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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.

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Latest Podcast Episodes
October 2, 2023
Episode 89 | Fall Layering Systems

In episode 89 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, we are going to talk about fall layering systems.

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September 9, 2023
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.

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August 23, 2023
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.

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August 8, 2023
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.

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July 10, 2023
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.

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July 3, 2023
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.

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June 8, 2023
Episode 83 | Shelter Condensation

In episode 83 of the Backpacking Light podcast we’re going to talk about managing condensation in shelters.

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May 22, 2023
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.

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May 15, 2023
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.

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April 17, 2023
Episode 80 | Backcountry First Aid Kits

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan discusses ultralight first aid kids for backcountry use.

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