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Podcast 006 | Backcountry Filmmaking and Photography

Nov 15, 2018 by Backpacking Light

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

andrew marshall, backcountry photography, camera, chris smead, filmmaking, photography, podcast, ryan jordan, video

Ultralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics for 2018

Jul 14, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

I’ve been immersing myself in the study of backcountry electronics this year, including technologies for lighting, navigation, and photo/video. This article highlights some gear that I’m using this summer, and how I’m calculating, and managing rechargeable battery needs.

backcountry photography, electronics, garmin, headlamp, inreach, navigation, Petzl, photography, sony, training

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Ultralight Video Gear (According To Chris)

Mar 24, 2017 by chris smead

Chris Smead, who produces Backpackinglight.com’s “According to Chris” video series, goes through his ultralight video gear.

according to chris, backcountry photography, photography, video

2016 Wilderness Adventures Photo Contest!

Aug 10, 2016 by Backpacking Light

Time to celebrate the beauty found at the integration of wilderness, photography, and lightweight human-powered travel! Submit your favorite wilderness photo and win a free trek with Backpacking Light in Montana!

backcountry photography, photo contest

Notes from the Field: Rambling the High Sierra (Revisited)

Sep 28, 2015 by Ryan Jordan 9 Comments

An alpine ramble along part of the Roper High route of the High Sierras, leaves plenty of time for fishing and relaxation.

backcountry fly fishing, backcountry photography, coffee, packrafting, sierra high route, tenkara, thermarest, ultralight sleep systems

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

Aug 27, 2001 by BPL Moderator Team

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

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