’ Big Trek
  • Episode 030 | Adam Federman and the ANWR (Part 2)
  • Episode 031 | 40 Days Unsupported in Eastern Russia
  • Podcast 032 | Jeff Garmire and the Colorado Trail FKT
  • Podcast 033 | Digital Route Planning

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The Unlimited Podcast is a video podcast that takes deeper dives into gear, technology, and skills in a video format. You must be an Unlimited Member to access this podcast, but it’s free with your Unlimited Membership!

  • Episode 001 | Stress Fractures
  • Episode 002 | Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
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