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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
July 8, 2019
Episode 13 | Tent-bound in a Storm

In this episode, Ryan offers some practical guidelines for managing wet gear, condensation, and camp chores if you have to be holed up in a tent during a prolonged period of inclement weather.

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June 29, 2019
Episode 12 | Lightweight Chairs & Seats for Backpacking

In this episode longtime BPL author Doug Johnson gives us a run-down of his favorite ultralight backcountry seating options reviewed in our new gear guide.

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May 30, 2019
Episode 11 | Upright Canister Stove Reviews

This episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast features highlights from our recent round of canister stove reviews.

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May 23, 2019
Episode 10 | StoveBench: A Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves

In this episode, we talk about StoveBench: Backpacking Light’s new protocol for standardizing stove performance comparisons.

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March 27, 2019
Episode 9 | Author Caroline Van Hemert on 4,000 Miles Across the Arctic

In this episode, we talk to Alaskan writer, biologist, and adventurer Caroline Van Hemert. Caroline is an ornithologist who, along with her husband Pat, undertook a 4,000-mile human-powered journey from Bellingham Washington to Kotzebue, a small town high above the arctic circle.

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February 14, 2019
Episode 8 | Winter Backpacking Skills and Gear

Today’s episode is a SKILLS SHORT where we’ll discuss the philosophy and skills of lightweight winter backpacking.

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December 17, 2018
Episode 7 | Trekking Poles

This podcast dives into the science to answer the question: are trekking poles worth the weight?

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November 15, 2018
Episode 6 | Backcountry Filmmaking and Photography

Backcountry filmmaking and photography used to required thirty or more pounds of gear. Here’s how to produce great media at minimum weight!

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October 17, 2018
Podcast 005 | Navigation

This podcast is about route planning and navigation skills and discusses a case study in complex navigation.

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July 22, 2018
Podcast 004 | Guide’s Roundtable

A conversation w/guides Kevin, Dan, Adam and Ryan about the philosophy and benefits of ultralight backpacking.

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