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Print Mag Archives Free digital access to the entire archive of the Backpacking Light Print Magazine (ca. 2004-2008) – timeless stories and skills about ultralight backpacking.
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NEW! Access to 1-on-1 Consulting Unlimited Members gain access to the private consulting programs offered by Backpacking Light founder and owner, Ryan Jordan (additional charges apply, not available to other membership types).
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Backpackinglight.com comes with a 100%, money-back guarantee. A lot of companies say they offer this, but then attach conditions, asterisks, and fine print.

We don’t do that. This guarantee is serious, because we want to have a meaningful relationship with you, and a meaningful impact on your life.

As a Backpackinglight.com Member, you’ll learn how to lighten your pack dramatically while still being safe and comfortable in the wilderness. Your hiking partners will witness your joy, happiness, expertise, and confidence on the trail, and suffer serious pack weight envy as you show them who’s the new boss on the trail!

There’s a good reason why the Los Angeles Times calls Backpackinglight.com home to “the most fanatic pound-shedders on the planet” and why Gear Junkie named Backpackinglight.com founder Ryan Jordan one of the most influential Outdoor Ambassadors of the past 100 years for “changing the way we look at outdoor gear.”

Your Membership is guaranteed for its duration, so if you purchase an annual membership, you can request a refund for up to a year past its purchase date – anytime before it expires. And if you want a refund, just drop a note to our Rock Star Customer Support Team at helpdesk@backpackinglight.com or call us at 406-640-HIKE (or heck, email me personally at publisher@backpackinglight.com), and you’ll have your money back within one business day, no-questions-asked. Seriously – there are no strings attached, no forms to fill out, no survey to complete, and no questions to answer. Getting your refund is simply a matter of asking for it.

We’ve devoted our entire adult lives to helping hikers lighten up so they can enjoy the backcountry more. You have our personal guarantee that Backpackinglight.com will increase your passion for the outdoors, as it’s been doing so for thousands of hikers across the world for the past 17 years!

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PS: The fraction of tens of thousands of members who requested a refund? less than 1 in 6,500+!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between a Basic, Premium, and Unlimited Membership? Answer

  • A BASIC Membership gives you FULL access to forums (including posting privileges), along with access to all content in our Backpacking Light 101 Collection (you’ll be emailed this link after signup).
  • A PREMIUM Membership gives you FULL access to forums and FULL access to ALL members-only content, along with some exclusive sneak peeks into some of the programs available only to our Unlimited Members if you confirm your email subscription to our Premium Member List when you sign up.
  • An UNLIMITED Membership gives all the benefits of a Premium Membership, plus Insider Access into what’s happening behind the scenes at Backpacking Light, including the Publisher’s Blog, strategic business updates, early access to selected content prior to publication, and the opportunity to participate in free or reduced-price beta participation in selected programs prior to their public release. Also get early enrollment priority and significant pre-enrollment discounts* for our treks, events, and online courses.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee? Answer

Yes! If backpackinglight.com isn’t for you, no hard feelings. We offer a 100%, no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee for all membership types, courses, and treks.

What types of payment do you accept? Answer

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Visa, MC, Discover, and AMEX via Stripe Secure Payments Now accepting PayPal

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Absolutely! Under no circumstance do we ever divulge or sell your personal information, including your email address, to any third party, partner, advertiser, etc. Feel free to review our policies in detail.

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Yes! We use only the most reputable and secure encryption technologies, including 2048-bit (or higher) SSL when transmitting your payment information, one of the most secure payment gateways on the planet (Stripe), and fully-PCI compliant servers. And we don’t store any of your payment information on our servers.

 

Basic
$7/ YEAR
Join Today!
Full Forums Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads.
Limited Content After subscribing, you’ll receive an email granting you access to our Backpacking Light 101 content library.
Most Popular
Premium
$27/ YEAR
Join Today!
Full Forums Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads.
Full Content Unrestricted access to all 2,100+ articles, gear reviews, skills, stories, and more.
Unlimited
$137/ YEAR
Join Today!
Full Forums Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads.
Full Content Unrestricted access to all 2,100+ articles, gear reviews, skills, stories, and more.
No Ads As of October 30, 2019 we have eliminated virtually all network advertising banners for Unlimited Members, providing a faster and less cluttered browsing experience!
Boot Camp Access Access to our flagship online video instructional course “Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp” with more than 40 instructional modules.
Insider Info A private blog written by Publisher Ryan Jordan exclusively for Unlimited Members, exclusive participation in strategic business development surveys, Unlimited Members-only emails from Ryan, and beta access to new products before their public release.
Early Enrollment Exclusive early enrollment access to all Backpacking Light treks and other events.
Max Discounts* Enrollment discounts for treks, events, and other services offered by Backpacking Light.
The LWBC Book Free digital access to the flagship 400+ page book Lightweight Backpacking & Camping.
Print Mag Archives Free digital access to the entire archive of the Backpacking Light Print Magazine (ca. 2004-2008) – timeless stories and skills about ultralight backpacking.
NEW! Webinar/Masterclass tickets Free enrollment to our paid instructional webinars, masterclasses, and online courses.
NEW! Access to 1-on-1 Consulting Unlimited Members gain access to the private consulting programs offered by Backpacking Light founder and owner, Ryan Jordan (additional charges apply, not available to other membership types).
COMING in 2020! Private Live Video Podcast & Q/A Private access to our Unlimited-Members-Only video podcast about tech, gear, and skills, with a live Q&A (+ recorded versions!).
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