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
June 17, 2024
Episode 103 | Cottage Industry Trends

Ryan Jordan and Lloyd Vogel discuss trends within the Cottage industry in episode 103 of the backpacking light podcast.

May 31, 2024
Episode 102 | Polartec Alpha Direct

In episode 102 of the Backpacking Light podcast you’re going to learn about the origin, evolution, and use of Polartec Alpha Direct in modern ultralight layering systems.

April 8, 2024
Episode 101 | Take Less, Do More, With Glen Van Peski

In episode 101 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk to Glen Van Peski about the life lessons we can learn from ultralight backpacking.

March 25, 2024
Episode 100 | Celebrating our Listeners and Gear for Hiking in the Sun

In episode 100 of the Backpacking Light Podcast we’re going to celebrate sunshine and the one hundredth episode of the backpacking light podcast featuring stories from our listeners and more.

March 12, 2024
Episode 99 | How to Hide Your Food from Bears

In episode 99 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about how bears smell, and what you can do to hide your food from the nose of a bear.

February 19, 2024
Episode 98 | Canister Stoves in the Winter

In episode 98 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn how to get the most out of your ultralight canister stove for winter backpacking.

February 5, 2024
Episode 97 | Backpacking with Dogs

In episode 97 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn what it’s like to hike with your dog in the backcountry.

January 22, 2024
Episode 96 | Building Resilience for Backcountry Adversity

Listen Summary In episode 96 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn how to build resilience in the backcountry. In this Episode: What’s New at Backpacking Light? Thriving…

January 8, 2024
Podcast 95 | Natural Fibers in Outdoor Performance Apparel

In episode 95 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to learn about the types of natural fibers that make up the fabrics we use for base layer and insulating apparel.

December 18, 2023
Episode 94 | Backcountry Cooking + SOS Buttons

In today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about pressing the SOS button, as well as gear and best practices for backcountry cooking in ultralight style.

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